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Book Reviews of The Wild Marquis (Burgundy Club, Bk 1)

The Wild Marquis (Burgundy Club, Bk 1)
The Wild Marquis - Burgundy Club, Bk 1
Author: Miranda Neville
ISBN-13: 9780061808708
ISBN-10: 0061808709
Publication Date: 3/1/2010
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 52 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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mignon avatar reviewed The Wild Marquis (Burgundy Club, Bk 1) on + 256 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I am not sure who recommended this author, but I am glad they did. I really like Ms. Neville's writing style. I was immediately drawn into the story and the characters. This is the first book of the series which is based on Bibliophiles and their acquiring books, books, and more books. If you are not interested in the world of books and book collectors, you might be put off by the 'book buying/selling' details. I usually find an author that wants to educate me while telling me a story off-putting. However, since I love books, it did not get in the way of the story.
Jerseygirltoo avatar reviewed The Wild Marquis (Burgundy Club, Bk 1) on + 455 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I would have loved this book just for the story of Juliana and Cain. She is a bookseller, and has to earn her own living. He was such a lovely beta hero, so supportive and sensitive to women and their feelings. Superficially, he seemed like a rake, but he's actually a man who sincerely loves the company of women and respects their intelligence. What made him beta to my mind, was that when she panicked over their relationship going too far, too fast, he did not pressure her but backed off and let her make the next move. The subplot about his little sister also highlighted his sensitivity.
But in addition to their story, the details about collectible books, the Sotheby book auctions, and the mystery of Juliana's background made this a 5 star read for me. The connection to Juliana's beloved editions of Shakespeare, and the way the mystery was eventually solved via deciphering coded messages was quite cleverly plotted. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the Burgundy Club books.
lizarina21 avatar reviewed The Wild Marquis (Burgundy Club, Bk 1) on + 30 more book reviews
Neville is a new-to-me author, and I quite enjoyed this book. Definitely looking forward to more stories about members of the Burgundy Club (a fictitious group of Regency book collectors with some very memorable personalities).