Title: Let Sleeping Rogues Lie
Author: Sabrina Jeffries
First published January 1, 2008
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9781416551515 (ISBN10: 1416551514)
Rating: 3.95
Overview
Sabrina Jeffries’ Let Sleeping Rogues Lie follows Madeline Prescott, a young teacher determined to restore her family’s reputation by taking a teaching position at Mrs. Harris’s School for Young Ladies.
However, her plans are disrupted when she is tasked with overseeing rake lessons for the students, taught by the devilishly handsome and charming Anthony Dalton, Viscount Norcourt. Madeline has always believed that passion and desire can be controlled and classified, until she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Anthony.
Despite knowing the risks, Madeline cannot resist the temptation of a dalliance with a rake. With everything on the line, Madeline must decide whether to follow her heart or her head.
About the Author
Meet Sabrina Jeffries, a New York Times bestselling author with a portfolio of over 50 novels and short stories (some of which she wrote using the pseudonyms Deborah Martin and Deborah Nicholas). When she’s not writing her heart out in a caffeine-fueled daydream, she’s either traveling with her husband and adult autistic son or indulging in some of her favorite hobbies: completing jigsaw puzzles, savoring chocolate, or listening to music.
With more than 9 million copies of her books in print across 22 different languages, Sabrina never looks back on the decision to leave her academic career behind in exchange for the pure joy of writing entertaining fiction. In fact, she even dreams of one day writing a book that has the power to save the world.
Sabrina’s passion and ambition know no bounds.
Editoral Review
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by Sabrina Jeffries is a historical romance novel that was first published on January 1, 2008. Sabrina Jeffries is a New York Times bestselling author who is known for writing historical romances that captivate readers.
This book is part of her popular “School for Heiresses” series, which centers around a group of young ladies who are attending school to learn the ins and outs of high society. The plot follows the story of Charlotte Harris, a young woman who is attending the school for heiresses.
Charlotte is determined to find out what happened to her missing brother, who is believed to have become a rogue. She seeks the help of one of her schoolmates, Lord Granville, who is a notorious rake.
As they work together to uncover the truth about the missing brother, Charlotte and Lord Granville find themselves falling in love. However, they must overcome their individual struggles and societal disapproval to be together.
Sabrina Jeffries excels at creating dynamic and engaging characters, and the characters in Let Sleeping Rogues Lie are no exception. Charlotte is a strong-willed and determined heroine, while Lord Granville is a charming and witty hero.
Their banter and chemistry are a highlight of the book. The setting, which is Victorian England, is also well-drawn and immersive.
One of the strengths of this book is the way it tackles themes of family, loyalty, and trust. The relationship between Charlotte and her brother is complex and emotional, and Jeffries handles it with sensitivity and nuance.
The romance between Charlotte and Lord Granville is also handled thoughtfully, and their eventual coming together feels earned and satisfying. However, the pacing of the book can be slow, and some readers may find that the plot takes too long to unfold.
Additionally, the plot twist at the end of the book feels rushed and a bit contrived. Overall, Let Sleeping Rogues Lie is an enjoyable and well-crafted historical romance novel.
Fans of the genre will appreciate Jeffries’ strong writing and engaging characters. However, readers who are looking for a faster-paced plot may want to look elsewhere.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars.
