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The Accidental Servants: Georgians in Paris Kindle Edition

by Christina Dudley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 335 ratings

All's fair in love and peace...

1774. In the decade-long respite from war with France, the English flooded the Continent. And like a siren, Ancien Régime Paris beckoned, promising elegance, adventure, and love.
From kitchens to ballrooms, delight your palate with Georgians in Paris, four clean and sweet romance novellas to be enjoyed in any order.

♥★♥★

He’s marooned without a penny. She’s in hiding to protect her virtue. As servants in the same Parisian household, can love be found between the schoolroom and the scullery?

Charles Ellsworth is a young Englishman on his triumphant Grand Tour when the dissolution of his family fortunes and his own recklessness leave him stranded and in debt. He enters service as a tutor in the household of M. Tremblay, with nothing but his wits and the kindness shown him by an elderly maid to depend on.

Pretty Jeanne Martineau played ingenue roles with a traveling theatre company before the manager absconded with the receipts. Now she works as a maid for the rakish M. Tremblay to avoid starvation, but escaping his groping hands requires she don the disguise of a hideous old woman.

When Charles glimpses Jeanne without her disguise, he quickly falls for the lovely young woman, but how can she reveal the truth without them losing everything to M. Tremblay’s terrible ire and desire?

♥The Accidental Servants is a clean and wholesome 18th-century romance novella, written in the traditional style.♥
Other books in the Georgians in Paris series:

  • A Match Gone Awry by Arlem Hawks
  • The Vicomte's Masquerade by Sofi Laporte
  • A Sham Betrothal by Jennie Goutet

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKLWXN43
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Georgians in Paris
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 335 ratings

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Christina Dudley

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When a Charles Dickens Final Jeopardy question saved her from total humiliation on the game show, Christina Dudley decided her degrees in English Literature and lifelong reading obsession might actually come in useful, and she sat down to write her first novel.

Now, twenty books later, she is the author of three series of sparkling Regency romances and the contemporary Jane Austen adaptation PRIDE AND PRESTON LIN (Third State Books, March 2024), which was named to the 2024 Best Romance lists for Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Library Journal.

Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area on a diet of classics and Regency romance, her tastes have grown to include sci-fi with robots, survival epics, and doorstop-sized histories, but love stories will always be her favorite.

She and her family live in Bellevue, Washington.

To join her mailing list and receive a FREE copy of a Hapgoods of Bramleigh novella, visit her namesake website.

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Customers find the book delightful and wildly entertaining, with superb writing that's humorous and clever. They enjoy the characters and appreciate the unique plot, with one review highlighting the tangled layers of conflict. Customers consider it an engaging start to the series.

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13 customers mention "Enjoyment"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wildly entertaining, with one review noting how the mix of characters and the dash of suspense and humor make it a nice distraction from life.

"What a delightful adventure through Paris theater and the world of servants for the elite...." Read more

"A fun and funny story of misadventures of three main characters...." Read more

"...All in all a very nice distraction from life for a few hours that, while holding to the formulaic bones of romance, will not bore you and may even..." Read more

"This book is interesting and intriguing. The characters are well developed and the plot is well constructed...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and satisfying to read.

"...are not quick to show their true nature until the end but it is well done...." Read more

"...of that time, so of course the way it evolves is ridiculous but also satisfying...." Read more

"...The characters are well developed and the plot is well constructed. All of the threads are eventually tied up in a satisfying manner. Well done." Read more

"...and knew how much Charles and Jeanne helped their family, this books was a real treat. Their niece Florence starts off the series...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its humorous and clever style, while another mentions laughing out loud at the characters' antics.

"...Not my personal favorite but the writing itself wasn’t bad, just the story line." Read more

"...This book did it all. Not only was it wildly entertaining but beautifully written as well...." Read more

"...I loved the tangled layers of conflict, the heart, the humor, and I especially loved the sweet and sincere romance between Charles and Jeanne...." Read more

"...The author crafted it really well. The writing was humorous and clever, and I loved all the characters (besides the villain), especially Bertrand..." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning a funny story of misadventures involving three main characters.

"...I so enjoyed the escapades of a talented heroine, Jeanne and the layers of subterfuge of costumes and hiding." Read more

"A fun and funny story of misadventures of three main characters...." Read more

"...This is an uplifting read as Charles matures in character while finding his vocation and unexpected circumstances transpire to lead to good outcome..." Read more

"This book is interesting and intriguing. The characters are well developed and the plot is well constructed...." Read more

6 customers mention "Plot twists"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the tangled layers of conflict.

"...I enjoyed the characters and plot very much...." Read more

"...There are lots of false turns, twisted plots and fortunate saves that lead to HEAs not only for our main characters but some others as well...." Read more

"...There are many plot twists before Charles and Jeanne are able to make their home in England. Very enjoyable read !" Read more

"...I heartily recommend it to those who enjoy sweet and humorous Regency romances." Read more

3 customers mention "Enticing read"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as an uplifting and heartwarming read that answers enticing questions.

"...This is an uplifting read as Charles matures in character while finding his vocation and unexpected circumstances transpire to lead to good outcome..." Read more

"...first book in a new series, but in a very important sense it answers enticing questions about another series of hers which is drawing to a close,..." Read more

"...I loved the tangled layers of conflict, the heart, the humor, and I especially loved the sweet and sincere romance between Charles and Jeanne...." Read more

3 customers mention "Start of series"3 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a delightful start to the series.

"...Their niece Florence starts off the series. This book explains why Charles was unable to easily return to his family in England...." Read more

"Thank you very much Christina for a delightful start to this series!!..." Read more

"Great start to a series. I love Christina Dudley’s work and this is no exception. She handled the silliness very well in my opinion. Great fun." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • K. Shaputis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brava, Ms. Dudley
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    What a delightful adventure through Paris theater and the world of servants for the elite. I so enjoyed the escapades of a talented heroine, Jeanne and the layers of subterfuge of costumes and hiding.
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  • Luci
    4.0 out of 5 stars clean and fun romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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    A fun and funny story of misadventures of three main characters. Each end up in dire straits for various reasons and from there the story unfolds.

    I enjoyed the characters and plot very much. Both the heroes and heroines are not quick to show their true nature until the end but it is well done.

    I had to remind myself that some of the “dumb” actions that added to the plot were just that… a way for the author to create her story.

    I look forward to more of this series.
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  • WINDY PEACOCK
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ehhhh
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    I felt like the story was too far fetched and maybe written by someone who had never been in love. Not my personal favorite but the writing itself wasn’t bad, just the story line.
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  • Obsessive Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Starts interesting and just gets better
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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    I always love Christina Dudley's writing but I was not sure I would like this plot or characters as well as I did. This is an uplifting read as Charles matures in character while finding his vocation and unexpected circumstances transpire to lead to good outcome for Charles and Jeanne. I won't spoil anything but the author kept me guessing how they would get to an HEA from seemingly impossible odds, mistakes and risks. There are lots of false turns, twisted plots and fortunate saves that lead to HEAs not only for our main characters but some others as well. It's a farce with references thrown in to theatre of that time, so of course the way it evolves is ridiculous but also satisfying. All in all a very nice distraction from life for a few hours that, while holding to the formulaic bones of romance, will not bore you and may even surprise you. A dash of suspense and humor finishes it strongly. I look forward to the next installment.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • J Archibald
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jeanne and Charles
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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    This book is interesting and intriguing. The characters are well developed and the plot is well constructed. All of the threads are eventually tied up in a satisfying manner. Well done.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Tess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Dialogue and Unique Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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    Since I read the series of the Ellsworth Assortment and knew how much Charles and Jeanne helped their family, this books was a real treat. Their niece Florence starts off the series. This book explains why Charles was unable to easily return to his family in England. In disguise, Jeanne is an actress who must take a menial job after her troupe becomes bankrupt. Knowing their personalities adds tantalizing bits to the story. There are many plot twists before Charles and Jeanne are able to make their home in England. Very enjoyable read !
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Modern woman with a Regency soul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Questions answered!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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    Christina Dudley's new book, The Accidental Servants: Georgians in Paris, is the first book in a new series, but in a very important sense it answers enticing questions about another series of hers which is drawing to a close, The Ellsworth Assortment. All through that series I have wondered what the story was about the younger brother of Mr. Ellsworth, Charles, and his French wife Jeanne. This kind, wise, and noticeably less "uptight " couple were always charmingly different.
    This book is a lot of fun! I heartily recommend it to those who enjoy sweet and humorous Regency romances.
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  • MM
    4.0 out of 5 stars So excited for the series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
    I am so excited that the first book in the Georgians in Paris series is finally here and can I just say how much I adore this cover?! So gorgeous!

    Charles Ellsworth is an English gentleman who finds himself suddenly penniless and stranded in Paris and so takes a position as a tutor to pay off his debts. He meets a mysterious, beautiful woman but realizes he has nothing to offer her and no way to pursue her, but finds some solace in a friendship with the elderly maid he works with.

    Jeanne Martineau is an actress who desperately needs other employment. She wears a disguise to protect herself from her employer's roving hands and is surprised to be working alongside the handsome man she met once upon a time. But Jeanne cannot reveal her true identity without risking everything, even if it means breaking her heart.

    What you'll love:
    Georgian Era
    Paris setting
    Dual POV
    Hidden identity
    Forced proximity
    The meet cute
    The grand gesture
    Wit and comedy

    This book is like a Georgian version of a comedy of errors. So many layers of hidden truths with laughs in between them all. I had to pay close attention to keep track of all the characters and who knew what and who was speaking but the story line was very unique and the language structure and word choice in the book reminded me a bit of Georgette Heyer.

    Cannot wait to read the rest of the series!

    CW: References to mistresses and a character who sleeps with all the women working in his household though nothing descriptive or on page

    I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
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  • Georgette Heyer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Georgian Romp!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2024
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    So much fun! To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this book, being more of a Regency than a Georgian fan but it wasn’t long before I fell in love with Charles and Jeanne/ Marthe. And there was many a laugh along the way as the players acted out their deceptions.
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  • Armelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful love story
    Reviewed in France on March 22, 2024
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    I really enjoyed this beautiful love story. It is a bit between a theater play, a novel and a fairy tale and I really enjoyed it. Especially the depth of character. As a French, I was a bit hindered by all the double French/English expressions at the beginning, but I understand the author wants to set up the scene in France without any doubt!
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  • Cindy Jeffries
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll need your wits if you travel back to late 1700's France!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2025
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    How do you repel a lecherous employer/landlord, but attract the man of your dreams? Another great story by C.D. The moment of the soup will have you genuinely laughing out loud!
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  • Sarah G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in India on May 11, 2024
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    Christina is an author to die for. I've simply loved all her books. Her stories never have a dull moment. Her characters are so engaging and her plots are ingenious and this one is no exception. It's the best in the series so far.
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  • RCS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story in Paris
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2024
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    A clean story. This story has me a little confused. I liked it but it seemed a little odd. It made a change for there to be no Lords and Ladies in it. I was surprised that there were any female servants at all in the household given the masters proclivities. Was Jeannes disguise a little over the top. I think she would have been told to wash. I also thought the ending a bit tongue in cheek. On reflection maybe I was taking it too seriously? I enjoyed it hence the rating, and let's see how the rest of this series goes.
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