Frederica is the self-appointed guardian of her three younger siblings. Their true guardian, her brother Harry, is still at college and a bit too busy kicking up larks to be managing the nursery. Frederica comes to London, three siblings in tow, to launch her beautiful sister into the marriage mart. Because they have no available … Continue reading
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Regency Women of Character: Women at Waterloo
During a lull in fighting at Waterloo in 1815, British solidiers found the bodies of two women. “I saw one of them,” wrote Captain Henry Ross-Lewin of the 32nd Regiment of Foot. “She was dressed in a nankeen jacket and trousers, and had been killed by a ball which had passed through her head.” Other … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: The Talisman Ring
Pitched as a Regency romance/mystery, The Talisman Ring is actually a hilarious romp full with the Heyer staples; a grumpy (in this cased described as “cautious”) older man, a dippy and romantic young woman, a handsome young buck, and an older, independent woman with a brilliant sense of humor. And, as I have discovered and … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: Friday’s Child
When the incomparable Miss Milbourne spurns the impetuous Lord Sherington’s marriage proposal (she laughs at him-laughs!) he vows to marry the next female he encounters, who happens to be the young, penniless Miss Hero Wantage, who has adored him all her life. Whisking her off to London, Sherry discovers there is no end to the … Continue reading
Faro’s Daughter: Georgette Heyer
The beautiful but poor Deborah Grantham presides over her aunt’s gaming house in Regency London. Here she meets Max Ravenscar who is determined to prevent his young cousin and ward from contracting an inappropriate marriage to Grantham. Incensed by the idea that she would exploit an innocent, Deborah decides to take her revenge on Ravenscar … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: The Grand Sophy
Everything about Lady Sophy is grand. Her figure, her laugh, her pets, her ideas…and her skillful machinations with other people’s love lives. She is Emma, if Emma had been raised by a flighty international diplomat of a father, travelling throughout the world. Sophy arrives in London after living abroad to be placed in her Aunt’s … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: The Corinthian
I had read somewhere that this was reported to be Heyer’s funniest Regency romp. While I haven’t given it a second read yet, I wasn’t laughing out loud quite as much as with Sylvester. Nonetheless, the Corinthian was a funny, delightful and sweet romantic tale involving some very devilish villianry, gender bending dress up, and … Continue reading
Top Ten Spring Hist-Ro Reads (in ebook form)
Must have oldies but goodies and new on the shelves hist-ro reads to get you in the mood for spring! The Gamekeeper’s Lady by Ann Lethbridge On sale date: Apr 1, 2011…this one sounds perfect for days indoors with the rain beating down, longing to get outside! A natural aristro’s daughter and a bad boy Lord ala gamekeeper–hot! … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: Sylvester
Oh my. I was giggling throughout this whimsical tale. Outloud, enough so that my husband asked “What are you laughing at?” “This book,” I replied, “its just so funny.” And it is. We have our typical heroine and hero ala Heyer in Sylvester–the stuffy pompous Lord and the plain high flyer provincial gal. But there … Continue reading
Georgette Heyer: Lady of Quality
At the advanced age of nine and twenty Miss Annis Wynchwood has decided to set up her own establishment in Bath. Although a beauty, wealthy, and having suffered several great Seasons with a dozen handsome proposals, Annis’ main goal is to set up a house away from her brother and the constant bickering of siblings … Continue reading
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