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Frederica by Georgette Heyer
4.5
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thoroughly enjoyed Frederica!
The research is very well done — I kept forgetting that Heyer wrote in the mid-20th century. The characters are engaging and funny, (Felix has my heart 😂) the plotting is lighthearted and touching, and it’s just a pleasurable romp as a whole. 
I wouldn’t recommend it to flighty young girls as the hero is what I would describe as morally grey, but he is redeemable enough that I personally did not find it repulsive. In fact, his character was one of my favorites 😂 Keep your head on straight and this book won’t do you any harm! In fact, I found it to be an excellent use of my time. 
Now I must avoid being a “dead bore” as Lord Alverstoke says and go about my business. I’ve detained you long enough — get back to reading!