Bringing Down the Duke: 1 (League of Extraordinary Women)

Reviews

Hayley Fortin

When Annabelle asks the Duke which side of history he wants to be in, I knew this book had been the end of me. 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. ) The ending really solidified this as a 5 star read for me, it just really struck me in the last 5 or so chapters especially, how much thought was put into making this such a well rounded plot. Annabelle is an english woman with a dream: she wants to go to Oxford and study books and literature.

Matthias

"𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚. However, things in the 1800's didn't make it easy on the female gender. I thought the women's suffrage movement was an original and perfect backdrop for this romance to be set against.

Cristiana

It is believable and you can feel their dilemas and conflicts, both of their perspectives are relatable and understandable. Their banter and quick, witty conversations are one of the best aspects of the book. Brilliantly witty, exciting and endearing with a good pace to the story and instantly enjoyable, well developed characters.

Marta

I completely agree with Eva Leigh's quote from the cover - this really is the future of historical romance! Although I'm not a regular reader of romance novels, I really enjoyed this book and I'll highly recommend it. I loved everything about this story! .

It has perfect mix of romance, feminism, angst and humor. And what better man could she get the attention of than a Duke?

Women were supposed to give birth to children and stay home - that was their purpose. Annabelle knew the dangers of falling in love with a man.