Bringing Down the Duke: swoony, feminist and romantic, perfect for fans of Bridgerton (A League of Extraordinary Women Book 1)

Loved this book so so much...the romance was palpable and the hero! What can I say about Sebastian- all that passion underneath the ice (sigh). This is one book I shall re-read from time to time. One small note of irritation though, when the heroine says she studies in Oxford while dancing with Lord Tristan. As I understand it, one reads in Oxford, not study.

At least 3 times better than the average historical romance ! Plot, characters, setting is all very interesting. Waiting for her next book.

Hilarious! Comical!!

Atlast I finished Bringing Down the Duke. I wanted to read this book for a while and am so happy that I did!!Historical fiction is love, but if romance is there then am sold!! This book is set in 1879 and follows Anabelle Archer who was part of one of the first woman batch in Oxford and also a sufferage for Women's right. As this book is written with Two main leads perspective ( which I love💕) also follows Duke of Montgomery, Sebastian.I enjoyed so many things like The writing which is so beautiful and felt refreshing, humor of the book, Steamy scenes ( which was surprise for me, a nice one though😁), Women's role and Position in society , ovio that timie period is one of my fav to read about( so that) . I loved the relationship between both the characters and I ship them but at first it felt lil bit forced. I felt like this book had more potential but it lagged in someways.In short it was fun read , and good for a debut novel. Am looking forward to reading more about other extraordinary women in the upcoming books❣️

The last book that I had read left me feeling miserable and gloomy so naturally went in search for a historical romance that would lift my mood and thus Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore. Surprisingly I expected some bit of fun and light reading when Evie Dunmore’s book #1 in the A League of Extraordinary Women series is anything but.Anabelle Archer has won a scholarship to Oxford, she’s 25 and already more educated than normal so it takes a herculean effort to convince her guardian to let her join for further studies. But the scholarship also requires her to support the women’s suffrage movement where in Anabelle and fellow bluestockings are fighting to amend the married women’s property act. Anabelle, Catriona, Lucie and Hattie form an unlikely group to fight for women’s rights and to get highly influential men to support their cause. And their primary target is Sebastian Alexander Charles Avery, Duke of Montgomery who has his own battles to fight facing the Queen’s request to win the Tories election at any cost, a very wayward brother Peregrine and also to win back the Montgomery Castle that his father had squandered in a game of cards. He has no time to spare for women and their rights but his singular focus goes for a toss when new emotions and feelings begin to play a role as Sebastian and Anabelle comes face to face.I loved this historical romance which focusses on the fights of women for their rights and to know how the suffrage movement led the change for it, how women had to struggle for their education when even their Queen was set against it. It is a very lovely work of fiction that also such sweet romance. Sebastian’s change from a hard and unapproachable man to revealing the vulnerability inside himself and Anabelle’s trust issues due to a past affair that had gone wrong, each instance in the story was heartwarming and gladdening.The cover of the book is attractive and quite a wonderful change from the usual half-clad men and bosom-bearing women. Mind You, I have nothing against those covers just that all historical romances carry a similar image so it gets a tad boring after a while.Looking forward to the stories of each of the other women in the series.

Bringing Down the Duke was an absolute delight to read!After binge-reading everything Julia Quinn has written, I was in search of something as compelling and riveting, and Evie Dunmore didn't disappoint me. This novel links history and romance beautifully, touching on important themes and yet delivering a great page turner of a love story.I can't wait to go on with the series.

I loved everything about this story! It has perfect mix of romance, feminism, angst and humor. The romance between main characters is developed in a way that feels natural and in accordance with how both of them are described. It is believable and you can feel their dilemas and conflicts, both of their perspectives are relatable and understandable. I felt for the heroine and loved how she stands up for herself, and Sebastian had me almost from the start, and by the end I definitely swooned over his words and actions!The friendship between Oxford ladies is goals! I adore strong female bonds in the stories I read and this was a big plus. It made me interested in next books and I can't wait to read them! Their banter and quick, witty conversations are one of the best aspects of the book. I appreciated how female problems and suffragists' struggles are complex and layered in the story, and how those women are described as various types of women and not some carricature of feminism, like it often turns out.If you enjoy historical romance and still haven't read this book, I can't recommend this book enough. I completely agree with Eva Leigh's quote from the cover - this really is the future of historical romance!

This delightful debut novel from Evie Dunmore is a perfect blend of a sensual romance and a well-researched historical backdrop. The ‘opposites attract across the social divide’ is one of my favourite tropes and she pulls it off brilliantly by pairing women’s rights advocate, Annabelle Archer, with the austere Sebastian Devereux, Duke of Montgomery. For the past five years, since her father’s death, Annabelle Archer has accepted her narrow existence as her cousin’s general dogsbody, until she discovers that Oxford University has opened a women's college. The National Society for Women’s Suffrage has granted her a scholarship, and all she has to do is persuade her cousin to let her go. No easy task when, like most men of the time, he believes that ‘too much education derails the female brain’, but Annabelle cleverly manipulates him into agreeing, with certain conditions attached. In return for the scholarship, Annabelle has agreed to support the society’s efforts to further the cause of women’s suffrage by infiltrating the home of the Duke of Montgomery. What she didn’t expect is to feel so attracted to a man who is everything she despises.‘The attraction was now firmly back in place, yes, she was beyond denying it: she was hopelessly preoccupied with the grim-faced aristocrat across the footwell.’Sebastian Devereux was only nineteen when he assumed the responsibilities of becoming the Duke of Montgomery. During the last 16 years, his life has been devoted to duty and, at the age of 35, he has become the most powerful duke in England; even the scandal of a divorce failed to mar his reputation. Clever, self-assured and uncompromising, he has earned the position of Queen Victoria’s most trusted strategist. Now she has charged him with the position of advisor to the Tory election campaign. What he doesn’t need is a group of suffragettes invading his home, particularly as Queen Victoria regards them as ‘wicked, foolish creatures’. If only he didn’t feel so attracted to the totally unsuitable Annabelle Archer.‘...he didn’t even feel inclined to question why a most unsuitable woman—a commoner, a bluestocking, a suffragist—would give him so much pleasure.’I liked Annabelle from the very first scene. Her intelligence shines through when she cleverly manoeuvres her ignorant, pompous cousin, Gilbert, to her way of thinking. Although low-born, her father and her maternal great-grandmother had ensured that she received a well-rounded education and I admire her determination to fulfil her dreams of going to Oxford.Sebastian was harder to like at first with his aloofness and obsession with duty above all else. As details of the circumstances surrounding his father’s death are revealed, I came to see him in a more positive light and understood why it was so important for to him to restore his family’s legacy.I love how Ms. Dunmore really takes the time to develop the relationship between these two. Annabelle’s recuperation at Claremont affords an opportunity for them to talk and get to know each other. When Sebastian sends her a certain book to read, Annabelle realises that a sense of humour lurks beneath his cool exterior. Sebastian finds her stubborn, witty and unpredictable. Each time they meet, I could feel all the sexual tension simmering beneath the surface...‘Mundane gestures became infused with meaning; her senses opened and sharpened, and there was an unnerving awareness of the rapid beat of her heart against her ribs.’‘He wanted to frame her laughing face in his hands and kiss it, anywhere, forehead, cheeks, nose. He wanted to feel her against his mouth.’With all the pent-up longing and desire, it is inevitable that they will eventually succumb, and I enjoyed seeing the role reversal of the heroine seducing the hero.Sebastian’s protective instincts come to fore when he arranges for Annabelle to be released from prison despite knowing how this will anger the Queen. When she tells him about her past, I love how he listens as a friend and isn’t judgemental.I like how Annabelle sees beyond his cold, severe ducal facade to the man beneath - a man with a steadfast heart, who can be charming and makes her feel cherished.I admire Annabelle for being willing to give up the man she loves because she doesn’t want Sebastian to lose his reputation, his political standing and everything he has worked for, but thank goodness Sebastian is not willing to give up the woman he loves. I enjoyed the scene in Parliament and later when Sebastian says to Annabelle...”A very clever woman once told me to think about on which side of history I want to be,” he said. “I made my choice today.”I am always disappointed when there’s no Epilogue but the final chapter provided a charming end to the story.Ms. Dunmore introduces a number of secondary characters who I am sure are destined to have their own books.* Lady Lucie Tedbury, secretary of the National Society for Women’s Suffrage.* Lady Catriona Campbell, assistant to her father, Alastair Campbell, an Oxford professor, Scottish earl, and owner of a castle in the Highlands.* Miss Harriet Greenfield, daughter of Julien Greenfield, Britain’s most powerful banking tycoon.* Lord Tristan Ballentine -a rogue with a diamond stud in his right ear* Peregrin Devereux - Sebastian’s unruly, younger brotherMY VERDICT: A brilliant debut novel in what promises to be a must-read series.

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