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Evie Dunmore is my go-to author for historical romance stories that have a lot of steam and feel progressive.
The third installment in the League of Extraordinary Women series did not disappoint. This book focuses on Hattie Greenfield and Lucien Blackstone. Hattie is a suffragist and feminist, but she’s also the heroine that comes from the most money and privilege, which lends an interesting perspective when she is unexpectedly thrown into a marriage to Lucien, who is a self-made Scottish businessman known for his ruthless calling in of high society’s debts.
This book was the slowest burn of the three books in the series, and it focuses on feminism, privilege, overcoming trauma and fears, and building a respectful relationship. Hattie begins to question her place in the feminist movement as she realizes that her privilege has shielded her from many of the real-life impacts of being a woman in 1880 English society. Lucien, an outcast and shadowy figure, relies on emotional detachment and is caught by surprise when his feelings for Hattie begin to swell.
Of the three books in the series, this one relies on an intellectual connection before a physical, which is a bit of a shift that felt fresh. As always, it’s well-written and well-executed and has a number of twists. This series is one of my most recommended romance series!
Do you enjoy historical romance? ✨
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