I appreciate the publisher allowing me to read this book. Though hard to follow at times I enjoyed this book.

Think that dukes are all stuffy and boring? Think again! From suicides to run away lovers, and more - the Dukes of Bolton has had an interesting and colorful history.

Through this book, you are going to watch as the family expands their holdings, survives the English Civil War, and navigates the murky waters that inevitably surrounds the monarchy - you can watch the family evolve and conform to the rules of society at the time. They were unafraid to push their agenda's, and even lie about being ill in order to hedge their bets against the ruling monarch at the time. Intrigue runs deep with this family!

I enjoyed this book, although there were a few times I felt as though I got lost, and had to untangle my way back to the family and figure out the dynamics. I did learn quite a bit, and it was highly informative with lots of great facts thrown in! I highly recommend this!