Double Deception (Signet Regency Romance)
by Patricia Oliver

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Book Review: Oliver does it again!
Summary: 5 Stars

Oliver uses one of the classic plot-lines in this book, that of indigent widow latching onto a young and naive man, who persuades himself that he's in love and wants to marry her. The twist, however, is that in this version of the plot the lady is no villain or harpy, as would usually be the case. Athena knows that she's not being entirely fair by Peregrine and feels guilty, but Peregine insists that he does love her, and he's very kind indeed to her daughter.

Peregrine's father, the Earl of St Aubyn, is (not surprisingly) none too happy about the engagement, and sets himself the task of separating the couple. However, he finds himself attracted to Athena, much against his will.

Again, Oliver doesn't resort to stereotypes: St Aubyn is by no means the heartless father. In fact, he is a sincere, caring and very moral man who hates what he has to do to detach Athena from his son, but does it because he loves his son. He does actually recognise Athena's merits, and the portrayal of his own dilemma makes this story all the more interesting.

In addition, Peregrine is also drawn very sympathetically. Even when - as could be expected - he falls in love with someone else, he doesn't forget his obligations, and he still keeps undertakings he's made to Athena's daughter.

All in all, a very enjoyable book, with a great cast of characters, including some minor ones who sound as if they deserve their own story!

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