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Ravishing the Heiress

Book 2 in the series:Fitzhugh

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'Ravishing the Heiress' in the Fitzhugh series by Sherry Thomas revolves around the emotional journey of Millie and Fitz in their arranged marriage. The story delves into the complexities of their relationship, including Fitz's past love, Isabelle, returning and the challenges they face in their marriage. The writing style is described as emotional, with flashbacks providing insight into the evolution of Millie and Fitz's relationship over the years.

Characters:

The characters are flawed yet complex, with Millie embodying strength and resilience, while Fitz struggles with emotional maturity and awareness.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is evocative and poetic, weaving together rich emotional narratives and character development through flashbacks and present timelines.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on an arranged marriage filled with unrequited love, emotional turmoil, and a love triangle, as the heroine navigates her feelings for her oblivious husband.

Setting:

Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the story explores social dynamics and the intricacies of arranged marriages.

Pacing:

The pacing is primarily slow, laden with tension, but some readers find the resolution abrupt and unsatisfying after a lengthy buildup.
Sometimes, as she lay in bed at night, she thought of falling in love, in the ways of a Jane Austen novel—her mother did not allow her to read the Brontës. Love, it seemed to her, was a result born of...

Notes:

The title 'Ravishing the Heiress' is considered misleading by some readers, as it implies more sensational content than is present.
The book is centered around an arranged marriage between Millie, an heiress, and Fitz, a reluctant earl.
Fitz is depicted as oblivious, spending years in love with another woman while Millie secretly loves him.
Their marriage spans eight years of emotional turmoil, with explicit consent for Fitz to engage with other women during this period.
Millie is characterized as strong yet passive, enduring Fitz's affairs without standing up for herself until later in the story.
The book is written in a dual timeline, alternating between past events and present circumstances, which some found confusing.
The story includes themes of unrequited love and emotional growth, with Millie eventually finding her voice and power.
Readers describe considerable angst and emotional depth in the characters' experiences, particularly in Millie's unfulfilled love for Fitz.
The resolution is noted to be abrupt, lacking in sufficient groveling or atonement from Fitz, which left some readers unsatisfied.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes content warnings related to themes of infidelity, emotional distress, and unresolved sexual tension due to the nature of the protagonists' relationships.

Has Romance?

Ravishing the Heiress contains a high level of romance, with the central relationship between the two main characters being the focal point of the story.

From The Publisher:

Millicent understands the terms of her arranged marriage all too well. She gets to be a Countess by marrying an impoverished Earl. And in return, the Earl Fitzhugh receives the benefit of her vast wealth, saving his family from bankruptcy. Because of her youth, they have agreed to wait eight years before consummating the marriage-and then, only to beget an heir. After which, they will lead separate lives.

It is a most sensible arrangement. Except for one little thing. Somehow Millie has fallen head over heels in love with her husband. Her husband, who has become her very best friend, but nothing more...Her husband, who plans to reunite with his childhood sweetheart, the beautiful and newly widowed Isabella, as soon as he has honored the pact with his wife...

As the hour they truly become husband-and-wife draws near, both Millie and Fitzhugh must face the truth in their hearts. Has their pact bred only a great friendship-or has it, without either of them quite noticing, given rise to a great love?

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About the Author:

The USA Today bestselling Sherry Thomas is one of the most acclaimed historical romance authors writing today, winning the RITA Award two years running, and appearing on innumerable "Best of the Year" lists, including those of Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Dear Author, and All About Romance. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and sons.

 
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