7/7/2023 0 Comments True Pretenses by Rose LernerThe characters are complicated and deeply rooted in their own individual histories, histories that are gradually revealed to the reader throughout the story in a satisfying and gradual enlightening. I was hoping to like True Pretenses because I enjoyed my chat with its author so much, and guess what? I did. The book’s description ends with “Warning: contains secrets and pies.” That, and her book was right up my alley: a story about a Jewish con man in Regency England. She’d clearly read my blog, she’s witty, she was personable AND she chatted with me about antique jewelry. Rose Lerner sent me the best blind book pitch email I’ve ever seen. Because of your interests, we feel you would appreciate this novel!”) to the completely off-base. They range from the delicately vague (“We always enjoy your insightful articles about your topic, especially the recent ones. I appreciate the interest, but almost all of them are from people who haven’t bothered to glance at my website. I get a fair number of emails from authors who want me to read their books (and publishers who want me to read their authors’) books. Read it: if you like well-written, plot-driven romances. Other elements: con men, family duty, steamy hijinks in carriages, forbidden love, secrets and pies.
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