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adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Arabella is a stand out among Heyers heroines. Handsome, clever and good hearted, she doesn’t let the glitz and glamour of a season in London sway her from her valued and believes in doing good. For fans of Pride and Prejudice, this family is an inverse of Eliza’s, imagine if Mr Bingley were more pious and involved in his families affairs. I found the introduction of her family to show the bustle of a large family very well and although they aren’t well off, her loving parents leave a strong impression of wealth.
Arabella herself is charming and the main male character is a good match to me. They have good chemistry, easy banter and I really enjoy a rake falling in love first and putting in an effort. Arabella is smart and uses his status to her advantage, is honest with him and puts him in many positions where he is given the opportunity to show her his own kindness.
Her brothers subplot was very good and didn’t overshadow her main one which I enjoyed, it also showed Robert integrate himself into her family.
This was a real romance which Heyer rarely does. She often fills the pages with plots of intrigue and flecks some romance within it but Arabella is pure regency romance at its best. Definitely recommend as an introduction to the genre and author.
Arabella herself is charming and the main male character is a good match to me. They have good chemistry, easy banter and I really enjoy a rake falling in love first and putting in an effort. Arabella is smart and uses his status to her advantage, is honest with him and puts him in many positions where he is given the opportunity to show her his own kindness.
Her brothers subplot was very good and didn’t overshadow her main one which I enjoyed, it also showed Robert integrate himself into her family.
This was a real romance which Heyer rarely does. She often fills the pages with plots of intrigue and flecks some romance within it but Arabella is pure regency romance at its best. Definitely recommend as an introduction to the genre and author.