'Not Quite a Husband' by Sherry Thomas revolves around the complex and tumultuous relationship between the main characters, Leo Marsden and Bryony. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century India on the eve of rebellion, the story follows their journey of a failed marriage, annulment, and a chance to make things right amidst the Indian Mutiny. The writing style is described as engaging, with vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and a compelling narrative structure that seamlessly weaves together flashbacks and present events.
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Content warnings include issues of consent, infidelity, and emotionally intense themes.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central theme, with deep emotional ties and complexities between the characters.
From The Publisher:
Sherry Thomas is one of the hottest new voices in historical romance, garnering the highest praise from today's bestselling writers ("Entrancing." -Mary Balogh; "Ravishingly sinful, intelligent and addictive." -Eloisa James). Now Sherry delivers this powerful story of a remarkable woman and the love she thought she'd never find-with the man she thought she'd lost forever.…
Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon-to no one's surprise, not even Bryony Asquith's. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India?
Leo has no reason to think Bryony could ever forgive him for the way he treated her, but he won't rest until he's delivered an urgent message from her sister-and fulfilled his duty by escorting her safely back to England. But as they risk their lives for each other on the journey home, will the biggest danger be the treacherous war around them-or their rekindling passion?
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I don't think I have ever read anything from Sherry Thomas, however I've heard some good things about her (or rather about them as it is a writing duo). Anyway, I really liked what I get with
Not Quite a Husband.
This is a second chance romance. Bryony and Leo were once married but it didn't work out and she insisted on annulment. Four years later they meet again in India. As they travel though the country, they have an opportunity to talk to each other finally.
Even though I didn't like the idea behind the motive of their unsuccessful marriage, I liked how they change over the years, especially Bryony. And that Leo was still caring about her through all this time. The author made a huge job learning a lot about India, but to be honest I've skipped most of the descriptions of India's topography since I'm not a fan of them.
This is a really nice story with a truly likeable characters. I will definitely read some other books from this author.
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About the Author:
Sherry Thomas burst onto the romance scene with Private Arrangements, one of the most anticipated debut historical romances in recent history and a Publishers Weekly Best of the Year book. Lisa Kleypas calls her "the most powerfully original historical romance…
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