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An Affair Before Christmas [Mass Market Paperback]

Eloisa James (Author)
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Publication Date: Nov 2007
One spectacular Christmas, Miss Perdita 'Poppy' Selby met the man she thought she would love forever. The devilishly attractive Duke of Fletcher was everything the convent-educated girl wished for in a suitor and their wedding day was perfect. Unfortunately, no one had quite prepared Poppy for what would happen next.

Four years later, Poppy and the duke have become the toast of High Society but behind closed doors the spark of their love affair has burned out. Fortunately, Poppy has a friend in Jemma, the Duchess of Beaumont. Jemma, who is toying with another man herself, reveals to Poppy a world of strategy and desire that will change Poppy's whole outlook on love forever.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books (Nov 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061245542
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061245541
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.5 x 17.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 682,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'More posh totty from the 18th century behaving disgracefully' (Daily Mirror 20081121)

'So full of dashing cads in breeches that it's guaranteed to get me hot under the collar . . . Bravo for Eloisa' (Fiona Walker on Much Ado About You 20081121)

'Romance writing does not get much better than this.' (People Magazine on Eloisa James 20081121)

'I found myself devouring the book like a dieter with a Hershey bar' (USA Today on Eloisa James 20081121)

'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James's elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'

(Chicago Tribune 20081121)

'Hurrah! Romance is back in fashion. No grisly body count, no lurking serial killer. The only four-letter word is love. Choc-full of romantic heroes that would give Darcy a run for his money. Sheer joy from beginning to end.'

(Carole Matthews on Much Ado About You 20081121)

'Great fun. I couldn't put it down!'

(Daisy Waugh on Much Ado About You 20081121)

'If Shakespeare had written an 18th-century romantic comedy, it might look something like this . . . colourful, spirited romance that will leave readers desperate for a sequel'

(Publishers Weekly 20081121)

'Charming, cheeky, funny and sexy . . . highly recommended'

(Trashionista 20081121)

'AN AFFAIR BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Eloisa James' elegantly written historical romance, sparkles with her distinctive brand of delicious sensuality and wicked wit'

 

(Chicago Tribune 20081121)

'a lovely, warm, literate historical romance with a twist - or more accurately, a pirouette ... cleverly girlish' (Erotic Review 20081201) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

After graduating from Harvard University, Eloisa got an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Ph.D. from Yale and eventually became a Shakespeare professor, publishing an academic book with Oxford University Press. Currently she is an associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the English Department at Fordham University in New York City. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I really loved the hero 16 Nov 2008
By Persephone
Format:Paperback
I have read most of Ms James books and generally believe her writing style is descriptive and rich in exploring human emotions. In this particular novel I loved the hero.He was uncomplicated and very sure of himself ,his identity ,sexy,down to earth and very human.I liked the fact that he was sure of his feelings and love for poppy and never wavered from them.It was the heroine who had to undergo self-exploration and change to overcome all the sexual complexes her horrible bitter mother had instilled in her and to finally free herself to demostrate her love to Fletcher. The supporting cast of relationships within this circle of Desperate duchesses and their men is very interesting filled with humor and impending intrigue.
The intensity of feeling between the heroine and hero and the cademerie between them was very well executed and realistic.
A truly enjoyable read-I finihed it in one sitting ,looking forward to what happens to the Duke Villiers.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Truly disappointing 19 Nov 2009
By Ainm eile
Format:Paperback
Eloisa James claims a degree from Oxford University, but has she ever read any Regency literature or novels written in the England of the time. The list of historical inaccuracies is endless, and her writing is unbelievably poor in terms of the language used by the characters and her descriptions of the manners and mores of the time. Surely if you are writing a story set in a particular period you should try to give a sense of time and place!
Can you imagine a sentence where one character says " Oh Duke, do you have ...." it reads more like a John Wayne script! I find it hard to believe that an editor was paid to approve this book. No more of this rubbish please
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book in the series 28 Nov 2007
By LEP TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This is the second in this new Duchesses series. Like the first book it carries on the story of Jemma and Beaumont and the chess match with Villiers.

In this story the duchess in the main story frame is Poppy, the very young wife of the Duke of Fletcher. Fletch and Poppy meet and fall in love in Paris, the Christmas of 1778 and marry. Then the problems start. Deeply in love with his young wife Fletch has been looking forward to his marriage night, however even before they are married Poppy seems strangly repulsed by an intimacies such as kissing. She keeps telling him that her Mama says that ladies of quality don't do that sort of thing. This does not bode well for the wedding night.

Four years later things have not progressed very far in the bedchamber and Fletch is fed-up and deeply hurt that his beautiful wife does not seem to want him. So he decides to take a mistress. Their story progresses from there.

Meanwhile, Villiers has been injured in a duel by Jemma's brother (from the previous book). His health seems to deteriorate over the months to death's door, so of course the chess match has to be postponed. Meanwhile Villiers decides to play matchmaker with Charlotte Tatlock who is half in love with the Duke of Beaumont, Jemma's husband.

A light, frothy, fun read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars love this
as with all her books, just fabulous! well rounded characters, good storyline. I have loved everthing so far she has written.
Published 2 months ago by Granny
5.0 out of 5 stars worth it!!
loved the book couldn't put it down. i have now read all of the books in the series and even though this one isn't my favorite its definitely in the top 3.
Published 5 months ago by shell86
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read by Eloisa James
I am in the throes of reading all of Eloisa James' Desperate Duchesses series and have greatly enjoyed envy one so far.
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Yet another good book in the series the author has produced. The story follows a timie honoured fashion and provides all the "old romantics" that you... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Thomas Page
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This is my first novel by Eloisa James, personally I found it a bit tiresome. Ms James has some knowledge of that period which was evident in her descriptions of 'the ton' and... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by A. Braddick
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, but very silly
This was a fun book - I do enjoy Eloisa James's writing and characterisation, even if her grasp of period is shaky. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Duchess Lessons in Love
The `Desperate Duchesses' series continues with the Duke and Duchess of Fletcher. They married young and were helplessly in love, but after four years things are less than... Read more
Published on 24 May 2009 by Book Gannet
2.0 out of 5 stars Get to the point......
I must be unique but I did not enjoy this book at all as it was stretched to the limits with several stories occurring simultaneously & I missed not being able to read more about... Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by ROMANCE JUNKIE
4.0 out of 5 stars took awhile to get going .....
took a while for it to get going so when i got about half way through i kinda of gave up for a while but one lazy afternoon decided to pick it up again. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Lindymck
5.0 out of 5 stars Once again...........
Eloisa James delivers another fun and fantastic read.
I love the bi-play between all the characters, and in both of her Duchess books I have found myself more and more... Read more
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