I read the free teaser "part one", FREEDOM, which was incomplete, so purchased the complete set, expecting it to be exciting. I have not been able, thus far, to finish "part two". It is very drawn out and boring. Perhaps I can force myself to finish it, and get on with the other parts in the series, hoping they will get better.

This is my first time reading this author, and doubt Ms LeBlanc has the ability to hold my interest, at the pace her book is moving.

In part ONE and three fourths of part TWO, I have learned: Francine has been transported to 1880, becoming her ancestor Madeleine -- the Duke of Roxleigh is enamored with Miss Francine, the time traveler, to distraction (a little over the top for a Duke) -- the accident that brought her to the Duke's manor destroyed her clothing, so after days of her being alone in her rooms while her bruises healed, he had a seamstress make her dresses, and allowed her outside her apartment -- she was running from the Earl of Hepplewort, a madman and Madeleine's fiance, when she collided with the Duke's carriage, but now, as Francine (from the present), she knows nothing about what is happening in 1880 -- trying to escape his debilitating feelings (can't sleep, can't think of anything else--like a teenage crush) for Miss Francine, the Duke leaves for London to take care of unfinished business and to discuss his feelings for Francine with his younger brother, Perry, a Rake -- while in London, his Rakish brother, talks him into attending a ball, where many of their relatives are also in attendance  ...which is where I stopped reading.

It doesn't seem to be a bad plot, but very poorly executed, in my opinion. I doubt I will have the patience to finish the six-part series.

I feel I made a mistake in buying the series, and cannot recommend it.
I read the free teaser "part one", FREEDOM, which was incomplete, so purchased the complete set, expecting it to be exciting. I have not been able, thus far, to finish "part two". It is very drawn out and boring. Perhaps I can force myself to finish it, and get on with the other parts in the series, hoping they will get better. This is my first time reading this author, and doubt Ms LeBlanc has the ability to hold my interest, at the pace her book is moving. In part ONE and three fourths of part TWO, I have learned: Francine has been transported to 1880, becoming her ancestor Madeleine -- the Duke of Roxleigh is enamored with Miss Francine, the time traveler, to distraction (a little over the top for a Duke) -- the accident that brought her to the Duke's manor destroyed her clothing, so after days of her being alone in her rooms while her bruises healed, he had a seamstress make her dresses, and allowed her outside her apartment -- she was running from the Earl of Hepplewort, a madman and Madeleine's fiance, when she collided with the Duke's carriage, but now, as Francine (from the present), she knows nothing about what is happening in 1880 -- trying to escape his debilitating feelings (can't sleep, can't think of anything else--like a teenage crush) for Miss Francine, the Duke leaves for London to take care of unfinished business and to discuss his feelings for Francine with his younger brother, Perry, a Rake -- while in London, his Rakish brother, talks him into attending a ball, where many of their relatives are also in attendance... which is where I stopped reading. It doesn't seem to be a bad plot, but very poorly executed, in my opinion. I doubt I will have the patience to finish the six-part series. I feel I made a mistake in buying the series, and cannot recommend it.