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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reading this immediately after Frederica was a mistake.
It lacked all the things I loved in Frederica.
Hope I'll come back for proper review.
Reread July 2024.
Like it better. 3.8 ish
It lacked all the things I loved in Frederica.
Hope I'll come back for proper review.
Reread July 2024.
Like it better. 3.8 ish
+Rather Austen-esque
-Plot much used, but luckily not too predictable
Having read Heyer's first Regency romance (Black Moth) and the last one (A Lady of Quality) I would say this is rather neatly between the two. It is not as simply constructed as Black Moth, but not as witty and Austen-like as A Lady of Quality. I loved it, however, and the semi-detective plot was somewhat predictable, but a small insecurity about what the author would actually do made it highly enjoyable. (Getting to scream "I knew it!" after a hundred pages of doubting is always fun.)
A big plus for the historical people, particularly Mr Beau Brummell!
-Plot much used, but luckily not too predictable
Having read Heyer's first Regency romance (Black Moth) and the last one (A Lady of Quality) I would say this is rather neatly between the two. It is not as simply constructed as Black Moth, but not as witty and Austen-like as A Lady of Quality. I loved it, however, and the semi-detective plot was somewhat predictable, but a small insecurity about what the author would actually do made it highly enjoyable. (Getting to scream "I knew it!" after a hundred pages of doubting is always fun.)
A big plus for the historical people, particularly Mr Beau Brummell!
Predictable fun, but too descriptive of historical events for me. I didn't need to read extensively about boxing, curricule racing, and cock fighting or about what leches the royal princes were.
I was confused by my initial 2 star rating but I’m sorry Georgette darling this one’s not your strongest showing
Own.
I'm feeling a bit sick this week, so light reading is called for. To my mom's treasure trove of Georgette Heyer's Regency novels ...
This may be Heyer's attempt a book of "first impressions." Our heroine is trapped between the villain whose actions seem heroic (while truly being villainous) and the hero who actions seem villainous (while trying to be heroic). Frankly, a lot more clear communication would have behooved all of them.
I enjoyed it, but it is escapist mind candy. I do tire of her stock characters, settings, and activities, but I keep reading them ...
I'm feeling a bit sick this week, so light reading is called for. To my mom's treasure trove of Georgette Heyer's Regency novels ...
This may be Heyer's attempt a book of "first impressions." Our heroine is trapped between the villain whose actions seem heroic (while truly being villainous) and the hero who actions seem villainous (while trying to be heroic). Frankly, a lot more clear communication would have behooved all of them.
I enjoyed it, but it is escapist mind candy. I do tire of her stock characters, settings, and activities, but I keep reading them ...
I adore the haters-to-lovers trope, so in that respect, this book was perfect for me. I do think Heyer over-describes her settings, and while it's impressive, it became tedious at several points in the story, even more so than in other books of hers. Like, come on lady, I don't care THAT much about the prince regent's summer castle in Brighton.
Also, I'm usually not good at figuring out mysteries, but I've read two of Heyer's back-to-back and knew *exactly* what was going to happen. So I think we can say she is better at romance than mystery.
I think some reviewers didn't like the hero, but damn, I'll take a tall, dark, and stormy hero any time, especially when the heroine is brave enough to stand up to him. ;-)
Also, I'm usually not good at figuring out mysteries, but I've read two of Heyer's back-to-back and knew *exactly* what was going to happen. So I think we can say she is better at romance than mystery.
I think some reviewers didn't like the hero, but damn, I'll take a tall, dark, and stormy hero any time, especially when the heroine is brave enough to stand up to him. ;-)
A novel set in Regency London and Brighton. It is in regrettable circumstances that beautiful Judith Taverner and her brother Peregrine first encounter Julian St. John Audley. The man, they both agree, is an insufferably arrogant dandy. But unfortunately for the orphans, he is also the Fifth Earl of Worth, a friend of the Regent and, quite by chance, their legal guardian...
Probably my 20th reading of this book. Georgette Heyer is my 'go-to' author when I want a light read but with humour and brilliant characterisation. A fabulous book by a fabulous author!
Probably my 20th reading of this book. Georgette Heyer is my 'go-to' author when I want a light read but with humour and brilliant characterisation. A fabulous book by a fabulous author!
mysterious
medium-paced
Overall, another enjoyable read, though I could have done without the detailed descriptions of cock-fighting!
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes