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Liked It “Georgette Heyer, the author, invented the concept of the "Regency Romance" novel. Starting writing professionally in 1922 when she was still in her teens, she wrote dozens of books, most but not all in the Regency genre. Her role in creating this type of light, enjoyable novel, almost...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ Georgette Heyer, the author, invented the concept of the "Regency Romance" novel. Starting writing professionally in 1922 when she was still in her teens, she wrote dozens of books, most but not all in the Regency genre. Her role in creating this type of light, enjoyable novel, almost Austen-esque in style, (and set in Jane Austen's own time period) is undisputed. She studied old letters, diaries, books of the time, to get the feeling for the way the people talked, thought, interacted with the opposite sex, dressed, treated servants, and on...Any one of her Regency books introduces the reader to the actual slang and terminology of the people who lived in that era. This book---and I don't want to get into the plot--is one of her best Regency stories. It is a different type of story than her usual novels, but one of the best. A sort of reverse Cinderella story, with twists. Fun, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable. (For those interested in the Regency era, read the non-fiction book by V. Murray, "An Elegant Madness, High Society in Regency England." )”
gilly 8 wrote this review Tuesday, June 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“With all the buzz around this particular book of Ms Heyer's, I was quite nervous to read it. True, this book is different than the usual type of fantasy regency books readers are accustomed to read by Heyer, it's very sedate, featuring two characters -Adam and Jenny— possessing sense and good judgment. Both the hero and heroine have sacrificed a great deal to provide comfort and convenience for the other despite their contracted marriage. Yes, you will not be swept off your feet reading this book, but you will not help smiling turning each page; a very warm and realistic story.
Mona A wrote this review Tuesday, July 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
" Lord, if we were all to marry our first loves what a plague of ill-sorted marriages there would be!" Lord Oversley- A Civil Contract
(need I say more ? A pleasant read, read it!)
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“An interesting take on Sense and Sensibility. When I first encountered this book as a teenager, I was disappointed that the heroine wasn't beautiful. I found it hard to relate to her because she had a short neck and would become unbecomingly flushed! From my present perspective, she has improved immeasurably.”
Anna C wrote this review Thursday, July 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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