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Old 01-01-2022, 06:10 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by fantasyfan View Post
There is the noble villain and the tough mother of the hero’s romantic interest. Personally, I found both to be far more interesting than Denise who has practically no agency and is a rather boring stereotype. Generally she is there to be abducted and rescued.

But the excitement and the vivid recreation the period keeps one reading.
I agree fantasyfan and I do like your phrase about Denise's role being someone to be abducted and rescued!
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