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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
More enjoyable than the earlier ones - got into her style now
Very enjoyable, and quick, read. Penniless Arabella is invited to London for the season by her godmother and accidentally word gets round that she is a heiress. It was fun to read.
Arabella is said to be Georgette Heyer's literary homage to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Austen was a great influence and inspiration to Heyer. Having found Arabella a thoroughly entertaining read and certainly an enjoyable afternoon endeavour, I should admit that it doesn't come close to the brilliance of Pride and Prejudice. Nevertheless, Heyer, who essentially established the Regency romance genre in the 1900s, undoubtedly accomplished a feat of her own.
Another light-hearted, often humorous gothic romance from the grande dame of the genre, Georgette Heyer. She was, I think, my mother's favorite writer, and I enjoy dipping into her novels once in a while to remind myself of my mother's own gentle good humor.
Much slower to start than other books, and even though the shenanigans were enjoyable, there were not near as many as in the Grand Sophy or Devil's Cub. Still an enjoyable read.
A cozy Regency romance with bits of humor sprinkled here and there. Arabella is written as a character with an idealistic point of view and this aspect of hers contributes much to some of the shenanigans happening in the story.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced