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Book Review of Duke of Pleasure (Maiden Lane, Bk 11)

Duke of Pleasure (Maiden Lane, Bk 11)
Duke of Pleasure (Maiden Lane, Bk 11)
Author: Elizabeth Hoyt
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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I'm going to have to say I think this book is my favorite of the Maiden Lane series. (Yes it beats- just barely- Thief of Shadows). Hugh is one of the King's illegitimate children. He was acknowledged and was given a Dukedom. He works undercover for the King. A widower who was unhappily married, he left and went overseas and is now back in London after his wife's death. Alf has grown up in St Giles. She dresses as a boy, because it is safer for her and she can go about her day. Alf is good a getting information. She is also the Ghost at night. Alf has been in previous (all?) books. I was super excited to read her story.
I liked that Hugh involved her in just about all the discussions about the Lords of Chaos and continued to do so after her sex was discovered. She played a significant roll in his rescue at the end and in the apprehension of some of this group. The only thing I would have liked more of was at the end. How are they going to work together? Hugh had mentioned more than once how their skills complimented the other.
Next is Iris and Raphael- both introduced in this one. Iris is a widow. Raphael's father was the leader of the Lords of Chaos. He also has a huge scar on his face.