There were hints as to why she was like that and later in the story it was revealed but it made the first part depressing. Widowed Violet, on the other hand, came across as cold, manipulative and was focused on her groundbreaking Scientific research at the cost of other's feelings and I think it was for this reason that it took me a while to get into this listen because I hated what she was putting poor Sebastian through. Rather than a Rake he's a kind, thoughtful, charming, intelligent, patient, funny, loving friend, brother and Uncle and greatly misunderstood by all (and I loved him).

she was as always outstanding in the delivery of the story.Īlthough it says in the Publisher's Summary that Sebastian is a Rake there is absolutely no actions in the book to warrant this title other than he was forced to quote the number of women he'd had which was during an argument. Rosalyn Landor's performance was the main reason I finished the book.

I was so looking forward to this book as I had read the 2 previous stories and had enjoyed them but could only recommend this one if you really want to read the final book in the trilogy. Sebastian is such a likable character and although his enduring love for Violet is heart warming, I found that to become tiresome as well as it took quite some time into the story to get an explanation for Violet's inner turmoil. I found so little of the humor that I generally like about Milan's stories. This one is cold and so filled with angst that the majority of the book was tedious having to continually read about her inner torment. Perhaps my biggest complaint about this story is that Violet does not appear to be the same woman I had encountered in the 2 previous stories. I am a fan of Milan's writing and have enjoyed many of her stories. A Kiss for Midwinter (a companion novella to The Duchess War)Įach audiobook stands alone, but those who prefer to read in order might want to start at the beginning. The books in the Brothers Sinister series: So when Sebastian threatens to dissolve their years-long conspiracy, she’ll do anything to save their partnership.even if it means opening her vulnerable heart to the rake who could destroy it for good. But Violet has a secret that is beyond ruinous, one that ties her irrevocably to England’s most infamous scoundrel: Sebastian’s theories aren’t his. Violet Waterfield, the widowed Countess of Cambury, on the other hand, is entirely respectable, and she’d like to stay that way. He’s desired, reviled, acclaimed, and despised - and he laughs through it all. When he’s not scandalizing ladies in the bedchamber, he’s outraging proper society with his scientific theories. Sebastian Malheur is the most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one.

The governess affair by courtney milan