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january313reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
karen_unabridged's review against another edition
3.0
Perfect escape reading. Light hearted but filled with mystery (both historic and contemporary), characters that mock their "stock figure" status, and a romance that never descends into sappiness.
The only drawback in this one? Our hero bears a resemblance to...well, I won't spoil it. But suffice it to say, that if this figure was ever a heartthrob, it was WELL before my time. I wish authors would take note of this trouble. If you compare your hero to a current pin-up or movie star, your future readers (should you be blessed to have them) will be asking, "But WHY is looking like that a good thing? He SO OLD!"
The only drawback in this one? Our hero bears a resemblance to...well, I won't spoil it. But suffice it to say, that if this figure was ever a heartthrob, it was WELL before my time. I wish authors would take note of this trouble. If you compare your hero to a current pin-up or movie star, your future readers (should you be blessed to have them) will be asking, "But WHY is looking like that a good thing? He SO OLD!"
sunneyone's review against another edition
4.0
For an older book, this was a good one. I enjoyed the characters and the story.
tilded's review against another edition
4.0
Light and funny and not too consequential. Well written, and the peripheral characters were a hoot.
danae_leu's review against another edition
3.0
A mad dash about Scotland with legit and phony authorities on the trail. I am remembering why I read so many Elizabeth Peters books throughout the decades. She was a true expert in both history and archeology and she was dead funny.
Popsugar24: #17 - A book set in a travel destination on your bucket list (Scotland)
Popsugar24: #17 - A book set in a travel destination on your bucket list (Scotland)
kuglar's review against another edition
4.0
Good for what it is - a beach type read. I did learn some things about Scottish history (and me with Scottish ancestry!). A fun romp as another review said.
laura_de_leon's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy reading an Elizabeth Peters romantic adventure, and this one was no exception. I'm not sure how I managed to miss it until now!
Susan has a passion for Scottish history, (and so I learned a number of tidbits as the story advanced) and this leads to a case of mistaken identity, and gets her embroiled in a nasty affair, with bad guys trying to kill her. Luckily her wits and the resources of the guy that gets dragged into this with her are enough to keep them a step or two ahead.
Bonus points for a brief appearance by an inconvenient and adorable ginger kitten.
Susan has a passion for Scottish history, (and so I learned a number of tidbits as the story advanced) and this leads to a case of mistaken identity, and gets her embroiled in a nasty affair, with bad guys trying to kill her. Luckily her wits and the resources of the guy that gets dragged into this with her are enough to keep them a step or two ahead.
Bonus points for a brief appearance by an inconvenient and adorable ginger kitten.
gina_gina's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars Should I have rounded up to 4?
I enjoyed Elizabeth Peters' Legend in Green Velvet! It was a quick and entertaining read, however I found it to be less witty than her Amelia Peabody series.
The book was a romantic carper that felt like a melding of Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground and Outlander (the show adapted from the books, which I haven't read).
Like Amelia, Susan is a bright, plucky, and petite (was the author 5'1" or 5'2" herself, I wonder?) lead female, the male lead is somewhat irascible (less so than Emerson) and brooding. And cats! Peters seems to love cats as much as archeology! Which makes sense to me.
What didn't make sense to me is the amount of times the two female characters get a slap or a punch in the face. Was Peters a fan of James Cagney films?
Grace Conlin's narration was good but not quite as entertaining as Barbara Rosenblatt's narration of the Amelia Peabody series.
Silly aside: As commented in other reviews, the romantic male lead bears an uncanny resemblance to the then Prince (now King) Charles, which was less weird to me. I am old enough to remember when he was considered to be "a catch".
I enjoyed Elizabeth Peters' Legend in Green Velvet! It was a quick and entertaining read, however I found it to be less witty than her Amelia Peabody series.
The book was a romantic carper that felt like a melding of Mary Stewart's Airs Above the Ground and Outlander (the show adapted from the books, which I haven't read).
Like Amelia, Susan is a bright, plucky, and petite (was the author 5'1" or 5'2" herself, I wonder?) lead female, the male lead is somewhat irascible (less so than Emerson) and brooding. And cats! Peters seems to love cats as much as archeology! Which makes sense to me.
What didn't make sense to me is the amount of times the two female characters get a slap or a punch in the face. Was Peters a fan of James Cagney films?
Grace Conlin's narration was good but not quite as entertaining as Barbara Rosenblatt's narration of the Amelia Peabody series.
Silly aside: As commented in other reviews, the romantic male lead bears an uncanny resemblance to the then Prince (now King) Charles, which was less weird to me. I am old enough to remember when he was considered to be "a catch".
thestoryowl's review against another edition
3.0
Decent characters, cute plot. I got a little sick of "Bonnie Prince Charlie" though.