How to Fake It in Society is a charming historical fiction romance. With plenty of lies and misconceptions, it’s a testament to standing up for ourselves. For believing we are worthy of love. Keep reading this book review of How to Fake It in Society for my full thoughts.
Summary
It is 1821 and Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte is making a splash in London Society. The son of Jeanne de Valois de La Motte, infamous for stealing a priceless diamond necklace meant for Marie Antoinette, Nico hopes to restore his wronged mother’s reputation, if only he can raise the funds. But he must operate with great secrecy, because the Bourbon dynasty murdered his mother, and he fears for his life.
At least, that’s what he tells Titus Pilcrow. Titus was a simple shopkeeper, making and selling artists’ paints, when he found himself suddenly married to an immensely wealthy woman who wanted to disinherit her nephew on her deathbed. As word spreads of his fortune, Titus finds himself a target of every scammer and beggar in London . . . including one Nicolas-Marc, Comte de Valois de La Motte.
Nico is on his last legs, out of money, and on the run from some terrifying gangsters. When Titus offers Nico a space in his household, it’s the perfect chance for him to exploit London’s newest golden purse – until he falls in love with the man he needs to cheat. Still, Nico is sure they can have a happy ending together. If he can just find his way out of his own web of lies . . .
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
How to Fake It in Society begins with a reversal of fortune. This dual perspective story examines what happens when we are thrown into circumstances of fate and also brought together by machinations. Titus has recently come into money and with more money comes more problems. But for Titus it forces Nico into his orbit and for him to realize he has to stand up for himself. We can think we are doing what’s right, but this reversal of fortune is an opportunity for him to live. All while trying to figure out who isn’t there for the right reasons. It’s about someone who inspires us to take ourselves seriously, to show us we need to believe we are worthy of love.
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To find the bravery within us. To know that we can do the ‘right’ thing or the right thing for us. How to Fake It in Society is a charming queer romance which I enjoyed. It was a great read to begin May with after an exhausting month. Find How to Fake It in Society on Goodreads, Storygraph, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.