The Soprano's Daring Duke by Susanne Dunlap #Review
Susanne Dunlap's Regency novel, The Soprano's Daring Duke is her second double dilemma story. You can read my review of the first here: The Dressmaker's Secret Earl A princess with a scandalous secret. A duke desperate for a wealthy bride. A debutante torn between duty and passion. Newly widowed Princess Adelheid Kinsky thought she was free—until she learns of her abusive late husband’s final betrayal. The son she believed dead, the illegitimate child of a forbidden love, still lives. To secure his future, she must marry within a month—without revealing the truth. Her best prospect? The Duke of Hartland, a notorious rake drowning in debt. Meanwhile, Hartland sets his sights on Olivia Fontenoy, an heiress whose fortune could solve all his problems. But innocent Olivia dreams of music, not marriage, and seizes the chance to perform in disguise at the King’s Theatre—unwittingly ensnaring everyone she knows in scandal. As deception and desire collide, Olivia finds...
I'm looking forward to reading this book. A small but important part of my WIP takes place in a Victorian asylum in Yorkshire. I've read Victorian diaries and novels where asylums are prominent, so I'm keen to read a contemporary writer's approach. Fingersmith by Sarah Waters also has some scenes in a Victorian asylum. Thanks for sharing your review. Sounds fascinating.
ReplyDeleteThe size of the asylum really shocks, about 2000 people, some of whom are sent there for reasons we wouldn't think merited it. I found the book quite affecting. Very interested to hear about your writing. I would be willing to read if you ever need some more readers. Thanks for your comments.
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