Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas is a Victorian romance novel that delves into the unusual and controversial plotline of a married aristocratic couple, Lord and Lady Tremaine, estranged for ten years after their marriage. The story unfolds by shifting between 1882, the year they meet and marry, and 1893, the year they reunite to produce an heir before seeking a divorce. The book intricately weaves together past and present events, revealing the complexities of their relationship, the reasons for their estrangement, and the emotional turmoil they experience.
The narrative of Private Arrangements is characterized by deep emotional intensity, complex character dynamics, and a non-linear storytelling approach. Sherry Thomas skillfully crafts a tale of love, betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness, drawing readers into the lives of the protagonists, Gigi and Camden, as they navigate the repercussions of their past actions and strive to find their way back to each other. The book not only explores the romantic relationship between the main characters but also delves into the secondary storyline involving Gigi's mother and her own romantic pursuits, adding depth and richness to the overall narrative.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of betrayal, emotional abuse, infidelity, and references to miscarriage, with a backdrop of emotional turmoil that may be triggering for some readers.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central theme in Private Arrangements, driving the plot and character development throughout the story.
From The Publisher:
Love has designs of its own.…
To all of London society, Lord and Lady Tremaine had the ideal arrangement: a marriage based on civility, courteousness, and freedom-by all accounts, a perfect marriage. The reason? For the last ten years, husband and wife have resided on separate continents.
But once upon a time, things were quite different for the Tremaines….When Gigi Rowland first laid eyes on Camden Saybrook, the attraction was immediate and overwhelming. But what began in a spark of passion ended in betrayal the morning after their wedding-and now Gigi wants to be free to marry again. When Camden returns from America with an outrageous demand in exchange for her freedom, Gigi's decision will have consequences she never imagined, as secrets are exposed, desire is rekindled-and one of London's most admired couples must either fall in love all over again…or let each other go forever.
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1 comment(s)
This book was filled with stupid people. There, I said it. They learned nothing in the 10 years they were seperated. Time did nothing for them. No healed wounds, no maturing happened on either side, and no deepening of love either. I can't picture these two as a happily married couple, at all. Once the lust filled stage wears off, they'll be back to their infidelity ways. There's nothing beyond that which binds them.
What kept me reading is the author's writing style. It's very engaging and helps you overlook all the flaws that is the plot. 2 stars for that.
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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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