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Daphne by M.C. Beaton

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polyhy_14's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aprilparker97's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Review - I didn't like Daphne as much as I liked The Taming of Annabelle and Deirdre and Desire. Worth a read if you like The Six Sisters books just to finish the story. I did like how it didn't just explore Daphne's story, but also the story behind Annabelle and her child (without me giving too much away!). Out of the first four, I felt that Daphne was the worst because I couldn't really see Daphne as a heroine - she was too flat and self-obsessed. I felt that Deirdre was much more of a hero. Although I am glad that Daphne didn't marry a titled gentleman like the previous three - it gives the story a bit of variation.

Genre? - Historical / Romance

Characters? - Daphne Armitage / Simon Garfield / Cyril Archer / Minerva Armitage / Annabelle Armitage / Deirdre Armitage / Diana Armitage / Frederica Armitage

Setting? - London (England)

Series? - Six Sisters #4

Recommend? - Maybe

Rating - 14/20

calamitymane's review

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5.0

This has, so far, been the funniest of the lot! After the disappointing character of Annabelle and the repeated stupidity of Deirdre, Daphne was rather refreshing. Intrigue, scandal, insanity (okay, faux insanity, but...still!), all wrapped in Beaton's glorious descriptions of muslin gowns and curly-trimmed beaver hats. Fun, wicked, amusing and delightfully mad. The best of the Six Sisters so far!