Review: The Short and Fascinating Tale of Angelina Whitcombe by Sabrina Darby

Holly's review ofThe Short and Fascinating Tale of Angelina WhitcombebySabrina Darby Wanted: A beautiful young woman—preferably one with no connections, who won’t ask too many questions—to spend two weeks in the North of England with an obstinate, aloof, and utterly handsome man. Must love dogs, fixing up crumbling castles, and gorgeous and complicated war heroes who may or may not be hiding hearts of gold under their gruff exteriors. Must not, under any circumstances, fall in love . . . Simpering misses need not apply This is a smart retelling of an old tale. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I really ended up enjoying it. Angelina was basically run out of London. She was a very sought after actress with many prospects until another actress took her place. Now she's in the country licking her wounds and doing a job. She was hired to seduce the...

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