Never Kiss a Rake
Scandal at the House of Russell, Book 1
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Never Kiss a Rake
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Narrated by:
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Xe Sands
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By:
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Anne Stuart
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Anguished by death. Driven by revenge. Bryony Russell and her two sisters are left destitute by the disgrace and unexpected death of their father, a wealthy shipping magnate. He left a cryptic note, and Bryony is determined to find the real villain and clear her father’s name. In disguise as a servant, Bryony infiltrates the home her of father’s business partner to find proof of his guilt...or innocence. It’s not just clues that Bryony finds, but temptation too.... Adrian Bruton, Earl of Kilmartyn, immediately suspects there is something not quite right about his new housekeeper. The brooding, irresistible rake plays along because he has his own guilty secrets, and his venal, scheming wife holds the key to them, trapping him in a hate-filled marriage. But against his will he’s fascinated by Bryony, seeing past the scars on her face to show her the beauty she never knew she had. Bryony must uncover the truth and attempt to preserve her father’s legacy before things go too far and she falls in love with a man who might very well be her worst enemy.
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I really liked the Earl, he is funny and has a real self assurance about him. However, in other ways he is sad and lonely, but he doesn't recognise it. As Bryony tries her best to be a house keeper, there is fantastic humour between them as she cannot behave as a servant should! As the mystery is developing I really couldn't guess what was going on or how this book was going to end.
This is part of a trilogy so doesn't 'end' in the traditional sense, however the story of the Earl and Briony concludes if you don't fancy reading all books (but I definitely will!). There were a few points in the story where I felt myself roll my eyes, and to enjoy it I think the reader has to overlook some pretty unlikely responses to some of the more significant events. However, this couple are so likeable I could forgive most of the things I found distracting.
I was a little disappointed when I first started listening that the narrator is American and the novel is set in London. However, the narration was generally excellent and I actually came to really love Xe Sands style.
Murder, mystery, betrayal and romance....
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