Not being a regular romance reader, I can’t say how Silk is for Seduction compares to its romance brethren. I will say, while I found the story to be absolutely ridiculous, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Marcelline Noirot, along with her two sisters and daughter, has clawed her way out of poverty and a cholera epidemic to become a contender in the English milliner business. In the hopes of winning a key customer from her sole competitor, Marcelline travels to France to woo the Duke of Clevedon. No, not for his affection, but for the money he would bring to her shop should his intended bride to have her dresses made at Maison Noirot. I’ll bet you can guess how well that goes over.
While Marcelline and Clevedon are both acutely aware of the mores of both time and place, they share more modern sensibilities. Which makes the story seem grossly improbable, yet uplifting. Not for readers of serious literature, but for those simply looking for an escape.