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The Wicked Ways of a True Hero Mass Market Paperback – March 3, 2009

by Barbara Metzger (Author)

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Determined to find a husband during London's debutante Season to escape her abusive father, Miss Corisande Abbott finds a hero -- and the man of her dreams -- in British soldier Daniel Stamfield who, despite her unsavory reputation, agrees to fake an engagement. Original.

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*Starred Review* Daniel Stamfield is a human lie detector—he breaks out in a rash whenever someone lies. Once the British Army discovers Daniel’s gift, they use it on captured officers from Napoleon’s army. After years of sorting out fact from fiction for the military, Daniel is now in dire need of a vacation, one where he can gamble, drink, wench, and stay in bed as long as he wants. However, his mother has other plans: she wants him to accompany his sister Susanna through her first season. Daniel’s not sure he can survive rubbing elbows with the ton and hearing all the lies and deceptions that fuel the marriage market. Corisande Abbott is in London for the season, too—a woman Daniel prevented from eloping three years earlier, whom he has been unable to forget. The talented Metzger never fails to delight. Her trademark humor, clever premise, skillful writing, and memorable characters make this a book destined for high popularity. Libraries will want all three witty books in the True Love trilogy (Truly Yours, 2007; The Scandalous Life of a True Lady, 2008). --Shelley Mosley

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Signet; Original edition (March 3, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451226348
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451226341
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.3 x 0.95 x 6.84 inches

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Nan51

A Wonderful Way to End the Trilogy

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014

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I thought Barbara Metzger was at her best when she wrote this story. The hero is so charming - a true friend, companion, loyal, kind and able to admit when he has made a mistake. The heroine has every reason to be angry with him and unwilling to be around him when they meet again. The subplot that runs throughout all three books of using their unique talents to help their country both during the Napoleonic Wars and after, abroad and at home, is fascinating to someone who is interested in that period. If you are not particularly interested in history, it doesn't matter a whit. The romance is developed with sweetness, heroics and humor. Just as a Metzger story is expected to be. I really enjoyed this story!

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statengirl

Entertaining tale but romance a bit thin

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2009

3 ½ - 4 stars. This is the final book in Metzger's 'True Love' trilogy about the Royce family whose men have an unusual ability to detect the truth, such as one sees red and another has a bitter taste when they hear someone speak falsely. They hide their 'gift' from all but a few, lest they be seen as sorcerers or worse. This book features Royce cousin Daniel Stamfield, who breaks out in a rash if he hears a lie, making it difficult for him to be out in society. Using his talent, Daniel was a crack interrogator for the British army during the recent Napoleonic war. But his giant size and amazing success unfairly earned him a reputation as a brute. The war took its toll on Daniel and he has since drowned himself in booze and gambling and women...fiercely resisting pleas from his cousins to put his power to use in fighting crime. Then his widowed mother comes to London for his sister's come-out and insists that Daniel, as head of the family, help in the effort. Daniel is forced to clean up, sober up and move in with his mother and sister. Upon his arrival, he is alarmed to find that his mother's goddaughter, Miss Corisande "Corie" Abbott, is staying with them as well.

Daniel has not seen or heard of Corie in three years...since he helped her father track her down and prevent her elopement to an army officer. Daniel caught them in bed at an inn en route to their wedding and now assumes the worst of Corie, calling her a whore and a bad influence...albeit a very beautiful one. Corie thinks Daniel is the immoral one and a thoughtless ruffian to boot. She hates him for thwarting her escape from her abusive father, who has kept her a virtual prisoner since. Now, with her godmother's help, Corie hopes to once and for all be free of her sire by finding a husband during the London season. Daniel and Corie should want nothing to do with each other...but there's no accounting for the ways of the heart.

Barbara Metzger is an excellent writer with a wonderful sense of humor. Daniel's troublesome and poorly timed outbreaks are truly funny, as are the couple's private thoughts about each other. And the initial exchange between Corie and Daniel is dynamite. Unfortunately, there is not enough of this sparkling banter. There are also too few romantic moments, as the couple spends a good part of the book outwardly resisting the other or denying their feelings, while inwardly yearning for each other's love. Too much of the romance takes place in their minds, and what romance there is, is not very intimate. Daniel is pretty loveable, though, as he progresses from swaggering rake to besotted beau, while coming to terms with his remarkable talent. I like this book overall and have also liked the series, particularly the first book, "Truly Yours".

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JJares

Not My Favorite Metzger Novel

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017

This is the final part of a trilogy that is one part funny, one part mystery and one part paranormal. OK, I was happy with everything except the paranormal.

Daniel is a womanizing, drinking, gambling bachelor who is forced to mend his ways when his mother and sister decide to come to London for the Season. They bring along the mother's goddaughter, who is also looking for a husband.

Daniel and the goddaughter, Corisande Abbott, have an unfortunate past history. Daniel helped Mr. Abbott snatch Corie from the arms of her lover and return her to her father's home, without ever asking a question of Corie. She now hates Daniel.

There was lots of humor but I thought some of the humor went flat when Daniel had so many 'itches in his britches' when he lied. Suddenly, Daniel became a counterfeit detector midway through the book. This story did not read like a complete novel but episodic snatches put together.

To be fair, I have not read the previous novels and that may have something to do with my dissatisfaction. 3.5 stars

Royce Lie Detectors
1. Truly Yours (2007)
2. The Scandalous Life of a True Lady (2008)
** 3. The Wicked Ways of a True Hero (2009)

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A TRUE GENTLEMAN!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014

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THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO ONE THAT CAN WRITE A VERY FUNNY MYSTERY LIKE THIS LADY. ALL OF HER BOOKS ARE
SO GOOD YOU GO RIGHT BACK TO UN-READ BOOKS TO SELECT A NEW ONE, MY ONLY PROBLEM IS, I HAVE READ THEM
ALL. I DEARLY LOVE FUNNY REGENCYS, AND THERE AREN`T THAT MANY AUTHORS WHO DO FUNNY, MOST ARE SO FULL
OF SEX, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR FUNNY. FUNNY IS GOOD BECAUSE YOU GET ALL CUSTOMERS, EVERYBODY LIKES A
GOOD LAUGH, WITH SEX IT IS A LOT MORE FUN TO DO IT YOURSELF , RATHER THAN READ ABOUT IT-----SORRY, BUT IF
YOU ARE READING ABOUT, WELL IT STANDS TO REASON YOUR ONLY READING.

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Nena

Lots of fun

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019

Very earthy humor, unusual characters, risqué situations. Overall, lots of fun. Initially I was taken aback by what was quite vulgar indeed, but soon enough I saw the humor and enjoyed it.

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Sue

Terrific ending to a terrific series

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

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Although I have enjoyed all three books in the series, this is my favorite. I am completely charmed by this delightful romp. Daniel is one of the most interesting heroes ever. He is utterly unique and completely unexpected. The subtle humor enhanced the enjoyment of a very nicely done light romance.

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M.A.N.

Love the cover.

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017

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The other two in this series are good too.

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