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Title: The Courtesan's Book of Secrets

Author: Georgie Lee

Narrator: Jenny Sterlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Romance, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Uncovered: a list of noblemen's names - each one guilty of treason. To save his family legacy, Rafe Densmore must seize a courtesan's infamous register. No one can ever know how his father betrayed his country! One person stands in Rafe's way - the beautiful Cornelia, Comtesse de Vane. In the card rooms of Paris, Rafe and Cornelia made an unbeatable...intimate team. Until, convinced of Rafe's desertion, desperate Cornelia married an elderly comte. Now, returning to London an impoverished widow, she'll do anything to possess the register. Even if that means becoming Rafe's partner once again....

Members Reviews:

The Courtesan's Book of Secrets

When I started reading, I was in despair because I had just finished a total disaster of a book & thought this was another disaster. The beginning was much too slow & tedious but finally got redeemed with the discovery of the register & the fire. Touching & sweet ending.

A Passionate and Sensual Love Story

I had not read any of Georgie Leeâs books but, when she was featured on fellow author, Ella Quinnâs blog recently, I was intrigued by the premise of her latest book, The Courtesanâs Book of Secrets and added it to my list of books I definitely wanted to read. So I was delighted when Ms Lee asked if I would like to read and review the book and it certainly didnât disappoint.

This was such a compelling story and I felt a real empathy for Rafe and Cornelia. During their years together, it was obvious that they had fallen in love, although they never admitted it to each other. Cornelia believed that to Rafe she was nothing more than his gambling partner and someone to warm his bed. Rafe felt he had nothing to offer Cornelia other than a future of unpredictable card games and rundown lodgings. The anger and bitterness over their perceived betrayal of each other is so evident in their stinging exchanges when they meet at Lady Daltmouthâs ball, but they cannot deny the feelings they still arouse in each other. I love how, despite everything that has happened, Rafe is still kind and protective towards Cornelia.

They both needed to find the book to protect those they love. When Rafe discovered that his father was a traitor, selling secrets to the French, he knows that, unless he can locate the book and destroy the evidence, all his lands will be seized. He loves his mother too much to see her reduced to poverty and degradation. How could I not adore a hero who cares so much for his mother? Cornelia is willing to do anything to protect her half-brother Andrew, even resort to blackmail.

I like how Rafeâs small acts of kindness to Miss Allen and her son and to Monsieur Fournier have greater significance later in the story.

The romance is poignant, tender and passionate and Ms Lee conveys all the emotions between Rafe and Cornelia quite beautifully.

At times, it seems there are too many obstacles for Rafe and Cornelia to overcome but Ms Lee resolves the issues in a believable way.

I liked Rafeâs mother, Lady Densmore, so kind and understanding. Even in her own reduced circumstances, she still cares about the people on the estate.