by Christina Dodd
Madeline de Lacy, the duchess of Magnus, prides herself on being one of the most sensible young women in England, which is why she can't believe that, in a turn of the cards, her noble father has lost his entire estate -- and her! -- to a stranger. On a mission to salvage her family fortune, she cha...
I have read both books in this series many years ago and recall that I liked the 2nd book in the series better and thought I much preferred Eleanor, the cousin, to Madeline, the duchess.And I have to say that impression still is correct. I just like the cousin's character better. Madeline, the duche...
I really like her regency novels versus her paranormal ones. This is the first book in the two part series. Two cousins have been abroad for about four years and resemble each other in appearance but are different in temperament. Your usual set-up in these twin plot set ups. This book deals with...
Another great read from Christina Dodd! Madeline, future duchess by her own right, returned with her cousin/companion after 4 years traveling the globe. She left England 4 years ago because she scandalously ended her engagement with Gabriel after he won a fortune gambling. She hates gambling because...
When Madeline de Lacy, the Duchess of Magnuss, hears that her gambling father has lost her in a game to a complete stranger. So Madeline comes up with a plan in hopes of refurbishing the family fortune that her father has willingly given away. So she switches places with her cousin and companion Ele...
What a great story! I laughed and cried many times! Such wonderful writing and really engaging characters!! I love this authors work!!The switching cousins was a great angle I loved seeing how both tales evolved! Bold and brash Madeline and sweet shy Eleanor. Terrific stories!I am currently on a Reg...
This was a fun switch between cousins rather than twins. I'm rating it as okay because it was a quick read which didn't pull too much emotion from me. Ms. Dodd's writing style is as good as it always is, each to follow along and well written. Don't expect too much emotional turmoil. The situatio...