The Virtuous Cyprian

Suffolk #1

by Nicola Cornick

NICHOLAS, THE EARL OF SEAGRAVE WAS BORED!

After the excitement of war, Nicholas found life as a civilian stifling. His boredom soon lifted when the notorious courtesan Susanna Kellaway claimed a lease on one of his houses. No sooner did they meet than Nicholas became truly puzzled. Though Nicholas had every cause to dislike her, this "Susanna" was an odd mix of seductive manners, intelligence, and ... innocence! So much so that he was beginning to wonder if the woman wasn't an impostor! Which didn't stop him from asking her to be his mistress. But the lovely lady had a more permanent idea in mind for the dashing earl ...

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Regency, Historical, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical

298 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes dual-time historical mysteries that draw on her love for genealogy and local history. She studied History at London and Oxford and worked in academia for a number of years before becoming a full time author. Nicola acts as a guide and researcher at the stunning 17th century hunting lodge, Ashdown House and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of Lydiard Park in Swindon. She gives talks and tours on a variety of historical topics.

Nicola lives near Oxford and loves reading, writing, history, music, wildlife, travel and walking her dog. She also loves hearing from her readers and chatting to them. She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter @NicolaCornick and Instagram.

Reviews

[Lynne Tull · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: Read this series in this order: The Virtuous Cyprian, Miss Verey's Proposal, and then lastly, 'Lady Polly'!

It was a Harlequin! It was published in 1998 in the UK and 2001 in the U.S. Authors have to start somewhere and Harlequin is a good a place as any. That being said: I liked it. I liked the H/H, but their story was a little far fetched. And, of course, the heroine has to keep her secret when she should have told the hero what was going on with her and her sister. Oh well, I guess there wouldn't have been much of a story. Some of the segues from scene to scene were disjointed, but all and all I am glad I read it. Of course, this is a series so I have to read the next book to see what happens in the life of Miss Polly. If you want a fast read and not too much depth, this one is for you.

[Desi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Leído en Nov 2010

[MisskTarsis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ella se hace pasar por su hermana gemela Susanna en un intento de escapar por unos días de su vida monótona, pensando que jamás se cruzaría con nadie y que saldría ilesa de su aventura, pero Lucille estaba completamente equivocada, el mismo Conde Seagrave va a sacarla de su propiedad, para evitar malos rumores hacia su persona. Pero no se topa con la típica cortesana que esperaba enfrentar...

Demasiada pérdida de tiempo, quería más acción entre ellos y obtuve muchísimas descripciones, jajaja.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

En realidad le iba a dar dos estrellas puesto que todo el libro me pareció denso, lleno de detalles fuera del contexto y una historia casi infantil donde carece el romance y la intriga llega a hacer acto de presencia solo hasta el final cuando la autora intenta explicar pequeños problemas que sucedieron durante todo el libro. Es el final el que me hizo darle las 3 estrellas, me gustó, tuvo el romance necesario para que me dejara feliz y tranquila...pero aun así le hizo falta mucho a esta novela.

[Seema · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the first book in the Suffolk series and I had read Lady Polly first. It was an interesting romance between Lucille Kellaway pretending to be her sister and the Earl of Seagrave, Nicholas. There were some improbable situations towards the end but overall it was an enjoyable read.

[Marina P · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars because I could read & finish the book, but otherwise...
It was a boring and a long-drawn-our story. The hero was too stuffy/aloof and the heroine was too naive. Their “love” was not credible enough, overall the romance was too shallow and the end was too awfully un-romantic.

[Louise Broadfield · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book as alright i like the idea of twins swoping places even if they are nothing a like in personality. im not too shore of the hero maybe because we didn't get a lot of his side of the story.

[barbara walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glorious

Definitely in the realm of Bridgerton, lots of love,romance, intrigue and misunderstandings!! Absolutely brilliant and totally unputdownable. Highly recommended for lovers of this genre.

[Samantha Gramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, one of those hidden gems

[Sebastian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining, but good god is this relationship unhealthy. Also Lord Seagrave has the personality of a soggy piece of white toast.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was interesting until the end. So, so stupid.

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kinda blah. Style of writing is definitely not up to the mark of S.Laurens, J.Quinn, S. Jeffries, L.Kleypas. Struggling thru it. *yawn*
Writing is over dramatic, So hard to believe the heroine can fall in love with the guy after barely meeting him a handful of times. Hardly any interaction btwn them & she's already in love. Duh.

[E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a switcharoo between twins. But at least Seagrave got the right twin. And Lucille is a brave one for braving the censure that her twin sister had accumulated through that one's years.

Anyway, nice set of characters all around.

[Laura Ottenstein · Rating 3 out of 5]

I suppose there was nothing wrong with this book, but it certainly wasn't one of my favorites. It was rather odd to have the book told almost entirely from the heroine's point of view, rather than going back and forth as is usual in these romances.

[Nunung · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always love the hero named Nicholas ^_^
But Lucille is too plain for a twin of Suzanne :(
This is one of my first Historical Romances. I read a paperback, not e-book.

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good early work by Cornick! She really loved those exclamation points!

[Reina Negra · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jasey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Suffolk Series 2nd of 3