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I think I'm in the minority on this book. I really liked the plucky Leonie, but the way the duke used this young girl for vengeance was callous. Strangely, the sequel about their son, "Devil's Cub" is one of my most-loved Heyer stories.
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The sinful rake the Duke of Avon encounters a boy on the streets of Paris and takes him to be his page. But soon Leon becomes Leonie, a pawn and a weapon in the deathly battle of revenge between Avon and his oldest enemy.
In terms of the plot, this was a good story that develops at a cracking pace. The ending was perfect and even had me shedding a tear or two.
Unfortunately, I found Leonie unbearably irritating, and she’s on almost every page until the end. It’s also unsettling these days to read ...more
In terms of the plot, this was a good story that develops at a cracking pace. The ending was perfect and even had me shedding a tear or two.
Unfortunately, I found Leonie unbearably irritating, and she’s on almost every page until the end. It’s also unsettling these days to read ...more
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