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The Weaver Takes a Wife (Weaver #1)
by
Sheri Cobb South (Goodreads Author)
Haughty Lady Helen Radney is one of London's most beautiful women and the daughter of a duke, but her sharp tongue has frightened away most of her suitors. When her father gambles away his fortune, the duke's only chance for recouping his losses lies in marrying off Lady Helen to any man wealthy enough to take a bride with nothing to recommend her but a lovely face and an...more
Paperback, 234 pages
Published
January 1st 1999
by Prinnyworld Press
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Jun 08, 2011
willaful
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of traditional regencies
It’s never a good sign when you spontaneously exclaim, “oh for &@*$! sake!” as you’re reading. In this case, it was caused by the second plot twist taken directly from Georgette Heyer. (And why do authors always borrow from the older Heyer books with the dumber plots? I’ll charitably assume they want a reboot.)
This started out well -- gotta be intrigued by a romance with a shortish, badly-dressed, illegitimate hero with a cockney accent! He’s also open, attractive, dependable and very sweet....more
This started out well -- gotta be intrigued by a romance with a shortish, badly-dressed, illegitimate hero with a cockney accent! He’s also open, attractive, dependable and very sweet....more
I was very pleasantly surprised with this one, it is one of the cutest regency books I’ve read. I really enjoyed the story line and our two main characters Ethan and Helen. Helen is not too excited about her marriage to Ethan, but slowly she begins to see what a catch this non-gentleman is. At first I was not that impressed with him, I think the way he spoke really turned me off (a part of my was hoping it was just a pretending), after awhile I didn’t notice it as much and I fell for him along w...more
May 10, 2013
Sakura Yue Michaelis
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
clean-romance,
regency
Light and clean romance, just how I like my Regencies novels. What I find original is that, it is not the Hero the one who has a grand title, or the heroine who has a low upbringing.
Ethan Brundy, a weaver who did not know his father and was raised by a rich trader, falls in love with Lady Helen the first moment he sees her. On the other hand, she looks at him with contempt because of this low breeding. But he has decided to marry her, and because he is rich and her father has a lot of debts, he...more
Ethan Brundy, a weaver who did not know his father and was raised by a rich trader, falls in love with Lady Helen the first moment he sees her. On the other hand, she looks at him with contempt because of this low breeding. But he has decided to marry her, and because he is rich and her father has a lot of debts, he...more
This was a fun and interesting period novel. The characters are well developed. The book is filled with humor and little twists of fate throughout.
I loved this story. It started out a little too mean-spirited for me, but it lightened up eventually and turned out pretty nice. I loved how clean it was and the story was quite entertaining! It just lacked a bit of description every now and then that would have improved it just the tiniest bit.
Charming story written by charming author. Loved Ethan Brundy. Reader can't help but fall for this sweet man.
Loved it! Fast and fun and romantic...I've got more of Sheri Cobb South's books marked to read on my reader.
Funny G-rated regency romance in the Heyer style, but without the disturbing Tory sensibilities of Heyer.
I loved this book! Set in the early 1800s it is about a proud, high-born society lady who is wedded to a weaver who is wealthy but a low-born workhouse brat. She makes it clear to the weaver that she is marrying him only for the money and to get her father the Duke out of financial troubles. The weaver turns out to be the most kind and sensible of men with a good heart.
It is the story of how the weaver patiently waits for Lady Helen to fall in love with him. She realizes the goodness of the man...more
It is the story of how the weaver patiently waits for Lady Helen to fall in love with him. She realizes the goodness of the man...more
A combination of the taming of the shrew & Beauty and the Beast.
This was the second book by Sheri Cobb South that I've read. One thing interesting about this book is the fact that when I read a regency book I tend to embrace their ideas of the world. Their thoughts of class seem acceptable and sometimes good to me. South gives us a very low born hero/main character in this book. Ethan Brundy is not only a Weaver, he is an illegitimate workhouse brat. Reading this book from Ethan's point of view reminds me that it's character that counts, especially in love....more
Cute story. Loved the evolution of the relationship.
Light and fluffy but I still enjoyed it.
My friend Sarah recommended this book, and I'm SO GLAD she did. This book is just pure delight.
The Weaver Takes a Wife is a novel that has a Pygmalion essence to it. Ethan Brundy is a fatherless orphan who through hard work and good luck has amassed a very large fortune. His breeding makes him shunned by most of London society. But, when he spies Lady Helen Radney at the theater, he declares that she will be his wife.
A nice clean romance, easily read in one sitting. It is definitely worth tracki...more
The Weaver Takes a Wife is a novel that has a Pygmalion essence to it. Ethan Brundy is a fatherless orphan who through hard work and good luck has amassed a very large fortune. His breeding makes him shunned by most of London society. But, when he spies Lady Helen Radney at the theater, he declares that she will be his wife.
A nice clean romance, easily read in one sitting. It is definitely worth tracki...more
A fun angle on the Regency romance.
Pygmalion in reverse. A quick read.
Fictionwise multiformat ebook
Cute fluff.
Easy, quick read that was very well-written! This sweet love story transcends time, eludes social boundaries, and captures the essence of true love.
Dec 09, 2012
Mo
marked it as to-read
Dec 2, 2012 not available to me.
I think I may have seen (read) some of her books at Fairport library, but not this one.
World Cat says that this is available at the Rochester Public Library, but I've checked and it is not.
I think I may have seen (read) some of her books at Fairport library, but not this one.
World Cat says that this is available at the Rochester Public Library, but I've checked and it is not.
I thought I was going to have to force myself through this, because of the main male character's (annoyingly) strong cockney accent. I just don't like reading written-out accents in books. I LOVE hearing them, so go figure. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this. It was a quick read, and by no means a new storyline, but the love story was very sweet. I wish MY husband was filthy rich, worshipped the ground I stood on, and forgave all my faults. HA!
It's hard to choose the right adjective for this story--sweet, charming, delightful, engaging, humourous--each one applies. It's a Cinderfella story, but within the the protagonist, Mr. Ethan Brundy, the heart of a handsome prince has beat all along.
Unfortunately, it is a very quick read. I would have spent many more agreeable hours getting to know more of Ethan and his bride, Lady Helen. Happily, there are two sequals.
Unfortunately, it is a very quick read. I would have spent many more agreeable hours getting to know more of Ethan and his bride, Lady Helen. Happily, there are two sequals.
May 29, 2008
Sarah
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
young adults, my fair lady fans
Recommended to Sarah by:
my mom
I absolutely LOVE this book.
A wonderful pygmalion retelling, with the MAN getting overhauled.
Romantic, yet not a bodice ripper.
A very sweet story that I truly enjoyed. i could read this over and over again.
A wonderful pygmalion retelling, with the MAN getting overhauled.
Romantic, yet not a bodice ripper.
A very sweet story that I truly enjoyed. i could read this over and over again.
There was a great deal I likes about this book. There was something warm and comforting about it. I recommend it, but it lacks a bit of edge. I will read another book by this author and see how I get on.
I Loved this book because of two reasons. #1 It was a different take on the typical regency. #2 Noone would publish it so Ms. Cobb South started her own publishing house and published it herself!
It’s not even funny but bland and boring book with closed bedroom door
I loved this book! It's a great love story and was fun to read.
A very sweet, light romantic story. Loved it.
Cute, short, easy to read.
May 21, 2013
Helen
marked it as to-read
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“Take it!" he snarled, hurling the diamond necklace across the table at his opponent. "And may you rot in hell with it!"
"I should not dream of intruding upon you there," replied Mr Brundy, bowing deeply from the waist.”
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"I should not dream of intruding upon you there," replied Mr Brundy, bowing deeply from the waist.”
“Mr. Brundy," she said with a nod, making the most perfunctory of curtsies to her father's guest.
He made no move to take her hand, but merely bowed and responded in kind. "Lady 'elen."
"My name is Helen, Mr. Brundy," she said coldly.
"Very well- 'elen," said Mr. Brundy, surprised and gratified at being given permission, and on such short acquaintance, to dispense with the use of her courtesy title.”
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He made no move to take her hand, but merely bowed and responded in kind. "Lady 'elen."
"My name is Helen, Mr. Brundy," she said coldly.
"Very well- 'elen," said Mr. Brundy, surprised and gratified at being given permission, and on such short acquaintance, to dispense with the use of her courtesy title.”
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