![]() ![]() Although the concept itself is quite refreshing, MacLean stuffs a lot of tragedy into the backstory.Īnd, since the book also has plenty of flashbacks, we get to see this all happen. It’s not a matter of not loving each other or being attracted so much as overcoming communication problems. So yes, MacLean has put together a story about getting back together more than getting together. In fact, the first scene shows Seraphina walking into Parliament and asking for a divorce. ![]() ![]() They actually married three years ago in the book’s timeline. Sarah MacLean’s The Day of the Duchess starts on a very different note: the Duke and Duchess of Haven are already the Duke and Duchess of Haven. Most modern historical romance novels end with the couple just married or planning on it, having overcome whatever difficulties they’ve had in their relationship thus far. By Cheryl Wassenaar 5 years ago Sarah MacLean’s The Day of the Duchess tells a story that has flitted around the edges of previous works, and though it’s predictable, that’s the point. ![]()
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