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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
mysterious
medium-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
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Antisemitism, Kidnapping
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not Heyer's best--both leads are pretty annoying, and the book feels like it spends a lot of time treading water and filling in historical color. I did enjoy Peregrine and Charles.
Georgette Heyer does it again.
I absolutely adore her novels, and the attention to historical accuracy she paid in them. Descriptions of Regency society are refreshingly accurate, and full of so many idiosyncrasies I hope to research more. Her description of the Brighton Pavilion's interior was particularly striking - I would have loved to have experienced these places in their heyday.
Heyer's exploration of contemporary figures was also particularly interesting in this novel. A more sympathetic view of the renowned Beau Brummell was intriguing, and nice to see a version that moves away from contemporary caricatures. References to Lord Byron (and the Melbourne family) were also enjoyable, and especially aid in contextualising the narrative. I also loved the fact the opening scenes are set in and around Grantham (where I was born) - it's really funny to consider these descriptions in comparison to today (let's just say I would rather have lived there in Regency England).
Ms Taverner and Worth's narrative was super enjoyable, and despite always knowing there would be an inevitable happy ending, Heyer did leave some room for a few moments of doubt. Peregrine is a typical Heyer 'brother' character - his golden retriever energy provides light relief, and he acts as a foil to Lord Worth. Worth himself was endearing to me - though I am a sucker for a brooding, sarcastic love interest.
Definitely takes a place among my favourite Heyer novels so far - but I say that with every one that I read!
I absolutely adore her novels, and the attention to historical accuracy she paid in them. Descriptions of Regency society are refreshingly accurate, and full of so many idiosyncrasies I hope to research more. Her description of the Brighton Pavilion's interior was particularly striking - I would have loved to have experienced these places in their heyday.
Heyer's exploration of contemporary figures was also particularly interesting in this novel. A more sympathetic view of the renowned Beau Brummell was intriguing, and nice to see a version that moves away from contemporary caricatures. References to Lord Byron (and the Melbourne family) were also enjoyable, and especially aid in contextualising the narrative. I also loved the fact the opening scenes are set in and around Grantham (where I was born) - it's really funny to consider these descriptions in comparison to today (let's just say I would rather have lived there in Regency England).
Ms Taverner and Worth's narrative was super enjoyable, and despite always knowing there would be an inevitable happy ending, Heyer did leave some room for a few moments of doubt. Peregrine is a typical Heyer 'brother' character - his golden retriever energy provides light relief, and he acts as a foil to Lord Worth. Worth himself was endearing to me - though I am a sucker for a brooding, sarcastic love interest.
Definitely takes a place among my favourite Heyer novels so far - but I say that with every one that I read!
~I received this book free from Netgalley for an honest review~
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. It was my first Heyer and I was thinking possibly a simple romance. It was definitely much more!
While it is definitely a romance, it almost takes a backseat. Instead I found that mystery and intrigue took over and I'm definitely not complaining.
I found that the start was a little slow but once I got into it, I couldn't put it down! I am definitely going to give another Heyer a shot in the future.
One thing I think is important to highlight is that the language in the book is dated. This does make sense, considering the time period it was set and when the book was written, but it would have still been nice if it wasn't there.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. It was my first Heyer and I was thinking possibly a simple romance. It was definitely much more!
While it is definitely a romance, it almost takes a backseat. Instead I found that mystery and intrigue took over and I'm definitely not complaining.
I found that the start was a little slow but once I got into it, I couldn't put it down! I am definitely going to give another Heyer a shot in the future.
One thing I think is important to highlight is that the language in the book is dated. This does make sense, considering the time period it was set and when the book was written, but it would have still been nice if it wasn't there.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated