Alternating between male and female costumes, Charlie’s attraction to Radcliffe only increases the more time they spend together, but can she trust him with her secret? Escaping out a window, Charlie, disguised as a boy, collides with Lord Jeremy Radcliffe, who takes it upon himself to aid the “brother” and sister. Twin sisters, Charlotte “Charlie” and Elizabeth Westerly, are on the run from an uncle determined to marry them off to the highest bidders. I only give it four stars though because I found some of the situations in which Charlie found herself a bit silly, however, I know comedy is a lot about perspective and what I find silly someone else may find perfectly funny.Īll in all this was a perfect, light, weekend read that had me giggling like a nutcase. This is a funny journey filled with social commentary about the society of the time, some absurd situations that will make you giggle and Charlie/Radcliffe unresolved sexual tension. It's hilarious to read Radcliffe's inner conflict about his sexual desire for Charlie 'the brother' and how he tries to convince himself he's only attracted to Charlie because 'he' looks like Beth. However, Radcliffe is thoroughly confused by the fact that he feels a strange attraction towards Charlie that has nothing to do with friendship.

In the end they decide to accept it because there's just no other way out and they need to escape pronto.Īlong the way a friendship forms between Radcliffe and the 'brother' Charlie. At first though, Charlie and Beth are reluctant to accept Radcliffe's help. Radcliffe has his own reasons to offer his help, based on a personal tragedy that affected him long ago. And after learning of their uncle's evil plans he even offers them assistance and protection. When he first meets the 'brother' and sister he offers them his company during their trip. Lord Radcliffe is a gentleman in all the sense of the word. Charlie will dress up as a man and as sister and brother they will escape from their uncle's clutches.Įverything goes according to plan until they stumble with Lord Radcliffe. They are orphans and under the care of an evil uncle who cares nothing for them and plans to marry them off to old/cruel men who would use them as glorified incubators for their heirs.Ĭharlie (Charlotte) is a feisty young girl who will not allow injustice, let alone allow herself to be married off to a man who is known for having killed all of his previous wives.

However, I'm pretty sure most people can find something to laugh at within the pages of this book.īasically the plot revolves around two sisters: Beth and Charlie.

The Switch by Lynsay Sands