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worderella's review against another edition
3.0
I continue to enjoy Ms Heyer's books, even though there seems to be a pattern to them. I loved the strong male character who says exactly what is on his mind, even if (and especially if) it will anger the heroine.
Entertaining read, not my favorite Heyer, but fun nonetheless.
Entertaining read, not my favorite Heyer, but fun nonetheless.
sophiewilliams's review against another edition
3.0
There's nothing controversial or steamy in these. Nice straight forward read.
dodododo's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps it helps to have taken a Heyer-break for 6 months, but I thoroughly enjoyed this novel despite the lower ratings that many other commenters have given it.
One of her better heroines, although not my favourite hero, and a lack of mid-story escapades loses a star.
One of her better heroines, although not my favourite hero, and a lack of mid-story escapades loses a star.
lauracook45's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a pretty safe bet that I will enjoy a book based on the Regency era, especially if there’s some romance involved! I felt like there could have been more to the plot, but overall it was an enjoyable read that I didn’t want to put down
bibliophileiz's review against another edition
2.0
Enjoyed the beginning and loved Annis Wychwood as a character. Lucilla, Ninian, Lady Wychwood and occasionally Jurby (what little she was in it) were also fun, but everything else dragged. Annis can definitely do better than Oliver Carleton.
careymacaulay's review against another edition
4.0
Haven't read a Heyer I didn't like. This was funny and gave me slight Jane Austen feels.
allaboutfrodo's review against another edition
5.0
A woman of means and "advanced" age (29) in Regency England moves out of her brother's home and establishes a residence of her own. Caught up in the youthful intrigue of a couple she helps out of a difficulty, she also meets her match in love. A delightful romance, recommended for Jane Austen fans and other lovers of historical romance.
clarissa_reads99's review against another edition
4.0
I mix this one up with Black Sheep in my head. Both novels are about women who fall for rude men, who they can speak their minds to. I liked this one more than I remembered. Her comic characters are always delightful, and her books are unfailing comfort reads. A funny, light, fluffy read.
karen_unabridged's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Heyer but light, frothy fun anyway. (In this case, I like our heroine Annis very much but her hero is definitely not my favorite of Heyer's oeuvre.)
silverilix's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favourites, the lady is smart and sharp and all the simpering is left to background players.