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A review by bwagner
The Gentlemen's Club by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
4.0
The Gentlemen's Club (Noire Series Book 1) by Emmanuelle de Maipassant is a dark erotica story that has a few twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat one minute and needing a fan and ice water the next. This is my first story by this author and I enjoyed her writing style and her creativity for characters. Her attention to detail for during this time era is great as well. It is during this era that men believe women to remain quiet until spoken too and do what they are told and when they are told. I enjoy this era for various reasons but the attitude about women is not the best. Her ability to relate the characters to this era is great. Her creativity for her characters are such that they will pull you into their world. They will make you feel like you are right there with them. You will enjoy how the pop right off the page after page. Find out what happens to these characters as they enter a business where their world that women have the control.
This story takes place during Victorian London 1898. At night, Lord McCaulay falls under the powers of Mademoiselle Noire. When she embarrasses him in front of his friends and peers, he is intent on revenge. But he is just drawn more into her web and entering into a dark obsession. By day, Lord McCaulay shows interest in Maud who is struggling to show her identity against the domination of men.
Lord McCaulay seems to be drawn to Mademoiselle Noire but she gets a delight in tormenting him. I don't think he realizes that she holds the power within the walls of her business. He is not use to that but honestly I think he enjoys it more then what is said. These two are great strong characters that have their own personality but the same attitude. They both know what they want and how to get it. In a way there is two different story lines going at the same time, one at night and the other by day. Maud is determined to prove that she is different then the other women. She is strong willed and stubborn and determined to fight expectations. Determined to fight for control. Then you have Mademoiselle Noire who has control within her walls, anyone who walks into her business knows that she is in control. Both equally strong then you throw Lord McCaulay into the mix and he is determined to get revenge one minute but the next he just can't help himself. I enjoy reading books during this time even though I don't always agree with their attitudes. This one takes Victorian books to a different scale that you won't want to miss. You have to find out what happens with these characters yourself!
This is my first book by Emmanuelle de Maipassant. I can't wait to see what she has for me next to dig into. Emmanuelle lives with her husband and their little haggis pudding terror She writes erotic, the Gothic, the comedic and the wry. You will enjoy how fast paced this story is. It is engaging and you will totally lose track of time while reading it. You won't even realize you are turning pages. You will need to see what happens on every page. I highly recommend this story as I know you will enjoy what happens to these characters as much as I have.
This story takes place during Victorian London 1898. At night, Lord McCaulay falls under the powers of Mademoiselle Noire. When she embarrasses him in front of his friends and peers, he is intent on revenge. But he is just drawn more into her web and entering into a dark obsession. By day, Lord McCaulay shows interest in Maud who is struggling to show her identity against the domination of men.
Lord McCaulay seems to be drawn to Mademoiselle Noire but she gets a delight in tormenting him. I don't think he realizes that she holds the power within the walls of her business. He is not use to that but honestly I think he enjoys it more then what is said. These two are great strong characters that have their own personality but the same attitude. They both know what they want and how to get it. In a way there is two different story lines going at the same time, one at night and the other by day. Maud is determined to prove that she is different then the other women. She is strong willed and stubborn and determined to fight expectations. Determined to fight for control. Then you have Mademoiselle Noire who has control within her walls, anyone who walks into her business knows that she is in control. Both equally strong then you throw Lord McCaulay into the mix and he is determined to get revenge one minute but the next he just can't help himself. I enjoy reading books during this time even though I don't always agree with their attitudes. This one takes Victorian books to a different scale that you won't want to miss. You have to find out what happens with these characters yourself!
This is my first book by Emmanuelle de Maipassant. I can't wait to see what she has for me next to dig into. Emmanuelle lives with her husband and their little haggis pudding terror She writes erotic, the Gothic, the comedic and the wry. You will enjoy how fast paced this story is. It is engaging and you will totally lose track of time while reading it. You won't even realize you are turning pages. You will need to see what happens on every page. I highly recommend this story as I know you will enjoy what happens to these characters as much as I have.