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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I find it interesting that I read this one very shortly after Black Sheep, since they have some noticeably similiarities in characters. Both books have an older (than 25) spinster who is trying to help a younger girl (niece or random stranger) with a marriage problem (one is in love with an inappropriate fortune-hunter, one not in love with her family's choice for husband). Both books have a gentleman guardian of the younger girl who shows less interest in being a guardian than the spinster believes he ought to, and who has a somewhat scandalous past and behaves outrageously & rudely (according to the strict dictates of society). The endings, however, were different and amusing in different ways (Black Sheep being the more unusual).
Good. Predictable. Certainly no Austen, but enjoyable to read.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
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.
There's nothing controversial or steamy in these. Nice straight forward read.
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.
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
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.
Haven't read a Heyer I didn't like. This was funny and gave me slight Jane Austen feels.
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.