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Liked It “Another great Regency romance by Heyer, read beautifully by Richard Armitage. Another great rake, another great female heroine; these could be quite addictive, particularly as they're read so well by Armitage.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Quite a funny book in parts with a likable heroine but sometimes, you just wish Heyer would write a book where the put-upon heroine ditches her ditsy family and horrible suitors (including Heyer Hero Mark I or II) and finds herself a normal life.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Quite a funny book in parts with a likable heroine but sometimes, you just wish Heyer would write a book where the put-upon heroine ditches her ditsy family and horrible suitors (including Heyer Hero Mark I or II) and finds herself a normal life. ”
humbledaisy wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Listened to the abridged audio book narrated by Richard Armitage. Charming story very well read (acted). ”
Jen S wrote this review Tuesday, February 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Another great Regency romance by Heyer, read beautifully by Richard Armitage. Another great rake, another great female heroine; these could be quite addictive, particularly as they're read so well by Armitage.”
librarycarol wrote this review Friday, February 10, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I LOVE this book! It is funny and sweet and perfect for curling up with on a rainy day!!”
Ohtarwen I-wish-I-were-Margaret-Hale Earedhel wrote this review Wednesday, October 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A master of romantic historical fiction, Heyer has done it again. Venetia is an orphaned daughter and the acting head of a Yorkshire estate, living with her studious younger brother. At five and twenty she knows that spinsterhood is a distinct possibility, but she has embraced that fact with all the joviality and common sense that could be hoped for. However, when Lord Damerel, a near neighbor with a horribly rakish reputation, takes up residence again, all bets are off. They hit it off splendidly but the rules and ways of society are more than a little complex and never would a girl like Venetia end up with someone like Lord Damerel, right?
sheelysmom wrote this review Saturday, September 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Of course, after we meet the wonderfully wicked Damerel, that's exactly what we WANT to have happen.
This book is delightful. No two ways about it. The dialogue is witty and smart. To be quiet honest, it wasn't a fast moving book, I was interested and intrigued but not dying to pick it up (well, about 3/4 of the way through I became very eager to find out how it ended). Even though it wasn't surprising me at every turn, it DID surprise me several times and was always a pleasure to read. Venetia is a complex and independent creature, a great heroine. And I wouldn't complain if Lord Damerel moved in next door to me.”
“Charming!”
Angie wrote this review Monday, September 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Entertaining summer reading. The last part of the book didn't work for me. I listened to this book on CD, and felt that Richard Armitage did a nice job reading it.”
Kat W wrote this review Monday, August 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is my first ever Heyer book! I had not heard about her before I started book blogging but when I did she was everywhere and I was intrigued by this old icon. If you are reading historical romance then you should read her too, and now I finally have. I liked what I read, a lot. I can't say I noticed that it was originally published in the 50s either.
Blodeuedd F wrote this review Monday, August 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
To the story. Venetia has lived all her life at Harrorgate and has not travelled at all. Her father wanted her at home and therefore she has not known many men either. Though she has two suitors, but they are soon forgotten when she meets the rake next door. Poor Venetia, she had such a thirst for life but her dad was an idiot when he was alive. Still she is just so sweet that she does not mind because she loves her home and her brother. The thing with Venetia is that she might just be too sweet. I usually do not like heroines this sweet but here it works because, well she is just so nice. She is very forgiving. But she does have a tongue on her too and can put down her suitors when they get too odious. I think that is why it works, because she has a mind of her own and I like her witty style.
The style is very amusing and the banter between Demarel and Venetia is sweet, and it just made me think Jane Austen (and we all know I love her.) These two just hits it off at once, they are playful, they flirt, and it all so very cute. I know he is a rake, but not with her, though he does say a few things now and then, but so does she. For once I can be shocked for silly reasons. In the end I truly love sweet romances where people at most kiss and that is utterly scandalous of course.
It is not all a dance on roses. He is a rake, so no one wants him close to them. She does have two very silly suitors. Something happens that will cause a uproar. But this is a lovestory and she knows what she wants.
Conclusion:
I am happy to have read my first Heyer book and I will read more. I do recommend this one to romance lovers. The style is humorous and I love the old talk.”
“Loved it! Will be adding to my shelf. Heyer's characters are such a treat.”
Chulabird54 wrote this review Sunday, June 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I listened to the audio version of the Venetia, read by Richard Armitage. This version is abridged from the original novel which I have not read, but I did not feel that I was missing out at all.
Steph B wrote this review Friday, January 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The story is great fun with lots of twists and turns before its resolution, and the characters are both believable and interesting.
Armitage is a fabulous narrator, able to voice each character appropriately and distinctly, which definitely added to my enjoyment of the book.”
