A Gentleman's Position: Society of Gentlemen, Book 3
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Power, privilege, and the rigid rules of class leave two hearts yearning for connection in the sizzling new Society of Gentlemen novel from K. J. Charles.
Among his eccentric though strictly principled group of friends, Lord Richard Vane is the confidant on whom everyone depends for advice, moral rectitude, and discreet assistance. Yet when Richard has a problem, he turns to his valet, a fixer of unparalleled genius - and the object of Richard's deepest desires. If there is one rule a gentleman must follow, it is never to dally with servants. But when David is close enough to touch, the rules of class collide with the basest sort of animal instinct: overpowering lust.
For David Cyprian, burglary and blackmail are as much in a day's work as bootblacking - anything for the man he's devoted to. But the one thing he wants for himself is the one thing Richard refuses to give: his heart. With the tension between them growing to be unbearable, David's seemingly incorruptible master has left him no choice. Putting his finely honed skills of seduction and manipulation to good use, he will convince Richard to forget all about his well-meaning objections and give in to sweet, sinful temptation.
- Listening Length8 hours and 1 minute
- Audible release dateApril 28, 2016
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB01EVJR4NG
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| Listening Length | 8 hours and 1 minute |
|---|---|
| Author | KJ Charles |
| Narrator | Matthew Lloyd Davies |
| Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
| Audible.com Release Date | April 28, 2016 |
| Publisher | Audible Studios |
| Program Type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B01EVJR4NG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,290 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #58 in LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (Books) #294 in Regency Romance #4,050 in Regency Romances |
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Most of us who have been following this series from its very beginning, with Ash and Francis in that scorching short story which is The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh, have been eagerly waiting for Cyprian and Richard story… And it does not disappoint. During the two previous books, it has become clear the dependence of the Ricardians, especially of Lord Richard, on the wit and slyness of his most valued servant. Their relationship is more than a master-servant one. Cyprian knows their secrets and their weaknesses. So when Lord Richard gives in to the sexual tension between them and kisses Cyprian, which leads to an unbearable situation ending with Lord Richard rejecting Cyprian’s advances and Cyprian leaving, the first thing the Ricardians worry about is their safety, because Cyprian knows enough to condemn them all. But Richard’s faith on the loyalty of Cyprian is unbreakable, that’s why when an old enemy threatens their safety he does not doubt in asking Cyprian to “deal with it”. But they are no longer master and servant, and they have to negotiate a new relationship which fits their friendship, dependence and love for each other, a difficult equilibrium when one of them is used to give orders, and the other one to obey them. Certainly, that is a very difficult objective to achieve…
In contrast to the other books in the series, where the characters are newly introduced or slowly revealed, we already know quite a lot about Lord Richard and David Cyprian when we read their story. Richard is an unparalleled example of moral rectitude and correction. He’s powerful, rich, handsome, and the man his friends go to when in need of help. His attitude and moral concepts may show him as narrow-minded, but he is not. Richard is the perfect example of his upbringing, position and the time he lives in. I’ve read many critics on him for being obtuse or unyielding, but I do not think he is. I like him a lot, and in fact I think he really tries to understand Cyprian and provide for what he thinks he needs. The problem is that, as a gentleman, he cannot understand Cyprian’s way of thinking. Only when he stops thinking about Cyprian the valet and starts talking to David the man, his lover, is he able to understand what he wants. And then he provides…. As for Cyprian, or Foxy David as his friends call him, he is very special, determined and ruthless when it comes to fulfil his master’s wishes, but also extremely fragile when it comes to his feelings. His master’s rejection hurts like hell, and he must endeavour to find his own footing in his relationship with Richard. Only if he does can they make it work… And of course, being foxy David as cunning as he is, he manages to find the way to bring his master to his knees, and become his master’s master. I need to mention that there is a lot of sexual tension between this two, and it seems that they’ll never act on it, but when they do…. It is incredible. I just loved them together. Besides, I’ve always had a thing for red-haired men so….
There is nothing I can or want to criticise in this book, because it just feels perfect. The only drawback I find is the fact that it is the last one, and there is no more Ricardians in the way. But I keep my hopes up because I’ve read something about a Christmas Coda….
This approach to telling this story also made it feel, in some ways, less ‘historical’ than the others. Yes, detail is there, but when you’re talking about what’s happening between two people, so intimately, in every sense, the wider setting fades to the edges. This isn’t good or bad, it just is. I think it plays well into how focused the story is on David and Richard. I know it made me feel like I was deeply connected, involved, feeling everything they were feeling. Make no mistake, the life and death restrictions put upon gay people two centuries ago are there, but they appear only now and again, which helps heighten the tension, adding to the highly personal nature of this story.
This is such an interesting examination of a relationship, and how it changes or redefines itself over time. Here we have two men who have known each other in nearly every way imaginable for several years. And yet, when they attempt to forge that last river of honesty, they struggle, they stumble, and neither is certain at all how to go about it. How do they relate to one another? Is it realistic or just a folly to hope they can live their lives together? What will each of their roles be, both within the relationship and to outward society? With their friends?
David is such a strong person. In his beliefs and convictions, he doesn’t have much room for compromise. He knows what all he’s done, what life he’s built for himself, and he’s not about to lose it or become less than what he is. He’s unrelenting and I love how that plays against Richard’s sometimes stupidity or obtuseness, or simply his being unaware due to his station in life, and what that meant regarding his childhood, what he was taught to expect, and see.
Family dynamics are another interesting thing explored, especially when comparing those of Richard and David. Without being overdone, the families of these men play large roles in who they are, how they came to be who they are, and some of the decisions they make about their futures.
I find myself wanting to call this story subtle, quiet, subdued, and yet I can’t when I think back the events, and the emotion, and what’s at stake. Despite that, this is how I felt while reading this: quiet, subdued, almost cocooned within it. I think this all means that the storytelling style very well matches this story that is David and Richard. I would almost say this could become a comfort read, given the way it made me feel.
You could probably read this as a standalone, given how much of a focus David and Richard are, and that characters from the previous two books have comparatively less page time. Don’t worry, though, your favorites are here and they all make quite the impact.
KJ Charles has something inside of her that makes it possible to share a story like this and completely suck me in. Any imperfections are quickly forgotten amidst the emotion, the intricately built characters, and the all-surrounding sense of place on every page. I will read this book again, knowing I’ll be getting to spend time with David and Richard.
*Originally reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®
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A sparkling mixture of period detail, suspense and romance with a satisfying finale
I'm going to have to go back and read the rest of the series now.