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Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1)

Lisa Kleypas
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Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Lisa Kleypas

Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1840s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas follows Annabelle, a young woman in early Victorian England, as she navigates societal pressures and romances to secure a future for her family. The novel, set within the "Wallflowers" series, delves into themes of friendship, love, and societal expectations.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

88,492 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas offers a blend of romance and social critique within a historical setting. Readers praise its engaging characters and strong emotional arc. Some, however, find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, the novel is well-received for its immersive storytelling and charming romantic elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1)?

Readers who relish passionate Regency-era romances like Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series will enjoy Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas. Fans of strong, witty heroines navigating societal expectations and the complexities of love will find this novel engaging and enchanting.

4.2

88,492 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1840s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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