Splendid (Trilogy #1)
by Julia Quinn
published
May 1st 1995
by Avon
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binding
Mass Market Paperback, 400 pages
isbn
0380780747
(isbn13: 9780380780747)
description
Based on the phenomenal growth of Quinn's popularity, and her four–week stint on the New York Times bestseller list with Romancing Mr Bridgerton, it's the perfect time to revisit Ms Quinn's 'splendid' storytelling.<...more
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Read in July, 2007
Alrighty then... *reads back to book to refresh memory* OH! EMMA!! I LOVED this book!! SO CUTE!!
Okay, so Emma's this red-headed American girl (from Boston) who goes over to England (1816) to visit her cousins (Belle and Ned) and Aunt and Uncle--her dad wants her to have a season in London and all that. Anyway, she's out getting some eggs from the market (long story) when this little boy runs out in the street in front of a curricle or some such. So Emma pushes him out of the way, getti...more
Okay, so Emma's this red-headed American girl (from Boston) who goes over to England (1816) to visit her cousins (Belle and Ned) and Aunt and Uncle--her dad wants her to have a season in London and all that. Anyway, she's out getting some eggs from the market (long story) when this little boy runs out in the street in front of a curricle or some such. So Emma pushes him out of the way, getti...more
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Read in November, 2008
What happened??? I could barely get through this one! I can't for the life of me figure out how Quinn can write a book like "When He Was Wicked" (which was the best book I've ever read) and then have a novel like this in her name. I'm simply dumbfounded. Well on to her next one...I'm on a mission to like her work again!
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Read in June, 2008
When I first read the book, I concluded that this was Julia Quinn's first book...which I found out was true. Most likely it is because this was her first attempt in publishing book. But somehow it sort of reminded me like a fanfiction story? But a much, much better one. As most fanfictions aren't as exclusive as this book. I must say that the characters are quite Mary-Sue, well not entirely though. However, it was worth reading and a lovely book to be absorbed with; when you are in need of relie...more
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
romance fans
I am a sucker for a Julia Quinn romance and even though this appears to be a revision of her very first book, I really enjoyed it.
What made it especially fun was to discover elements that she would further develop during the Bridgerton series, the only romance series that I have purchased every book.
In short, we have an American heiress sent to London to stay with her cousins who befriends a duke. As far as romances go, it's pretty standard fair. What makes Quinn stand out for me i...more
What made it especially fun was to discover elements that she would further develop during the Bridgerton series, the only romance series that I have purchased every book.
In short, we have an American heiress sent to London to stay with her cousins who befriends a duke. As far as romances go, it's pretty standard fair. What makes Quinn stand out for me i...more
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Read in December, 2007
This author has a note in the front of this book that this was one of her earlier works. Her books are so much better, but this one was not bad. Cute read. Emma (American heiress) gets sent to England by her dad to live a year with her Aunt and cousins. The two girls are close in age and are into fun trouble from day one. The disguise themselves as maids to help in the kitchen for a big ball that is supposed to bring Emma out in London. She meets Alex who thinks she's a maid, etc. I enjoy...more
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Read in October, 2008
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Kristinrecommends it for: Regency Fans, Julia Quinn Fans, Historical fans
I just finished this book for my book club. About half way through I realized I read it about 12 years ago. :o) I really enjoyed it, both times. It was a LOVE story, plain and simple. That was the only focus of this story. The only real conflict came at the end of the book. From all the writing classes and workshops I have attended, I would never guess that a book with little to no agonizing conflict would be published, but I am glad to be wrong. This story is purely about love, and I...more
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American Emma Dunster is disguised as a maid to escape tedious flower-arranging when she rescues the nephew of Duke Alexander Ridgely. Intrigued by her, he finds himself trailing after her in all of London's ballrooms and falling in love.
Emma is an impish heroine and Alexander is darkly brooding but turns to putty in her hands. I love how realistic it is, especially after their marriage.
Emma is an impish heroine and Alexander is darkly brooding but turns to putty in her hands. I love how realistic it is, especially after their marriage.
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its funny from start to end. one of those books that will lift your mood from start when feeling down. the story has made the title justice. I love the way the author uses funny and very romantic settings to introduce readers to the hero
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Although Splendid isn't one of Julia Quinn's best-written novels, it was her first, and it is just bursting with the love and excitement of a new writer. It is an absolute joy to read.
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I also do like it when proper Brits meet a young American girl, and have no idea what to do with her.
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Read in January, 2007
A pretty standard Quinn - fun, silly, with good banter.
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