I still dislike the fact that the books are so short in this series but the interesting content makes up for it. It is wonderful to see the romance starting to blossom between Alessandra and the duke and for him to finally do something to someone else for starting rumors about her. It is also heartwarming to see her making real friendships with the queen as well as Sally and Erin her maid and the woman who makes her dresses. Of course, Katrina and Kate continue their antics and I cannot wait to eventually see them fall from grace so they can no longer abuse and look down on others. If this book were a soap opera those two characters would be people that fans would love to hate. On to the next book.