A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions vs L'affaire Lerouge: Which Should You Read?
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A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions
Lord Julian Caldicott is battling a severe case of winter doldrums as well as a serious bout of pre-wedding jitters. He longs to summon—invite, rather—his intended, Miss Hyperia West to Caldicott Hall, but she seems to…
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L'affaire Lerouge
Le jeudi 6 mars 1862, surlendemain du Mardi gras, cinq femmes du village de La Jonchere se presentaient au bureau de police de Bougival.
The verdict
- Readers rate A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions highest: A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions 4.3 · L'affaire Lerouge 3.8.
- L'affaire Lerouge has the widest readership — 635 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions | L'affaire Lerouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (635) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (49) | — |
Reception
| A Gentleman of Modest Ambitions | L'affaire Lerouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 49 | 635 |
| Editions | — | 148 |
| Want to read | — | 1038 |
| Pages | — | 478 |