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The 11th Commandment: A Serial Regency in Ten Parts
"The 11th Commandment" was a serial Regency romance written for publication in InD'Tale Magazine. With the editor's permission, all ten parts of the story have been compiled and made available for those readers who'd like to have the whole story in one convenient place.
Approximate word count: 21,000 (novella)
Lady Katherine never learned the fine art of hiding one's indiscretions. Thus her one mistake became Society's biggest scandal. Can she overcome the shame and learn to love again?
Approximate word count: 21,000 (novella)
Lady Katherine never learned the fine art of hiding one's indiscretions. Thus her one mistake became Society's biggest scandal. Can she overcome the shame and learn to love again?
81 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 31, 2013
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Jaimey Grant
21 books167 followersI'm an author who battles ADD with sporadic doses of writing, book cover design, blogging, online promotion, homeschooling my two kids, fermenting things with my husband (mostly beer), video games, reading, and housework. (The housework suffers.) I sleep and eat when I remember.
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August 19, 2014
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Lady Katherine Henschel, Duchess of Jarvis, was back in London after two years of exile in Scotland. Exile for breaking the 11th Commandment of the ton; Thou shalt not get caught. And caught she was by her husband while she was in bed with Simon Delacourt. After Jarvis’ petition for divorce was not granted by Parliament, Katherine retreated to Scotland, still his wife, but shunned by Society. She would have stayed in Scotland except Jarvis died and she was required to present herself for the reading of the will. She hadn’t expected to see Simon there nor was she prepared for the generosity shown to her by her husband. She no longer need worry about how she and her daughter would live, but worrying about her reactions to Simon are another thing entirely. Why does she still burn for the man responsible for her fall? And will Simon confess what he knows about that fateful day even if it makes her hate him even more?
This is an awesome historical story with romance, fierce attraction and betrayal. The characters are very well-developed and the story moves along at a great clip. My only complaint is they seem to swing wildly from one emotion to another without much time to transition. I know this is a short story that was originally produced in separate monthly installments for InD’tale Magazine, so space was short, but I wish they didn’t hop around emotionally so much, like a leap frog. That’s my only complaint though. If you want a short historical tale with some meat to it then I recommend picking this one up.
Lady Katherine Henschel, Duchess of Jarvis, was back in London after two years of exile in Scotland. Exile for breaking the 11th Commandment of the ton; Thou shalt not get caught. And caught she was by her husband while she was in bed with Simon Delacourt. After Jarvis’ petition for divorce was not granted by Parliament, Katherine retreated to Scotland, still his wife, but shunned by Society. She would have stayed in Scotland except Jarvis died and she was required to present herself for the reading of the will. She hadn’t expected to see Simon there nor was she prepared for the generosity shown to her by her husband. She no longer need worry about how she and her daughter would live, but worrying about her reactions to Simon are another thing entirely. Why does she still burn for the man responsible for her fall? And will Simon confess what he knows about that fateful day even if it makes her hate him even more?
This is an awesome historical story with romance, fierce attraction and betrayal. The characters are very well-developed and the story moves along at a great clip. My only complaint is they seem to swing wildly from one emotion to another without much time to transition. I know this is a short story that was originally produced in separate monthly installments for InD’tale Magazine, so space was short, but I wish they didn’t hop around emotionally so much, like a leap frog. That’s my only complaint though. If you want a short historical tale with some meat to it then I recommend picking this one up.
October 12, 2013
I read all ten parts of The 11th Commandment in InD'Tale Magazine. There's really not much to say but this: READ IT, STAT!
A short story with characters you can connect with, full of suspense and the amazing regency settings that Mrs. Grant seems to capture better than anyone! It's rare for something of this length to offer much character development, yet, not only do we experience exactly that, but we also witness a beautiful romance between two people that, by all means and by their society's moral rules, shouldn't be together. The emotional roller coaster of Katherine's love for Simon - and vice versa - are sure to guarantee more than just a good time while reading this.
Excellent work, Mrs. Grant! One of the few times a fictional character put me in my place for my judgemental nature, and the first time I read one of your books - I'll be sure to check out the rest of them!
A short story with characters you can connect with, full of suspense and the amazing regency settings that Mrs. Grant seems to capture better than anyone! It's rare for something of this length to offer much character development, yet, not only do we experience exactly that, but we also witness a beautiful romance between two people that, by all means and by their society's moral rules, shouldn't be together. The emotional roller coaster of Katherine's love for Simon - and vice versa - are sure to guarantee more than just a good time while reading this.
Excellent work, Mrs. Grant! One of the few times a fictional character put me in my place for my judgemental nature, and the first time I read one of your books - I'll be sure to check out the rest of them!
June 22, 2019
Honestly, this book did not give the Regency vibe. Perhaps it was the cover that upset my judgement but the story felt a lot more recent. Can’t say I found it particularly romantic either. Each had used to other for their own gain a few years prior.
December 28, 2017
Better than expected
The synopsis of this book put me off for awhile. I am glad I took a chance and read it. Rather short but a good read all the same.
The synopsis of this book put me off for awhile. I am glad I took a chance and read it. Rather short but a good read all the same.
February 20, 2014
Lady Katherine has returned to England to hear her husband's will read ... and, to her surprise, she finds Simon in the lawyer's office as well. Simon, with whom she disgraced her husband ... whose petition to Parliament for a divorce was denied.
That's the set-up for this short tale that was serialized in In D'Tale magazine.
I realize that there are always limitations with short fiction, and that it is impossible, therefore, to capture every detail and nuance that one might capture in longer form. I've read and enjoyed a good many of Jaimey Grant's books, and part of what I love so much about them is getting to know and connect with the characters. This time? I didn't feel like I could care about any of them. I know that's my issue, but there it is. I couldn't connect to the characters and the plot seemed more than a little implausible as it unfolded.
Nevertheless, it was a decent, middle-of-the-road read that kept me occupied for an evening.
That's the set-up for this short tale that was serialized in In D'Tale magazine.
I realize that there are always limitations with short fiction, and that it is impossible, therefore, to capture every detail and nuance that one might capture in longer form. I've read and enjoyed a good many of Jaimey Grant's books, and part of what I love so much about them is getting to know and connect with the characters. This time? I didn't feel like I could care about any of them. I know that's my issue, but there it is. I couldn't connect to the characters and the plot seemed more than a little implausible as it unfolded.
Nevertheless, it was a decent, middle-of-the-road read that kept me occupied for an evening.
October 7, 2013
I read this one as a serial story each month in InD'Tale magazine (www.indtale.com). Each part was well written and left me counting the days until the next installment published. Although it might not translate as well in total short story form, it was perfect in juicy tidbits!
October 4, 2014
This book seemed like a diary entry that wasn't. There is a lot more to the story but nothing else. I can't really describe what I am meaning to say. It may seem like the pieces are all there but don't fit exactly. It's not a bad read but it did not flow for me.
April 11, 2016
This was a mess. The writing was all over the place. The entire book was about lust and two people who wanted to be angry and nasty to each other and not say the things that really mattered till the last chapter of the book. Just didn't like this one at all.
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