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: Critics at The StoryGraph note that parts of the book (written in the 90s) include dated tropes like fatphobia and an unnecessary conflict regarding the heroine's age. Band Review: The Lion's Daughter (Sludge/Progressive Metal)
: 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 : The Lion's Daughter
: Some readers at THC Reviews and Portia Bridget found the first half slow or the political intrigue confusing. : Critics at The StoryGraph note that parts
Review: The Lion's Daughter (Scoundrels 01) by Loretta Chase George, a "lazy and irresponsible" English aristocrat who
First published in 1992, this is the first book in the acclaimed Scoundrels series. It is often praised for its unique setting and strong, unconventional heroine.
: Reviewers from The Books Smugglers and The StoryGraph highlight the exotic Albanian setting as a refreshing departure from typical London-set Regencies.