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The Parfit Knight (Rockliffe Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Stella Riley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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When the Marquis of Amberley's coach is waylaid by highwaymen and his coachman shot, he is forced to take shelter at the first house he finds and is subsequently trapped there for a week by a severe snow storm. Oakleigh Manor is the home of Rosalind Vernon who lives alone but for her devoted servants and an ill-natured parrot, cut off from the outside world by the tragic result of a childhood accident. But Rosalind is brave and bright and totally devoid of self-pity - and it is these qualities which, as the days pass and the snow continues to fall, touch Amberley's heart. On his return to London, the Marquis persuades Rosalind's brother, Philip, to bring her to town for a taste of society, despite her handicap. But the course of Amberley's courtship is far from smooth. Philip Vernon actively dislikes him; Rosalind appears to be falling under the spell of the suavely elegant Duke of Rockliffe; and worse still, Amberley is haunted by a dark and terrible secret that, if revealed, may cause him to lose Rosalind forever.

Praise for THE PARFIT KNIGHT
“As I was reading this book I had one of those reactions that I don't get all that often anymore, the sense of really, really sinking into and just basking in the enjoyment of a well told story.” (Vine Voice)
“This engaging tale of true love in search of the truth is told in a flowing, richly descriptive, and emotionally evocative narrative. Riley is an expert at bringing out the deepest emotions of her protagonists. An entertaining and satisfying read. Highly recommended.” (Readers’ Favorite)
“Historical romance at its best.”
“Utterly delightful; beautifully written and well-characterised.”
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The Parfit Knight, Book One of the Rockliffe Series by Stella Riley, is a historical romance set in Georgian England. Meet Dominic "Nick" Ballantyne, the Marquis of Amberley. At thirty-four, he's a wealthy, worldly, and athletic nobleman just as comfortable dancing with Madame Du Barry at Versailles as gambling at White's or driving his own carriage across the English countryside. What Nick didn't expect to be comfortable with was falling in love with Rosalind, a twenty-two-year-old woman who lives a secluded life far from the worldly enticements of London or Paris. As fate would have it, a wounded driver and a winter storm bring him to Rosalind's door. But fate wasn't through with Nick just yet, for he soon realized that he and Rosalind had crossed paths before in a tragic accident that left her blind.

In The Parfit Knight, Riley touches on themes of love, guilt, jealousy, and most of all, blindness. In the eyes of society, Rosalind's blindness renders her flawed, despite her wealth and beauty. Her well-meaning family and devoted servants keep her out of sight. Nick, on the other hand, is blind to Rosalind's visual impairment. He sees only her beauty, both inside and out. Others are blind to Nick's goodness, while Rosalind sees it clearly. This engaging tale of true love in search of the truth is told in a flowing, richly descriptive, and emotionally evocative narrative. Riley is an expert at bringing out the deepest emotions of her protagonists. An entertaining and satisfying read. Highly recommended.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008OKFFP8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (July 23, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
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Winner of 4 gold medals (Readers' Favourite 2019, Book Excellence Awards 2020, Global Book Awards 2022, Book Excellence Awards 2023) and 14 B.R.A.G. Medallions, Stella Riley lives in the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich in Kent.

She is fascinated by the English Civil Wars and has written six books set in that period. These, like the 7 book Rockliffe series (recommended in The Times newspaper!) and the Brandon Brothers trilogy, are all available in audio, narrated by Alex Wyndham.

Stella enjoys travel, reading, theatre, Baroque music and playing the harpsichord. She also has a fondness for men with long hair - hence her 17th and 18th century heroes.

Visit Stella at https://stellarileybooks.co.uk for all the latest information on her books and her 'Who's Who' and Extras pages.

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Customers find the love story captivating and sweet. They appreciate the wonderful characters, the intelligent female protagonists, and the honest hero. The book is described as a delightful, enjoyable read with wonderful prose and brilliant dialogue. Readers enjoy the lighthearted humor and charming charm of the story.

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48 customers mention "Romance"48 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the storyline captivating with rich imagery. The storytelling is great, with authentic language and characters to love and dislike. The author nails the relationship between a blind heroine and a sighted man. While the tale is simple, it's modern in important aspects and humorous in execution.

"...The facets of the story unfold beautifully. You discover that the lady is blind, and as the story progresses you learn how that came to be...." Read more

"...Beside the central romance, which was so well developed, I liked all the side characters and different relationships they all had with each other...." Read more

"...The author seamless narration is impeccable. The storyline was captivating and the rich atmospheric imagery was stunning...." Read more

"...Funny, cheery, cherishing, dramatic, sad, absurd! A brilliant love story. I can not wait to read the next book in the series...." Read more

41 customers mention "Character development"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the story. They appreciate that the female protagonists are intelligent, independent, and perceptive. The relationship between the hero and heroine is also appreciated.

"...She is so lovely inside and out. Amberley was a great hero, but he could not but pale next to the shining light of Rosalyn’s personality...." Read more

"...The Parfit Knight features attractive, nicely written characters whom I came to care about, a mystery that unfolds and a truly charming, touching..." Read more

"...Beside the central romance, which was so well developed, I liked all the side characters and different relationships they all had with each other...." Read more

"...Oh my stars, I fell in love with is book and it’s wonderful characters. Rosalind and Nick’s romance was everythingI hoped it would be...." Read more

40 customers mention "Readability"40 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it delightful, enjoyable, and intelligent. The characters are likable, and the story captures their interest from the beginning. It is satisfying, funny, and keeps them reading until the end.

"...From there the story goes and it works so very well it was a true delight to read. Highly recommend this book!" Read more

"...The resolution is deftly handled and quite satisfying. It is a lovely romance, and I found myself caring for the characters...." Read more

"I thought this book was so wonderful! Funny, cheery, cherishing, dramatic, sad, absurd! A brilliant love story...." Read more

"...interesting story and journey with likeable characters so these books are perfect...." Read more

30 customers mention "Writing quality"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the prose flows well, the dialogue brilliant, and the characters believable. The narrator has a nice voice and the plot is not intrusive.

"...I loved how the writing of this book flows and I have already ordered (I feel I must have all of them in paper), the next book of this series...." Read more

"...Such good writing.After reading this I immediately picked up the sequel and some of her more hist-fiction books. Have been enjoying them all" Read more

"...The author seamless narration is impeccable. The storyline was captivating and the rich atmospheric imagery was stunning...." Read more

"Characterization beautifully done. A bit angsty. Still a delightful read. Nic is a great hero. Still, no steam at all. Missing out...." Read more

29 customers mention "Humor"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the lighthearted humor and comical banter in the book. They find it an entertaining and clean read with sparkling dialogue that captures their interest from the beginning. The characters are likable and delightful.

"...Amberley discovers in Rosalyn a soul mate, a person with the same witty mind and positive approach to life, but her blindness..." Read more

"...Amberley is a great character. He is handsome, well dressed, witty and clever. He has a great sense of ridiculous...." Read more

"...The are moments that you will laugh out loud at the light hearted comical banter...." Read more

"I thought this book was so wonderful! Funny, cheery, cherishing, dramatic, sad, absurd! A brilliant love story...." Read more

18 customers mention "Charm"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and believable. They appreciate the subtlety and nuance of the characters, as well as the rich atmospheric imagery that evokes the time period. The story is sweet and not awkwardly drawn out.

"...She is so lovely inside and out. Amberley was a great hero, but he could not but pale next to the shining light of Rosalyn’s personality...." Read more

"...The Parfit Knight features attractive, nicely written characters whom I came to care about, a mystery that unfolds and a truly charming, touching..." Read more

"...Amberley is a great character. He is handsome, well dressed, witty and clever. He has a great sense of ridiculous...." Read more

"...The storyline was captivating and the rich atmospheric imagery was stunning...." Read more

15 customers mention "Strength"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's portrayal of courage and vulnerability without overt sentimentality. They find the heroine brave and strong, with a positive approach to life. The hero is noble yet human in his actions and doubts.

"...Rosalyn a soul mate, a person with the same witty mind and positive approach to life, but her blindness..." Read more

"...handled Rosalind blindness gracefully and I found Rosalind to be brave and very strong...." Read more

"...Funny, cheery, cherishing, dramatic, sad, absurd! A brilliant love story. I can not wait to read the next book in the series...." Read more

"...I adored this story. I loved the fact Amberley had a gracious, kind spirit and a marvelous ability to understand Rosalind and what made her tick...." Read more

6 customers mention "Intelligence"5 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the intelligent dialogue between the characters. They find the characters clever, perceptive, and witty.

"...Amberley is a great character. He is handsome, well dressed, witty and clever. He has a great sense of ridiculous...." Read more

"...type of gentleman who cares about his dependents, who excels in all gentlemanly pursuits without the usual gentlemanly vices and who is willing to..." Read more

"...that the female protagonists are intelligent, independent, perceptive and have a sense of humor...." Read more

"...Every regency should be so good. Intelligent, natural and witty dialogue between the characters. Never seems contrived or forced...." Read more

A Charming Historical Romance
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A Charming Historical Romance
The Parfit Knightby Stella RileyBook #1 in the Rockliffe Series❥All my own opinions, and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.This is a non spoiler review, because you as reader need to read this book. Also, I feel sometimes I have in the past gave away to much of the plot line. This has diminished the pleasure for would be readers.❥The Parfit Knight by Stella Riley, is a lovely Georgian Proper Romance,A charming first installment in the Rockliffe Series, set in Georgian England.When a fated winter storm brings Dominic “Nick” Ballantyne, the Marquis of Amberley, to the doorstep of Oakleigh Manor. The home of a violet eyed beauty Rosalind Vernon, At twenty two, Rosalind lives alone and secluded with only her adoring servants and a temperamental parrot named Broody..Years ago an horrific accident has left Rosalind sightless. As the snow piles up making the roads un passable. Nick and Rosalind spark a budding romance that is destined by a twist of fate.Oh my stars, I fell in love with is book and it’s wonderful characters. Rosalind and Nick’s romance was everythingI hoped it would be. The author seamless narration is impeccable. The storyline was captivating and the rich atmospheric imagery was stunning.The are moments that you will laugh out loud at the light hearted comical banter. I thought the author handled Rosalind blindness gracefully and I found Rosalind to be brave and very strong. The cast of side characters should be noted also, they add depth to the storyline. A captivating love story with rich characters and superb dialogue.This is a book I highly recommend to those who enjoy clean romances,I am excited to begin the next book in this delightful romantic series.❥ ❥ ❥
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  • Lu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story! Beautifully written with unforgettable characters
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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    I’ve loved this book so very much! Rosalind might have become my favorite heroine of all times. Not one of those out of her time spirited commonplaces, but a person of strength in character and a witty mind.
    She is so lovely inside and out.
    Amberley was a great hero, but he could not but pale next to the shining light of Rosalyn’s personality.
    I loved how the writing of this book flows and I have already ordered (I feel I must have all of them in paper), the next book of this series. It’s my first book by this author, but I have a feeling I will become a fan.
    The story begins with a carriage accident and a small girl suffering a concussion. Fast forward ten years, the Marquis of Amberley is ambushed by some highwaymen and ends up stranded in Rosalyn’s home for a week due to a snow storm and because his coachman had been injured and could not be removed.
    Amberley discovers in Rosalyn a soul mate, a person with the same witty mind and positive approach to life, but her blindness (I forgot to say she is the girl from the accident and she became blind) make him careful of expressing his feelings. And to be honest, his feelings are more clear to us outsiders than to himself. His fear of his own feelings did not relate to her blindness itself, but to the fact that she was in a weaker stand point (she was alone with servants at the house and obviously was not used to any gentleman’s attentions).
    From there the story goes and it works so very well it was a true delight to read.
    Highly recommend this book!
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  • Diana Wilder
    4.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Deep Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016
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    The Marquis of Amberley, traveling in the winter, is forced to take shelter in a country home after his coach is waylaid by highwaymen and his coachman is shot. Necessity brought him there, but a growing affinity with the lovely, blind mistress of the house holds him there as the snow piles up. The facets of the story unfold beautifully. You discover that the lady is blind, and as the story progresses you learn how that came to be. The resolution is deftly handled and quite satisfying. It is a lovely romance, and I found myself caring for the characters.

    I have some quibbles with THE PARFIT KNIGHT that keep me from giving a full five stars. 'Amethyst eyes' are mentioned rather too often, and this lover of amethysts has some trouble seeing the color set into a human eye. One character speaks with a lisp. I understand how lisps sound, and having every 'S' converted to 'th' when that character opens his mouth becomes a little distracting.

    And there is the issue of a title. In the English aristocracy, The (courtesy) title 'Lord' before a man's forename and surname ('Lord Philip Vernon', for example) refers exclusively to the younger sons of a duke or a marquis, such as 'Lord Randolph Churchill', the brother of the Duke of Marlborough and the father of Sir Winston Churchill. A man who holds a title would only be called 'Lord' if that word is placed before the place or entity for which he holds his title. The Earl of Essex would be 'Lord Essex', Baron Stanley would be 'Lord Stanley', the Marquess of Tavistock would be 'Lord Tavistock'.

    Non-British writers get this wrong all the time. Recently I read of a book written by an American and set during the American Revolution that featured ‘Lord John Stanforth, the Earl of Whatsis'. I simply shook my head and kept reading. In this case, since the author is British and writes extensively about the affairs of the nobility, she should probably know better. (DeBrett's has the information on its very enjoyable website.)

    That said, I would not consider this a black mark any more than I would the abundance of amethyst eyes or the repeated spelling of a lisp by substituting 'th' for 's' wherever it appears in the character's speech.

    The Parfit Knight features attractive, nicely written characters whom I came to care about, a mystery that unfolds and a truly charming, touching love story. This book certainly merits four stars. I plan to read more by Ms. Riley.
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  • TinaW
    5.0 out of 5 stars The thing that takes it over the top for me is the bird
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
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    I have no idea what made me look this book up, much less buy it. But I am so glad I did.

    Let me first say I had never heard of this author prior to reading this book. But something about this (and it's sequel which I read immediately after) intrigued me.

    The writing made me feel like I was reading Heyer. Maybe if Heyer had been writing closer in spirit to authors of the 80s, but still Heyer-esque nonetheless.

    The heroine, Rosalind, in this book is blind. As the book starts the reader is witness to the incident that caused her blindness. Later as we meet her again we find that she's well loved by her brother, but it is an over protective smothering love that leaves her somewhat lonely and well aware that although she is beloved, she has been given no opportunity to live a normal life. She lives in a lovely home in the country with an army of devoted servants and every wish she could have granted...except for the possibility of love, marriage and family.

    Into her life comes Amberley, the hero. A broken axle, a snowstorm and he must take refuge at her home. Amberley is a great character. He is handsome, well dressed, witty and clever. He has a great sense of ridiculous. I liked that he wasn't some dour brooding hero but rather a guy who didn't take things too seriously and had a good sense of humor. But he was still very deep.

    The scenes of Amberley and Rosalind getting to know each other during their snowy ideal were fantastic. I also loved all the below stairs machinations of the servants as they observed their mistress and her mysterious guest. Amberley read the situation with Rosalind perfectly and later acts a huge catalyst of change for her.

    As I was reading this book I had one of those reactions that I don't get all that often anymore, the sense of really, really sinking into and just basking in the enjoyment of a well told story.

    The thing that takes it over the top is the bird. Rosalind has a foul mouthed parrot. For two glorious paragraphs the parrot gets a POV. I loved that. And he plays another important part in the story later.

    Beside the central romance, which was so well developed, I liked all the side characters and different relationships they all had with each other. There were some stands out such as the Duke of Rockliffe aka Rock (this made me giggle). I also loved how the author described the moment Amberley realized he was in love with Rosalind and later what he felt when he had no chance with her. Such good writing.After reading this I immediately picked up the sequel and some of her more hist-fiction books. Have been enjoying them all
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  • terezinha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2024
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    I loved this book
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  • Maura Cerioli
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Regency novel
    Reviewed in Italy on July 10, 2022
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    This novel is an intriguing rerun of the familiar Regency plot where a worldly lord falls in love with a lady in her first season. Here, the main difficulty in the path of the two lovers is that he is the cause of her blindness. I find this idea original. The characters are well described, and many twists keep the readers glued to the book's pages. As usual in this kind of novel, everything would run smoothly if the characters were more forthcoming with their feelings and reasons. Since they choose, for many reasons, to keep their own counsel, misunderstandings pile up.
    In general, it's a lovely novel following Regency writing standards, easy to read and appreciate.
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  • Beatrix Fitze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2019
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    I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend and I’m so glad I did. Does blindness define a person and does that depend on that person or on those around her? This is just one of several threads in this story. The writing is very readable, the historical detail satisfying and the characters sometimes endearing, sometimes maddening, always believable. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be reading more of Stella Riley’s books. Delighted to have found a new favourite author!
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  • Carol Cork
    5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL AND A BOOK I CAN DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019
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    A perfect blend of sparkling, witty dialogue, engaging and well-written characters and wonderful romantic chemistry make this such a lovely story.

    Amberley is honourable, charming, intelligent and kind-hearted with a great sense of humour…all the qualities I love in my heroes…although he is inclined to let society believe the worst of him. His mother, the Dowager Marchioness of Amberley, warns him that this is foolish:

    “You are too much inclined to let the world think what it will and there are times when it is a very great bêtise.”

    This is folly indeed, the consequences of which will be seen later in the story.

    Since being blinded in an accident, Rosalind has lived in Oakleigh Manor for the past 12 years, with only the servants and a temperamental parrot for company. She is loved, protected and shielded from the world at large, rarely going out beyond the grounds of the house. Rosalind is such a lovely heroine, charming, funny and never wallowing in self-pity.

    The romance between Rosalind and Amberley is so beautifully written and I could see how perfect they were for each other and watching Rosalind blossom under Amberley’s influence was one of the highlights of the book for me. I defy you not to fall in love with Amberley just as Rosalind does. One of my favourite scenes is where Amberley teaches Rosalind to dance and realises he has fallen in love with her.

    The things he’d taken for anger and compassion provoked by her situation were neither and the simple truth was that he loved her … and because of that, everything about her touched him.

    Inevitably, the course of true love does not run smoothly as past secrets, misconceptions, a malicious schemer and Rosalind’s implacable brother threaten their happiness. I feel that Ms Riley resolved the conflict in a most satisfactory way and it was so refreshing to see a heroine willing to love the hero regardless of past tragic events.

    I like how the secondary characters are not just there to pad out the story but have an important role to play.

    It is clear that Rosalind’s brother, Philip, loves his sister and only wants the best for her. What he fails to understand is that by wrapping her up in cotton wool, he is depriving her of the opportunity to live life to the full.

    I wasn’t sure about Philip’s fiancé, Isabel, but she turned out to be quite a dark horse. Beneath her unassuming manner, she has real strength of character but is vulnerable when it comes to matters of the heart. I like how she sees Amberley’s true character and is able to influence Philip’s opinion in a quiet, subtle way. I also enjoyed seeing Philip suffering pangs of jealousy and coming to realise the depth of his feelings for Isabel. I also enjoyed seeing the friendship developing between Isabel and Rosalind.

    I adore Amberley’s French mother and it is easy to see who he inherited all that charm from. She is charm personified and I love how Ms Riley captures that delightful French lilt in her voice too.

    Isabel’s brother is a selfish, spineless, manipulative coward and I was pleased to see him get his just desserts although maybe not as harsh as he deserved.

    I enjoyed the camaraderie and witty banter between Amberley and his friends, the Duke of Rockliffe and the Honourable Jack Ingram. It is clear to see that a close bond exists between the three of them.

    Last, but not least, I LOVE Broody, the parrot. He steals every scene he appears in with his disdain for everyone except Rosalind, and his ribald language. He is just hilarious and I love the seed battle between him and Amberley.

    I am really impressed with Ms Riley’s writing whether it is her wonderful descriptive flair…

    Curtains of violet damask were closed across windows flanked across one side by an ebony escritoire and on the other by a delicately inlaid harpsicord. There were shelves full of books, a frame holding a half-worked tapestry and a large, gilt cage housing a brightly-coloured but decidedly sulky-looking parrot.

    or her ability to convey real emotions…

    Excitement rippled through her veins and set the nerves vibrating beneath her skin, producing a tiny shiver of mingled fear and delight. A part of her that had not stirred for a very long time stretched its cramped muscles and began to wake, luring her from the safe harbour of her cultivated, hard-won tranquillity and setting her adrift in the alien, almost forgotten seas of hope and doubt.

    or the moments of hilarity…

    Broody waited, cautious but interested and, when the second seed was flicked his way, he side-stepped it neatly and put his head on one side.
    ‘Bugger!’ he said. And then, hopefully, ‘Clear for action?’

    MY VERDICT: ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL AND A BOOK I CAN DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
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  • reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romanze mit blinder Heldin
    Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2018
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    Dieser Roman spielt in England knapp vor der französischen Revolution. Die Lords kommen zum Teil gerade vom Hofe des Königs zurück und kümmern sich jetzt wieder um ihre englischen Besitztümer.
    Die Romanze entwickelt sich langsam und mit Unterbrechungen, und die Autorin nimmt sich Zeit, die Charaktere zu entwickeln, und das sorgt für Überraschungen. Die Verwicklungen sind nicht zu kompliziert und lösen sich schnell auf. Die Dialoge sind witzig, es macht Spaß, das Buch zu lesen.
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