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The Georgian Rake: An intriguing historical romance
A thrilling historical adventure story! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.
An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal…
1760, England
Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella’s engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials.
Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella’s heart lies with another…
As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles’ reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey.
But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister’s heart, does she risk losing control over her own…?
What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute?
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…
THE GEORGIAN RAKE is a thrilling adventure story by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, pre Regency romance novel with a twist of suspense and mystery, set in Georgian England.
‘Ley tosses in little hints and glimpses of what is really going on in her characters’ heads rather than let every thing wait until the end when it blows in out of the blue. This one is a Georgian era which is one of my favorites.’ – Dear Author
It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen! I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it! - Cup of Tea and Book Blog
An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal…
1760, England
Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella’s engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials.
Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella’s heart lies with another…
As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles’ reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey.
But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister’s heart, does she risk losing control over her own…?
What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute?
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…
THE GEORGIAN RAKE is a thrilling adventure story by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, pre Regency romance novel with a twist of suspense and mystery, set in Georgian England.
‘Ley tosses in little hints and glimpses of what is really going on in her characters’ heads rather than let every thing wait until the end when it blows in out of the blue. This one is a Georgian era which is one of my favorites.’ – Dear Author
It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen! I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it! - Cup of Tea and Book Blog
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1977
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About the author
Alice Chetwynd Ley
23 books54 followersBorn Alice Mary Chetwynd Humphrey on 12 October 1913 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK, she studied at King Edward VI Grammar School in Birmingham. On 3 February 1945, she married Kenneth James Ley. They had two sons; Richard James Humphrey Ley and Graham Kenneth Hugh Ley.
She was a teacher at Harrow College of Higher Education. In 1962, she obtained a diploma in Sociology at London University, and was awarded the Gilchrist Award of 1962. She was a lecturer in Sociology and Social History, from 1968 to 1971.
Under her married name, Alice Chetwynd Ley, she published romance novels from 1959 to 1986. She was also tutor in Creative Writing, from 1962 to 1984. She was elected the sixth Chairman (1971-1973) of the Romantic Novelists' Association and was named an honoured Life Member.
Alice Chetwynd passed away in 2004.
She was a teacher at Harrow College of Higher Education. In 1962, she obtained a diploma in Sociology at London University, and was awarded the Gilchrist Award of 1962. She was a lecturer in Sociology and Social History, from 1968 to 1971.
Under her married name, Alice Chetwynd Ley, she published romance novels from 1959 to 1986. She was also tutor in Creative Writing, from 1962 to 1984. She was elected the sixth Chairman (1971-1973) of the Romantic Novelists' Association and was named an honoured Life Member.
Alice Chetwynd passed away in 2004.
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January 7, 2024
Another bunch of charming characters (main and secondary) and an adorable love story.
As I wrote many times, no one can be Georgette Heyer, but Alice Chetwynd Ley wrote very enjoyable and enough complex romances too.
[4-4.5 stars]
As I wrote many times, no one can be Georgette Heyer, but Alice Chetwynd Ley wrote very enjoyable and enough complex romances too.
[4-4.5 stars]
August 8, 2015
Amanda is on her way to London where her parents and older sister already are for the season when the carriage breaks down she sees what she thinks is an old ruin and goes to explore.She is warned away by a man who she finds rude.
Her sister Isabella is in love with the son of the local squire back home,John Webster who asked her to marry him.But their mother wants Isabella to make a brilliant marriage and has convinced her to accept Charles Barsett,whose father is an earl and an old friend of Amanda and Isabellas father.
When Charles was born his mother died something his father has never forgiven him for and was cold to him always comparing him with his cousin.This has led him to live down to his fathers picture of him and put up an cold and indifferent face to the world.His father tells him he should marry and Charles not caring who he marries proposed to Isabella.
Amanda recognizing Charles as the rude man who warned her away from the ruin (actually an Abbey and not a ruin at all) and knowing her sister is in love with someone else and hearing Charles has a reputation as a rake,decides she will unmask him as the horrible man he is.
This will surely make Isabella see he is not someone she should marry.
I found this book just an ok read wich was disappointing as I had been hoping to read this for a while and was very happy when I saw it was available as an ebook.
I felt too much time was spent finding out the mystery of the abbey rather than take time to evolve the relationship between Amanda and Charles I sometimes wanted to shout at Amanda come on its not that big of a mystery "its a bunch bored upper class guys playing at being satanists"
Amanda was a bit too much at times,she was always ON I dont mind a spirited heroine but she was just exhausting she didnt really have any downtime.
There were also some typos in this for instance Barsett with regular intervals becomes Barlett.
In the end everything is put to rights in my mind a bit too easily.
Her sister Isabella is in love with the son of the local squire back home,John Webster who asked her to marry him.But their mother wants Isabella to make a brilliant marriage and has convinced her to accept Charles Barsett,whose father is an earl and an old friend of Amanda and Isabellas father.
When Charles was born his mother died something his father has never forgiven him for and was cold to him always comparing him with his cousin.This has led him to live down to his fathers picture of him and put up an cold and indifferent face to the world.His father tells him he should marry and Charles not caring who he marries proposed to Isabella.
Amanda recognizing Charles as the rude man who warned her away from the ruin (actually an Abbey and not a ruin at all) and knowing her sister is in love with someone else and hearing Charles has a reputation as a rake,decides she will unmask him as the horrible man he is.
This will surely make Isabella see he is not someone she should marry.
I found this book just an ok read wich was disappointing as I had been hoping to read this for a while and was very happy when I saw it was available as an ebook.
I felt too much time was spent finding out the mystery of the abbey rather than take time to evolve the relationship between Amanda and Charles I sometimes wanted to shout at Amanda come on its not that big of a mystery "its a bunch bored upper class guys playing at being satanists"
@GrowlyCub This one has a male POV,but the hero is one of those "fake" rakes. Lots of talk about his rakishness.
— Kagama(@litrvixen) 8 august 2015
@litrvixen well, real ones make lousy heroes bec they have the pox:)
— GC (@GrowlyCub) 8 august 2015
@GrowlyCub Miss GrowlyCub! Ladies are not supposed to know about...er gentlemens maladies!
— Kagama(@litrvixen) 8 augusti 2015
Amanda was a bit too much at times,she was always ON I dont mind a spirited heroine but she was just exhausting she didnt really have any downtime.
There were also some typos in this for instance Barsett with regular intervals becomes Barlett.
In the end everything is put to rights in my mind a bit too easily.
November 17, 2020
The first half was MEH, I honestly did not care for any of the characters. Isabella seemed silly and frivolous, Amanda too young to be the heroine and Charles too aloof to be the hero. It wasn't very "intriguing" at first like the title says.
Luckily it does get better in the 2nd half; there is a tiny character development in Amanda, but she remains young and immature. Isabella gets to her senses, and Charles... well, he was a rake I supposed , but he was a good man and not like the monster Amanda though he was and not the irresponsible kind his father thought he was. In fact, he was serious and a bit lonely and with good manners and nothing like a rake at all.
Amanda's and Charles' romance was more or less like Elizabeth's and Darcy's... even the words of Charles towards the end was like Darcy's. And his cousin was more or less like Wickham. Thinking about it, it is very similar to P&P... But sadly it doesn't develop too much; there is much more of Amanda trying to discredit him so her sister wouldn't marry him. ,
I think there are a few inconsistencies, as Amanda trusts Roger (Charles' cousin -wolf in sheep's clothes-) but not really. And she doesn't trust Charles, but actually she does :S
Luckily it does get better in the 2nd half; there is a tiny character development in Amanda, but she remains young and immature. Isabella gets to her senses, and Charles... well, he was a rake I supposed , but he was a good man and not like the monster Amanda though he was and not the irresponsible kind his father thought he was. In fact, he was serious and a bit lonely and with good manners and nothing like a rake at all.
Amanda's and Charles' romance was more or less like Elizabeth's and Darcy's... even the words of Charles towards the end was like Darcy's. And his cousin was more or less like Wickham. Thinking about it, it is very similar to P&P... But sadly it doesn't develop too much; there is much more of Amanda trying to discredit him so her sister wouldn't marry him. ,
I think there are a few inconsistencies, as Amanda trusts Roger (Charles' cousin -wolf in sheep's clothes-) but not really. And she doesn't trust Charles, but actually she does :S
January 1, 2026
A Challenging Read
I am quite the fan of this author, and have read a dozen of her books…books I definitely liked better. This one was a struggle to get through, and at times I would flip through several pages just to move the story forward. But I had to finish it, a testament to Ley’s enormous talent. And the ending was very emotional and quite satisfying, which helps make up for what felt like a very long drawn out, convoluted plot. I wouldn’t recommend this as a first introduction to the author, but for diehard fans, you will enjoy it.
I am quite the fan of this author, and have read a dozen of her books…books I definitely liked better. This one was a struggle to get through, and at times I would flip through several pages just to move the story forward. But I had to finish it, a testament to Ley’s enormous talent. And the ending was very emotional and quite satisfying, which helps make up for what felt like a very long drawn out, convoluted plot. I wouldn’t recommend this as a first introduction to the author, but for diehard fans, you will enjoy it.
February 13, 2016
Georgian romance that tries its best to captivate but it's obvious where it's headed.
March 19, 2020
I think this is one of my favourites by this author. I like Amanda so much, and she does get herself into such fine tangles! I will definitely be reading this one again.
October 6, 2016
This is not the first book by Alice Chetwynd Ley that I've read so I already knew that I lke her books. Whereas I compared her book "Letters of a Spy" to a nice reliable cup of tea, "The Georgian Rake" has much more of the champaign in it that I compared the cup of tea to. This book kept me glued to the reader and I enjoyed every single page of it.
I loved the well developed, authentic and intersting characters and I loved the story itself. It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen!
As for the story, well, I was a bit irritated when I read the blurb because I found that it was a bit different than the story that I read but nevertheless, I really loved this story.
When Isabell is coerced by her mother to agree to a profitable marriage with a known rake she has to give up all hope to marry the one who she has been in love with forever. Her sister Amanda though is no one to sit by idly while her beloved sister makes such a monumentous mistake and sets out to set things right. Amanda being Amanda, loving, charming, straight-forward and utterly reckless, some of her actions might be considered dangerous...at least. Fortunately there's no lack of knight's in shining armour to come to her rescue and very soon it is not just her safety that is at stake but also her heart...
I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it!
I loved the well developed, authentic and intersting characters and I loved the story itself. It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen!
As for the story, well, I was a bit irritated when I read the blurb because I found that it was a bit different than the story that I read but nevertheless, I really loved this story.
When Isabell is coerced by her mother to agree to a profitable marriage with a known rake she has to give up all hope to marry the one who she has been in love with forever. Her sister Amanda though is no one to sit by idly while her beloved sister makes such a monumentous mistake and sets out to set things right. Amanda being Amanda, loving, charming, straight-forward and utterly reckless, some of her actions might be considered dangerous...at least. Fortunately there's no lack of knight's in shining armour to come to her rescue and very soon it is not just her safety that is at stake but also her heart...
I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it!
March 27, 2020
This book was originally published in 1960; my copy is a 2nd Ballantine Books printing from Jan. 1977. This is the first novel that I've read by Alice Chetwynd Ley (1913-2004), but it won't be the last, as I hope to read more of her books after having thoroughly enjoyed this one. It reads like a traditional Regency novel, although the time period is not specified and only the title indicates that it takes place in the Georgian era (late 1700s). If one is looking for a lot of historical references in one's fiction, look elsewhere. The novel's strength lies in its plucky and likable young heroine Amanda Twyford, the banter amongst London society ("the Town" as it is called), and an intriguing mystery about a secret group that holds sinister rituals in a ruined old abbey. The latter subplot offers the highlight of the book when Amanda disguises herself among their number to investigate their meeting-place during a nighttime thunderstorm, in a scene reminiscent of a Gothic romance or an old Hammer horror movie. The bulk of the story, however, consists of Amanda's attempts to break off her sister's marriage of convenience to the disreputable Charles Barsett (the rake of the book's title). Ley throws the reader off the trail with a twist near the end about whose character is noble and whose is not that came as a bit of a surprise to me, but not without some plausibility. I read this book in only two days, which is fast for me, which indicates that the story is a page-turner that kept me interested, wanting to see how things would turn out. Recommended!
November 4, 2019
Si tratta del primo romanzo di un'autrice (di poco più giovane di Georgette Heyer) che, nei suoi prodotti più maturi, ho avuto modo di apprezzare. La storia è abbastanza improbabile, e i personaggi non molto convincenti: ma è quanto ci si attende appunto da chi muove i primi passi nella narrativa. E non l'avrei degnata di una recensione se non fossi stata colta del sospetto che la misteriosa abbazia in rovina intravista dalla protagonista (un'abbazia sulla cui porta erano incise le parole fatidiche "Fai quello che ti piace", e si rivela sede di scandalosi e segreti incontri notturni) abbia ispirato la ben più smaliziata e audace Anne Stuart nell'invenzione dello 'Heavenly Host', perno di ogni storia della sua "The House of Rohan".
December 27, 2021
super
I’m a huge Georgette Heyer fan, but Alice Chetwynd Let comes a close second. Her books are entertaining, enjoyable, and thoroughly addictive.
Heroes and villains, hoydens and proper misses, bad parents and good; all the great characters. Throw in a bit of gothic style mystery involving and old abbey with strange and nefarious goings on; thwarted true love, and a delightful and amusing romance….what more can a reader want?
This one is a favourite, and I heartily recommend it.
I’m a huge Georgette Heyer fan, but Alice Chetwynd Let comes a close second. Her books are entertaining, enjoyable, and thoroughly addictive.
Heroes and villains, hoydens and proper misses, bad parents and good; all the great characters. Throw in a bit of gothic style mystery involving and old abbey with strange and nefarious goings on; thwarted true love, and a delightful and amusing romance….what more can a reader want?
This one is a favourite, and I heartily recommend it.
July 23, 2023
Not my favourite book by this author as the MFC was ridiculous - far too immature, wilful, manipulative, and devoid of common sense. She was driven by her love for her sister, but her behaviour, schemes and actions (stealing a note from the MMC's pocket, snooping around his house, spying on him at night whilst in disguise, the whole Abbey visit) were cringeworthy. The MMC was no prize, but spoke the truth when remarking on her "questionable morality".
February 15, 2018
This is Chetwynd Ley's improvisation on Austens Northanger Abby, but the gothic element is more of a serious one. Great characters that kept you reading, even through the frustrations of them being incredibly tedious at times made the going hard pressed, and even the minor characters have a depth to them not usually seen. A good read but not my favorite.
August 12, 2021
So many books claim that authentic Regency feel. This is one of the few authors that’s achieve it
An excellent book about two sisters and nephews. Lots of mishaps along the way and the book touches on the original Rake hell, Dashŵwood, along the way.
A good old fashioned happy ending and a little bit of a twist to compliment the whole. Thoroughly enjoyable
An excellent book about two sisters and nephews. Lots of mishaps along the way and the book touches on the original Rake hell, Dashŵwood, along the way.
A good old fashioned happy ending and a little bit of a twist to compliment the whole. Thoroughly enjoyable
November 22, 2021
She writes better than expected, but
Does not manage to completely think out her plot and characters. Charles Barsett is well drawn and giving him a checkered past is indeed different, but his love story is not detailed enough and the girl too young. He goes from villain to the finest man in England in too few steps. I could not feel for the young couple. But it passed the time.
Does not manage to completely think out her plot and characters. Charles Barsett is well drawn and giving him a checkered past is indeed different, but his love story is not detailed enough and the girl too young. He goes from villain to the finest man in England in too few steps. I could not feel for the young couple. But it passed the time.
November 6, 2024
A really enjoyable story packed with adventure and misunderstandings! Charles is to marry Isabella but she only agrees as she knows her mother wants her to. She is in love with another so Amanda and John set about fixing the situation! Amanda gets into all sorts of scrapes and Charles is usually there to save her. An entertaining story with humour and romance.
December 7, 2019
Another great novel
Ms Ley had done it again. Regency Hayden and dishonourable rake. A match totally unlikely. Lies, secrets and machinations expected of the Regency era give us a good story and a fine ending. Miss Austen may be shocked but proud.
Ms Ley had done it again. Regency Hayden and dishonourable rake. A match totally unlikely. Lies, secrets and machinations expected of the Regency era give us a good story and a fine ending. Miss Austen may be shocked but proud.
April 18, 2020
The plot unfolds as expected, but I thought the writing was good overall. I don't usually like heroes who are reformed rakes, but I thought the backstory was a little different than the usual one, and the character is quite sympathetic by the end. There are a few too many coincidences, though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 16, 2020
Enjoyable story
This was a good story, with the relationship of a father and son impacting the romantic relationships. There are two of these that one wants to see resolved- for the main H/h and a secondary H/h. This not my favorite one by this author, but still it is very good.
This was a good story, with the relationship of a father and son impacting the romantic relationships. There are two of these that one wants to see resolved- for the main H/h and a secondary H/h. This not my favorite one by this author, but still it is very good.
February 18, 2019
Fun
A little too much unnecessarily complicated at times.but an enjoyable read with nice touches and clever descriptive telling of characters
A little too much unnecessarily complicated at times.but an enjoyable read with nice touches and clever descriptive telling of characters
July 16, 2019
The Georgian Rake
This book is perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer. It has it all, intrigue, love, and all I love about the Tenancy
This book is perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer. It has it all, intrigue, love, and all I love about the Tenancy
November 1, 2022
2.5 stars rounded up. Mandy is very young and it shows. Charles has a chip on his shoulder and is not willing to change. Still they come together in a last minute HEA.
December 29, 2023
underwhelming
had a pretty decent blurb, I had bigger expectations.
ended up skipping after the first few chapters.
dud not finish
had a pretty decent blurb, I had bigger expectations.
ended up skipping after the first few chapters.
dud not finish
October 9, 2024
An engaging and delightful read.
4.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
4.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
March 17, 2021
I seem to enjoy each of Alice Chetwynd Ley's books more than the previous one. So far, this is my favourite of her stories.
Amanda Twyford is thoroughly put out when her older sister, Bella, refuses an offer of marriage from her longstanding beau, John, and instead accepts the proposal of a notorious rake.
Charles Barsett proposes a marriage of convenience to the lovely Bella, only to find her younger sister ready to do everything in her power to put an end to their betrothal and promote a match between Bella and John. The two cross swords and their relationship kindles from there.
Amanda is a heroine I liked very much; she is strong, independent, determined and loyal, she puts her sister's happiness before her own and treats servants with gratitude and respect. Despite Amanda's best efforts to find some dirt on Charles, his reputation is not wholly deserved and he is easy to like.
Again, the period detail is well researched and allows you to enjoy the story with confidence that there will be no glaring historical inaccuracies. The ending was still a bit too abrupt for my liking, however the lead up was lovely and I am either getting more used to the sudden endings or this one was better than the previous two books I've read.
Amanda Twyford is thoroughly put out when her older sister, Bella, refuses an offer of marriage from her longstanding beau, John, and instead accepts the proposal of a notorious rake.
Charles Barsett proposes a marriage of convenience to the lovely Bella, only to find her younger sister ready to do everything in her power to put an end to their betrothal and promote a match between Bella and John. The two cross swords and their relationship kindles from there.
Amanda is a heroine I liked very much; she is strong, independent, determined and loyal, she puts her sister's happiness before her own and treats servants with gratitude and respect. Despite Amanda's best efforts to find some dirt on Charles, his reputation is not wholly deserved and he is easy to like.
Again, the period detail is well researched and allows you to enjoy the story with confidence that there will be no glaring historical inaccuracies. The ending was still a bit too abrupt for my liking, however the lead up was lovely and I am either getting more used to the sudden endings or this one was better than the previous two books I've read.
August 5, 2016
I received a free copy for a honest review
Charles Barsett is a rake, having been rejected by his father after his mother died giving birth to him. He agrees to marry Isabella Twyford, daughter of his father’s friend. Amanda Twyford is 18 & on her way to London when the carriage suffers a mishap. Amanda meets an objectionable man who Amanda later discovers is her sister’s fiancé.
Charles' roguish reputation made such a marriage unthinkable to Amanda—especially as Isabella had been in love with a neighbour John Webster. It was left to Amanda to prove that Charles Barsett's reputation was more than mere gossip. Amanda would go to any length to prevent this arranged marriage: hatch wild schemes, enlist other men to help her, break into his home
This novel was written over 50 years ago & reflects romances of that time. I enjoyed the story but found Amanda annoying & giddy, also no way could she have behaved as she did. ‘pon rep it was good to read dialogue without Americanisms & more in tune with the language of Jane Austin. I really liked Charles the misunderstood hero. It wasn’t the best historical novel I’ve read but certainly not the worst
Charles Barsett is a rake, having been rejected by his father after his mother died giving birth to him. He agrees to marry Isabella Twyford, daughter of his father’s friend. Amanda Twyford is 18 & on her way to London when the carriage suffers a mishap. Amanda meets an objectionable man who Amanda later discovers is her sister’s fiancé.
Charles' roguish reputation made such a marriage unthinkable to Amanda—especially as Isabella had been in love with a neighbour John Webster. It was left to Amanda to prove that Charles Barsett's reputation was more than mere gossip. Amanda would go to any length to prevent this arranged marriage: hatch wild schemes, enlist other men to help her, break into his home
This novel was written over 50 years ago & reflects romances of that time. I enjoyed the story but found Amanda annoying & giddy, also no way could she have behaved as she did. ‘pon rep it was good to read dialogue without Americanisms & more in tune with the language of Jane Austin. I really liked Charles the misunderstood hero. It wasn’t the best historical novel I’ve read but certainly not the worst
December 11, 2015
Excellent
Charles, heir to Lord Barsett, is considered a rouge and is disliked even by his own Father. His penniless cousin, Roger is a model of propriety and good manners. When Lord Barsett arranges a marriage between Charles and Amanda's older sister, she becomes distressed as to his bad reputation. Amanda decides to unmask Charles and prevent the marriage. This is the barest bones supporting the plots, manipulations, back history, and a unexpected villain that gives this story a sense of danger. I was glued until the end. Not only were the characters interesting but it was written in a period appropriate fashion that Georgette Heyer would have approved of. It is so nice not to have the heroine or hero using American slang and idioms. A true Georgian Romance I highly recommend this author.
Charles, heir to Lord Barsett, is considered a rouge and is disliked even by his own Father. His penniless cousin, Roger is a model of propriety and good manners. When Lord Barsett arranges a marriage between Charles and Amanda's older sister, she becomes distressed as to his bad reputation. Amanda decides to unmask Charles and prevent the marriage. This is the barest bones supporting the plots, manipulations, back history, and a unexpected villain that gives this story a sense of danger. I was glued until the end. Not only were the characters interesting but it was written in a period appropriate fashion that Georgette Heyer would have approved of. It is so nice not to have the heroine or hero using American slang and idioms. A true Georgian Romance I highly recommend this author.
July 24, 2015
Absorbing Read
What a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down. The cast is well done.. There is everything
In this book, drama, action, thrills, clean romance, funny, mystery. the Heroine is very independent and outspoken with a lovely heart and a high regard for justice. the Hero
Is Handsome and a rake, that has had. No love from anywhere his whole life, which invokes
Your compassion. I have read all three of her books and they are all the. Very best. Do yourself a favor and read them all, you'll be glad you did.
What a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down. The cast is well done.. There is everything
In this book, drama, action, thrills, clean romance, funny, mystery. the Heroine is very independent and outspoken with a lovely heart and a high regard for justice. the Hero
Is Handsome and a rake, that has had. No love from anywhere his whole life, which invokes
Your compassion. I have read all three of her books and they are all the. Very best. Do yourself a favor and read them all, you'll be glad you did.
July 29, 2016
I really liked The Georgian Rake. It was fairly predictable - I worked out how it would end before the midway point - but it was still an enjoyable quick afternoon read and both Amanda and Charles came across well as lead characters. If you are looking for a good historical romp - simple, understated, and easy reading - then this is a good book to choose. Likewise, if you prefer your Georgian gents to have a bit of 'bad boy' in them, then you'll enjoy this tale.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley.
April 18, 2016
I'm trying another Chetwynd Ley because I like her writing. This plot didn't thrill me.
March 27, 2017
My favourite novel by this author and one I have re-read many times. I love the characters and the storyline.
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