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Lord Worth, you are hilarious.
Heyer really likes writing men that are gallant but can be utterly sarcastic. Our Lord Worth is one of them. Surprisingly, he is one of the younger men (in his late twenties) and quite a dandy. All I could think of was Ben Barnes.
This story has two siblings on their way to London after the death of their father. After being told not to come to London by their guardian, their Uncle Lord Worth, they do so any way. On their way into the city they end up in a bit of a ...more
Heyer really likes writing men that are gallant but can be utterly sarcastic. Our Lord Worth is one of them. Surprisingly, he is one of the younger men (in his late twenties) and quite a dandy. All I could think of was Ben Barnes.
This story has two siblings on their way to London after the death of their father. After being told not to come to London by their guardian, their Uncle Lord Worth, they do so any way. On their way into the city they end up in a bit of a ...more
I am conflicted. Half of me likes the book, and the other half hates it. Despite the fact that Heyer bogs the plot down with endless and unnecessary descriptions of events and places (which in nowise enhance said plot), there is some charm that invades and compels the reader onward. Once I discovered that skipping the boring descriptions in no way detracted from the plot, I was much happier, and the story moved along at a much better pace.
I was bugged by he the lack of development of any kind of ...more
I was bugged by he the lack of development of any kind of ...more
I wasn't a huge fan of the first Georgette Heyer book that I read but thought that I would give he one more chance with Regency Buck. I'm glad that I did because I quite enjoyed the story and the fun banter in this book! A fun read! The only problem that I have with her books is that I haven't been too impressed with the men in her stories. When I read a regency book, I want to be blown away with the gallantry and heroic male character so that I feel like he is both swoon-worthy and worthy of th
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Ah, there is nothing quite like a Georgette Heyer regency romance. I can always count on loving each and every one of her books. I am never ceased to be delighted by her wonderful complex characters, especially the hero and heroine with their witty, dry and oftentimes caustic dialogue. It is so refreshing to know that when you read a Heyer you are getting a good, clean, refreshing romance with a very happy and satisfying ending. If you like Jane Austen you will LOVE Georgette Heyer.
Now that I’ve read all Christie’s Marple and Poirot series, I’ve turned to something mushier. These are 3-4 reads - perfect for airplanes or holding new grandbabies in your arms. Not spectacular literature, but I give them 4 stars as they keep me entertained while in a holding pattern
A clean, regency romance with a bit of mystery mixed in. I really enjoyed the storyline, but was bothered a lot by the liberal use (and descriptions) of snuff.
Judith and Peregrine were orphaned and given a guardian (Lord Worth) until they came of age. They moved to London and had a lot of fun fitting into society. I went back and forth between loving and hating Worth and often felt embarrassed for Judith. Peregrine--what a crazy, impulsive character!
Judith and Peregrine were orphaned and given a guardian (Lord Worth) until they came of age. They moved to London and had a lot of fun fitting into society. I went back and forth between loving and hating Worth and often felt embarrassed for Judith. Peregrine--what a crazy, impulsive character!
Fun summer read. There were parts that dragged but overall enjoyable.
Hilarious book, great characters, slightly mysterious plot.
GH writes a story that keeps you snuggled into it the whole way through. This was a reluctant romance in that the compelling connection was there, but circumstances wouldn't allow it to be. It was interesting watching the development of the romance that wasn't supposed to be there. That probably only makes sense once you read the book--which I would recommend.
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Apr 05, 2013
Tiffany
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audio-books,
regency-romance
The first part and the last part were sigh provokingly adorable. The end was quite possibly one of my favorite ending scenes, but I think I say that to all of her books. It was an "I have to listen to that part again" type scene followed by Ohh's and "I love that!"
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Aug 13, 2010
Lori
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historical-fiction,
romance
This one ranks among my Heyer favorites. I love the dry humor, strong characters and witty conversation in these! Intelligent yet frivolous, with happy endings.
