Title: Pride and Pleasure
Author: Sylvia Day
First published January 25, 2011
293 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780758293602 (ISBN10: 0758293607)
Rating: 3.74
Overview
Have you ever made a list of people you’d like to have dinner with? What if that list came to life?
In Rebecca Serle’s charming novel, The Dinner List, Sabrina finds herself face to face with her list at her 30th birthday party. Alongside her best friend, she sits with three significant people from her past and Audrey Hepburn.
As the night unfolds, Sabrina realizes that this gathering is not a mere coincidence. The Dinner List is a heartwarming story that blends magical realism with romance, leaving you with a sweet taste in your mouth.
Bon appetit.
About the Author
With over twenty award-winning novels under her belt, Sylvia Day has become a household name in the literary world. Her works have topped the charts in multiple countries, earning her the title of #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, #1 Sunday Times, #1 Globe and Mail, #1 Der Spiegel, and #1 international bestselling author.
Her impressive repertoire includes ten New York Times bestsellers and thirteen USA Today bestsellers. Her books have been translated into forty-one languages, and she has sold over twenty million copies worldwide.
If you’re a fan of romance novels, Sylvia Day is a must-read author. To learn more about her and her works, visit sylviaday.com.
Editoral Review
Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day is a historical romance novel that was published on January 25, 2011. Day is a New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels and novellas in various genres, including historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance.
In Pride and Pleasure, Day tells the story of two fiercely independent characters who are drawn to each other despite their differences and the social norms of their time. Set in Regency-era England, the novel follows the story of Georgian heiress Elizabeth Cameron, who is on a mission to find a suitable man to marry and help her secure her family’s wealth and status.
However, Elizabeth’s plans are interrupted by Marcus Ashford, a notorious libertine who is hired by Elizabeth’s family to provide security for her while she searches for a husband. Despite their initial animosity towards each other, Elizabeth and Marcus soon find themselves drawn to each other’s passion and determination.
The novel is characterized by its richly developed characters, lush descriptions of the Regency era, and steamy erotic scenes. Day’s skill as a writer is evident in her ability to evoke the historical period with vivid detail and to create complex, multi-dimensional characters that are both relatable and compelling.
The romance between Elizabeth and Marcus is filled with tension, passion, and conflict, and readers will find themselves rooting for the couple to overcome their differences and find happiness together. Day’s novel also addresses several social issues that were prevalent in Regency-era England, including class divides, gender roles, and the treatment of women.
Elizabeth’s struggle to find independence and control over her own life in a society that values women only for their beauty and marriageability is a powerful commentary on the limitations placed on women during the time period. The novel also explores the themes of self-discovery and self-acceptance, as both Elizabeth and Marcus learn to embrace their own desires and follow their hearts.
However, while the novel has many strengths, it also has some flaws. The pacing of the story can feel slow at times, particularly in the middle of the book, and some of the subplots and secondary characters feel underdeveloped.
Additionally, while the erotic scenes are well-written and steamy, they may be too explicit for some readers. Overall, Pride and Pleasure is a well-crafted historical romance novel that will appeal to fans of the genre.
Day’s skillful storytelling, detailed world-building, and complex characters make for a compelling read that will transport readers back to the Regency era. However, readers who prefer a faster pace and more streamlined plot may find the novel slow-going at times.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
