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badwolf_gallagher88 's review for:
Regency Buck
by Georgette Heyer
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!