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setaian's review against another edition
3.0
After trying to thwart her sister's elopement, Letty finds herself compromised and married to Geoffrey Pinchingdale-Snipe. Feeling he has been trapped into a marriage to the less attractive sister, Geoffrey abandons Letty on their wedding night and sets sail for Ireland.
Feeling humiliated Letty sets off in pursuit but what she doesn't realise is Geoffrey is a spy in the League of the Purple Gentian and he is traveling to Ireland to thwart a French invasion. Letty lands right in the middle of a plot that could be the end of the British Empire.
I haven't read the first two books in the Pink Carnation series and because of that, The Deception of the Emerald Ring was not an easy book to get into. There are two stories running at the same time, Letty and Geoffrey's story in 1803 and Eloise Kelly, an historian researching the Purple Gentian in the present day.
Personally, that secondary story didn't work and felt a bit out of place, but I did enjoy the main story when I finally figured out what was going on. It's a pretty good book, but I think if you're interested, do yourself a favour and start at the beginning.
Feeling humiliated Letty sets off in pursuit but what she doesn't realise is Geoffrey is a spy in the League of the Purple Gentian and he is traveling to Ireland to thwart a French invasion. Letty lands right in the middle of a plot that could be the end of the British Empire.
I haven't read the first two books in the Pink Carnation series and because of that, The Deception of the Emerald Ring was not an easy book to get into. There are two stories running at the same time, Letty and Geoffrey's story in 1803 and Eloise Kelly, an historian researching the Purple Gentian in the present day.
Personally, that secondary story didn't work and felt a bit out of place, but I did enjoy the main story when I finally figured out what was going on. It's a pretty good book, but I think if you're interested, do yourself a favour and start at the beginning.
soulkissed2003's review against another edition
5.0
I am really enjoying the Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig. Set in England, both in modern times as well as the Regency era, the author deftly switches back and forth from Eloise, a modern history student, and the young adults of the ton. The book is filled with spies, romantic intrigues, and unforgettable characters. It is charming and funny, with strong female leads.
In this selection, Letty Alsworthy steps in to prevent her sister Mary's elopement -- only to find herself tossed into the awaiting carriage and swept into the groom-to-be's embrace -- with witnesses! A marriage of inconvenience follows, to salvage ruined reputations. Can Letty convince her new husband, Geoff, that she did not maneuver circumstances to force the wedding? And why did he flee to Ireland before they could even have a wedding night? Not willing to have her reputation sullied further, Letty follows. But could she unwittingly unravel the undercover activities of the Pink Carnation's spies?
Meanwhile, in the modern era, Eloise is delving into Letty's story in the dusty college archives. She's also navigating her own relationship woes . . . .
With delicious intrigue and romantic tension, this is a highly enjoyable read and I'm off to request the next book in the series from the local library!
In this selection, Letty Alsworthy steps in to prevent her sister Mary's elopement -- only to find herself tossed into the awaiting carriage and swept into the groom-to-be's embrace -- with witnesses! A marriage of inconvenience follows, to salvage ruined reputations. Can Letty convince her new husband, Geoff, that she did not maneuver circumstances to force the wedding? And why did he flee to Ireland before they could even have a wedding night? Not willing to have her reputation sullied further, Letty follows. But could she unwittingly unravel the undercover activities of the Pink Carnation's spies?
Meanwhile, in the modern era, Eloise is delving into Letty's story in the dusty college archives. She's also navigating her own relationship woes . . . .
With delicious intrigue and romantic tension, this is a highly enjoyable read and I'm off to request the next book in the series from the local library!
amandine0821's review against another edition
4.0
Part of the "pink carnation" series, based on what could have followed the classic The Scarlet Pimpernel. And I must confess, I do really like the romantic (in the classic meaning of the word) adventure books. Love this series. Can't wait till the next one!
ubalstecha's review against another edition
4.0
Letty Alsworthy is trying to prevent the elopement of her sister and the ensuing scandal that would follow, when she somehow ends up in her nightgown, in a carriage with Lord Pinchingdale, the man her fiance was supposed to elope with, thereby creating a bigger scandal. This forces them into a loveless marriage that creates even more scandal. And when Pinchingdale takes off to Ireland the day after the ceremony, Letty knows she has to follow him to avoid being the center of even more gossip. What she doesn't realize is that she is entering into the intrigues of the Pink Carnation, something for which she is ill prepared. Can she navigate through this new, confusing world of her own making?
The third book of the Pink Carnation is nowhere near as good as the first one, but it is still a fun read for fans of the series. The inevitable love scene is sweet, passionate and fulfilling. So very regency romance. A good read.
The third book of the Pink Carnation is nowhere near as good as the first one, but it is still a fun read for fans of the series. The inevitable love scene is sweet, passionate and fulfilling. So very regency romance. A good read.
ashleybee's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed this book, it was not the greatest. Coming off of book two, which I thought was great, this one didn't quite get there for me. Letty and Geoffrey's romance is nothing too exciting and actually reads really terribly for Geoffrey. He apparently is able to get over Letty's sister, who he's been in love with for ages in no time. To make this more acceptable the sister is apparently just looking to get married. In any series there are going to be books that aren't enjoyed as much, and I would definitely say this was one of those for me.
radioactve_piano's review against another edition
5.0
I think what I'm enjoying most about this series is the rich settings, and the completely unique characters -- three books in, and all of the six "main" characters are vastly different.
Plus, the humor is still spot-on, and the history is awesome (this one had far more factual moments, too). All in all, a really fun read.
Plus, the humor is still spot-on, and the history is awesome (this one had far more factual moments, too). All in all, a really fun read.
bookstuff's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like the protagonists.
They appear too sweet outside but actually -- Letty is too impulsive and dishonest with herself (she really could have tried harder not to get accidentally married to her sister's fiance), and Geoff has cruel impulses, imo.
Another problem I had was that it was hard to distinguish between Letty and modern-day Eloise -- they had similar thought processes and speech patterns.
They appear too sweet outside but actually -- Letty is too impulsive and dishonest with herself (she really could have tried harder not to get accidentally married to her sister's fiance), and Geoff has cruel impulses, imo.
Another problem I had was that it was hard to distinguish between Letty and modern-day Eloise -- they had similar thought processes and speech patterns.
wellactjoally's review against another edition
5.0
Mistaken identity, forced proximity, married the wrong sister.
morethanmylupus's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, quick read that doesn't provide you much history but provides you with plenty of entertainment nevertheless. Willig's writing gets better with each book.
At first, Letty was a nice change to the similar Amy and Henrietta characters of the first two books. After awhile though, she seemed to stop being such an independent character. I felt she lost the thread of the independent personality she was shaping for Letty.
At first, Letty was a nice change to the similar Amy and Henrietta characters of the first two books. After awhile though, she seemed to stop being such an independent character. I felt she lost the thread of the independent personality she was shaping for Letty.