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Midsummer Moon
First published 1987 · 490 pages
A whimsical, passionate romp where rigid duty collides with eccentric brilliance, sparking an undeniable and chaotic romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being swept up in a delightful, chaotic whirlwind of eccentric genius and intense romantic devotion. The narrative balances a whimsical, almost madcap energy with the deep, emotional resonance that defines classic historical romance. You are immediately drawn into a world where rigid societal expectations collide with brilliant, unconventional eccentricity, creating a dynamic of exasperated fascination that slowly melts into fierce, protective love. The prose is elegant and witty, effortlessly shifting from sharp banter about flying machines to lush, breathless moments of passion. It is a brisk, adventurous read that will utterly delight fans of straitlaced heroes who find themselves completely undone by brilliantly chaotic women.
- Mood
- whimsical
- romantic
- adventurous
- chaotic
- Tone
- witty
- passionate
- eccentric
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- embracing eccentricity · the vulnerability of brilliance · protective love · logic versus passion
- The writing
- Elegant and emotionally resonant, balancing sharp, witty banter with lush descriptions of romantic longing.
- The arc
- Moves from exasperated fascination and comedic misunderstanding to a deep, fiercely protective, and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore historical romances featuring brilliantly eccentric heroines and the exasperated, straitlaced heroes who are utterly undone by them.
Content notes
- period-typical sexism
- mild peril
About the book
All the king's men could not surpass the intellect, nor all the king's ladies the beauty of Merlin Lambourne. As the infamous Napoleon's deadly army grows ever closer, Lord Ransom Falconer frantically searches for an inventor who can create a new way to defeat the advancing forces. He unexpectedly finds that only the lovely Merlin is adequate for the challenge. Drunk from her intoxicating beauty, Falconer whisks Merlin backto his home on a trail of tender kisses, oblivious to mounting whispers of scandal. His quickly falls under the spell of her magical touch. But as Napoleon draws nearer, Falconer must use Merlin's own inventions to protect her from danger. The magic of love surrounds them as they fall under the spell of undeniable passion.
Description from Open Library.
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