Heyer, Georgette. The Reluctant Widow.I'm glad Georgette Heyer's books have been republished and appreciate Danielle of Sourcebooks, Inc. having sent me several of the new releases.
I enjoyed this Regency romance, which has Elinor Rochdale, prospective governess, taking the wrong coach and answering the wrong advertisement. Instead of finding a post as governess, she finds an employer who wants her to marry his dissolute cousin.
Missing papers, French spies, a hidden door and staircase, lots of Regency detail, and plenty of wry humor. Even the dog has character. A very satisfying and cozy read!
Fiction. Romance, Mystery. 1948, 2008. 316 pages.
Oh, that sounds like loads of fun. I didn't request any of the Heyer books from Danielle because I need to catch up on my ARC stack before requesting anything else, but now . . . sigh. Regrets. LOL I'll just enjoy them vicariously through your reviews.
ReplyDeleteI loved, loved, loved this one.
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This sounds delightful! I've got one Heyer book waiting for me, thanks to Sourcebooks, but I think I'm going to have to look for this one soon too.
ReplyDeleteBecky - Wasn't it a great combination of mystery, romance, and humor?
ReplyDeleteiliana - I'm currently reading Regency Book and enjoying it, too!
I've got this one on my TBR pile. If I hadn't gotten a freebie from Sourcebooks, this is the one I would have chosen to read next, though I am really enjoying Faro's Daughter, too.
ReplyDeleteDanielle - Oooh, I'll have to try Faro's Daughter, too!
ReplyDeleteI read so many of her books when I was in high school. How great to know they are reissuing them!
ReplyDeleteCamille - I love Heyer's command of historical detail, but the romance and mystery keep the plots enjoyable!
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