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Georgette Heyer
Aug. 13th, 2007 05:41 pmI've read a lot of Georgette Heyer Regency romances lately. These are the original Regency romances. In general, they're well written and have well rounded characters.
A Civil Contract - I read this one first, and enjoyed it very, very much. It was a romance between grownups, who contracted a marriage for non-romantic reasons, and grew into caring for each other. I will acquire a copy of this book. Also, I know now why Bujold's A Civil Campaign has that title.
False Colours - The one about the twin switch. I talked a friend into trying Heyer, and this is the one she pulled off the library shelf. It was okay.
The Nonesuch - I enjoyed this one, but not as much as the first one.
Frederica - I actually laughed out loud while reading this book. Very enjoyable. Wouldn't mind owning it.
These Old Shades - I have no idea why it has this title. I'm not sure I like the hero or the heroine, but was an enjoyable read.
Devil's Cub - I enjoyed this one very much; hooray for a strong heroine who actively tries to thwart the hero!
In general, I've noticed that people in the book seem to have more money, when given in British pounds, than the people in Jane Austen's books. In Austen's books, 5,000 is a respectable fortune, in Heyer's books, less so.
Access to the OED helps with some of the jargon, though it isn't necessary.
A Civil Contract - I read this one first, and enjoyed it very, very much. It was a romance between grownups, who contracted a marriage for non-romantic reasons, and grew into caring for each other. I will acquire a copy of this book. Also, I know now why Bujold's A Civil Campaign has that title.
False Colours - The one about the twin switch. I talked a friend into trying Heyer, and this is the one she pulled off the library shelf. It was okay.
The Nonesuch - I enjoyed this one, but not as much as the first one.
Frederica - I actually laughed out loud while reading this book. Very enjoyable. Wouldn't mind owning it.
These Old Shades - I have no idea why it has this title. I'm not sure I like the hero or the heroine, but was an enjoyable read.
Devil's Cub - I enjoyed this one very much; hooray for a strong heroine who actively tries to thwart the hero!
In general, I've noticed that people in the book seem to have more money, when given in British pounds, than the people in Jane Austen's books. In Austen's books, 5,000 is a respectable fortune, in Heyer's books, less so.
Access to the OED helps with some of the jargon, though it isn't necessary.
