Book Review
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kenjariThe Suffragette Scandal
by Courtney Milan
In this excellent, feminist historical romance, it is 1877 and Frederica "Free" Marshall is running a women's newspaper and working to expand women's rights. Unfortunately, her press and her person are under threat from James Delacey, an arrogant, entitled, and awful viscount. Edward Clark, long presumed dead, has recently returned to England, intent on getting revenge on the brother that cast him out and abandoned him to die in war. And that brother just happens to be James Delacey. Thus Edward ends up working with Free and putting his less savory skills of blackmail and forgery to use in protecting her and her newspaper from his brother. In the process, Free and Edward fall in love.
This book was extremely enjoyable and satisfying. Free is such a great character - fearless and fierce and determined. Edward was charming yet full of angst. I did find a few of his choices around concealing and revealing his true identity a little frustrating, but the way he resolves the effects on his relationship with Free was satisfying enough to make up for it. I also loved the way Edward is very protective of Free but in a way that is all about supporting her rather than constraining her. The dialogue between them was snappy and witty and completely perfect. The chemistry is great, too. I like the way they fall in love with each other quickly, but develop the relationship slowly rather than getting together right away.
by Courtney Milan
In this excellent, feminist historical romance, it is 1877 and Frederica "Free" Marshall is running a women's newspaper and working to expand women's rights. Unfortunately, her press and her person are under threat from James Delacey, an arrogant, entitled, and awful viscount. Edward Clark, long presumed dead, has recently returned to England, intent on getting revenge on the brother that cast him out and abandoned him to die in war. And that brother just happens to be James Delacey. Thus Edward ends up working with Free and putting his less savory skills of blackmail and forgery to use in protecting her and her newspaper from his brother. In the process, Free and Edward fall in love.
This book was extremely enjoyable and satisfying. Free is such a great character - fearless and fierce and determined. Edward was charming yet full of angst. I did find a few of his choices around concealing and revealing his true identity a little frustrating, but the way he resolves the effects on his relationship with Free was satisfying enough to make up for it. I also loved the way Edward is very protective of Free but in a way that is all about supporting her rather than constraining her. The dialogue between them was snappy and witty and completely perfect. The chemistry is great, too. I like the way they fall in love with each other quickly, but develop the relationship slowly rather than getting together right away.
