Mistress of My Fate

Lordy I'm glad that's over. I know lots of other readers out there loved it - or at least felt it deserved higher ratings than what I gave it. I felt that 2 stars was even pushing it. It's books like this one that make me wish Goodreads had half star rating options too .... it wasn't a complete trol......more

This is a wonderful 'romp' with a strong female character who takes the reader on a whirlwind ride of love, betrayal and loss - and all set against the rich tapestry of Georgian London and its demimonde. Hallie Rubenhold is the most assured writer and she really knows her historical facts - but this......more

I wanted to LOVE this book, but I just didn't. Honestly I couldn't really get into the main character. She felt more like a child, whining about how she didn't really choose her fate, was so innocent, and just fell into this life, all the while the title is "mistress of my fate." No one, not even a......more

A delightful confection, a beautiful satire of the scandalous confession memoirs and a wonderfully intricate examination of the dealings of women in society. At its heart, the novel is a romance of Austen proportions and a Zola sensibility. Rubenhold is adept in creating the perfect, otherworldly qua......more

I was hoping for a lighthearted romp, and yes I got that. But I got something else too - a crappy book. Characters are not compelling, but rather whiney, shallow, immature, and stupid (although Hetty claims others think she is intelligent and clever.) I had lots of problems with this book. I realize......more