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Ridiculous!
by D.L. Carter
I adored this - silly Regency romance with a Heyer-esque screwball premise. Except then it's also an examination of Regency gender roles and expressions, societal hierarchies and aversion thereof, the power of rumor, and the benign self-absorption of the freakishly rich - as well as a mental and logistical puzzle from about midway onward. There's a great deal about the transfer of assets and power upon death in titled versus entailed families and a LOT about social mobility.
Add to that some lovely characters, hilarious dialogue, a modern sensibility applies to Regency society, and a bunch of happy endings - ah, glory. Also, second-string heroines with guns.
Detractors: the second sex scene is truly awful, the love interest's internal monologues about possession of lovers is EUCGHCK, and not enough clothing descriptions. In my humble opinion.
Add to that some lovely characters, hilarious dialogue, a modern sensibility applies to Regency society, and a bunch of happy endings - ah, glory. Also, second-string heroines with guns.
Detractors: the second sex scene is truly awful, the love interest's internal monologues about possession of lovers is EUCGHCK, and not enough clothing descriptions. In my humble opinion.