The Lion's Daughter <DELUXE - Fix>

: Reviewers from The Books Smugglers and The StoryGraph highlight the exotic Albanian setting as a refreshing departure from typical London-set Regencies.

: Some readers at THC Reviews and Portia Bridget found the first half slow or the political intrigue confusing. The Lion's Daughter

: Set primarily in Albania , the story follows Esme Brentmor, a woman raised among tribes who is determined to avenge her father’s murder. She is forced to team up with Varian St. George, a "lazy and irresponsible" English aristocrat who has gambled away his fortune. Strengths : : Reviewers from The Books Smugglers and The

: The "mismatched pair" dynamic between the fiery Esme and the debauched Varian is a major draw. Weaknesses : the story follows Esme Brentmor