'False Angel' by Edith Layton follows the story of Lord Jocelin Kidd, a divorced Marquess who never intended to marry again, and Lady Leonora, who has been attracted to him for five years. Their budding attraction is hindered by Leonora's cousin Annabelle, who manipulates the situation by spreading lies about Leonora to Jocelin. As Jocelin starts to pull away from Leonora and focus on Annabelle, the plot unfolds into a tale of deceit, love, and difficult choices. The writing style of the book is a mix of narration, introspection, and dialogue, with some readers finding it tough to get used to initially but eventually adapting to it.

Characters:

The characters are well-crafted, with Leonora depicted as kind but unsuspecting, Annabelle as cunning, and Joss as somewhat foolish and conflicted.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is largely narrative with a focus on exposition over dialogue, rich in description yet slow to engage.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the rivalry between two women, Lady Lenora and her manipulative cousin Annabelle, who vie for the affections of Joss, a divorced marquess looking for love.

Setting:

The setting is Regency England, featuring both rural and urban locales, which play into the themes of class and societal expectations.

Pacing:

Pacing is uneven, starting slowly before gaining momentum in the middle, which may impact reader enjoyment.

Notes:

The story involves a love triangle between two women and one man.

Lord Jocelin Kidd, the hero, is a divorced marquess.

Lady Lenora is attracted to Joss but faces competition from her cousin Annabelle.

Annabelle is seen as manipulative and only interested in wealth and title.

Leonora believes Annabelle is fragile and easily deceives her.

The book features themes of jealousy and manipulation.

The plot reveals the sad realities of marriage in the Regency era.

Both women come from different social standings but desire the same man.

There are significant misunderstandings and lies that affect the main characters' relationships.

The novel is criticized for having a slow start and too much telling rather than showing.

Edith Layton's writing style receives mixed reviews, with some readers loving it and others disliking it.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Medium content warnings may include manipulation and themes of heartbreak and divorce, which could potentially trigger sensitive readers.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance present in the story, as it revolves around the relationships and courtship of the main characters.

From The Publisher:

The lovely Lady Leonora Talwin had heard all the stories about the rakish Marquess of Severne and vowed never to become one of his victims. But she knew far too little about her foolish heart to daunt this lord who feasted on such feminine frailties.

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False Angel

Edith Layton