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Cargando... An Unsuitable Heiress (edición 2023)por Jane Dunn (Autor)
Información de la obraAn Unsuitable Heiress por Jane Dunn
Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.  Melissas-Bookshelf | Sep 15, 2023 |   I really enjoyed Dunn's first Regency novel and this one is even better. It's lightweight and skips along with a real joie de vivre. There is enough historical detail to please, a little too much of the historically accurate language! The story is utterly preposterous but the whole is just a complete joy (  ) pluckedhighbrow | Jun 14, 2023 | I received this book free from the author, publisher and NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. #NetGalley #AnUnsuitableHeiress #JaneDunn #BooksYouCanFeelGoodAbout #BoldwoodBooks (  ) Robin.Willson | Jun 7, 2023 | With the series named "The Marriage Season" I expected the normal numerous balls, rides through the park, evenings at Almack's and morning calls, but this was not so- a very interesting and understandable change to the normal 'marriage mart' scenario. I look forward to more books in this series. Thank-you to Thank-you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. #AnUnsuitableHeiress #NetGalley ( ) SoBelJan | Apr 12, 2023 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
'Do you realise, Corinna, just how hard it is for a young woman of irregular birth, without family, fortune or friends in the world? Marriage is the only way to get any chance of a life.' Following the death of her mother, Corinna Ormesby has lived a quiet life in the countryside with her cantankerous Cousin Agnes. Her father's identity has been a tantalising mystery, but now at nineteen Corinna knows that finding him may be her only way to avoid marriage to the odious Mr Beech. Deciding to head to London, Corinna dons a male disguise. Travelling alone as a young woman risks scandal and danger, but when, masquerading as a youth, she is befriended by three dashing blades, handsome and capable Alick Wolfe, dandy Ferdinand Shilton and the incorrigible Lord Purfoy, Corinna now has access to the male-only world of Regency England. And when she meets Alick's turbulent brother Darius, a betrayal of trust leads to deadly combat which only one of the brothers may survive. From gambling in gentleman's clubs to meeting the courtesans of Covent Garden, Corinna's country naivety soon falls away. But when she finds her father at last, learns the truth about her parentage and discovers her fortunes transformed, she must quickly decide how to reveal her true identity, while hoping that one young man in particular can see her for the beauty and Lady she really is. Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Dunn brings the Regency period irresistibly to life in a page-turning novel packed with romance, scandal, friendship and colour. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen. Janice Hadlow, Gill Hornby, and anyone with a Bridgerton-shaped hole in their lives. Praise for Jane Dunn: 'Jane Dunn's THE MARRIAGE SEASON gives all the immersive pleasure of Georgette Heyer's brilliantly confected Regency novels, in a sublime alternative world of joy. Bridgerton look out!' Melanie Reid, The Times 'Outstanding, perceptive and delightfully readable.' Sunday Times Books of the Year 'Jane Dunn has written a splendid piece of popular history with the ready-pen of a highly skilled writer, endowed with remarkable insight.' Roy Strong, Daily Mail 'Jane Dunn is one of our best biographers.' Miranda Seymour, Sunday Times What readers say about Jane Dunn: 'Absolutely brilliant book. Easy, interesting and certainly a page-turner. Enjoyed reading this book so much.' 'I loved this book, Jane Dunn writes with an insight into Elizabeths and Marys psyches that is mesmerising. I couldn't put it down and was gutted when I finally finished it, at a loss of what to read next.' 'One of the best books I have ever read. I have always been interested in this period of history and felt that this book and the way Dunn writes helps to bring history alive. Once I started reading I could not stop.'. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Jane Dunn’s An Unsuitable Heiress has all the feels of a Georgette Heyer novel. It’s a delightful Regency romp with a slow burn romance, hidden identity, humor, a touch of suspense, and a mischievous poodle.
Corinna Ormesby is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl who’s lost touch with her father after her mother’s death. When her cousin is pushing her to marry an unsuitable man, she runs away to London to find her father. Knowing the dangers for a unaccompanied young gentlewoman, she dresses as a young man. When she gets into a scuffle, three handsome gentleman come to her rescue.
Suddenly, Corrina known as Cory gets the inside scoop of the life of a young gentlemen & becomes fast friends with the attractive Alick Wolfe, the dandyish Ferdinand Shelton, & Lord Purfoy. When she finally finds her father, she now has to figure out how to reveal her identity to her friends and hopes that Alick especially will appreciate her for the woman she is. Unfortunately, with her father’s dwindling health, there’s a battle over the potential inheritance involving Alick’s volatile brother Darius which puts her in danger.
This was a fun, madcap Regency with plenty of twists and turns. The characters were endearing with the exception of Darius. My favorite moments were when Corinna was trying to navigate a gentleman’s world. The author did a fantastic job showing the contrasts between what men could do versus women during those times. I do wish the conflict with hiding her identity had gone on a little longer. I felt like there were some missed opportunities with her identity reveal being anticlimactic.
I enjoyed the slow build romance between Alick & Corinna. I especially enjoyed how Alick remained a proper gentleman throughout. I loved Piro and felt like this little pocket poodle stole the show every time he was on the page.
While it’s a fairly clean romance, there is some mild swearing including taking the Lord’s name in vain. There’s also some innuendo and crassness especially in regard to Darius and his mistress, yet everything is kept closed door.
If you’re a fan of Bridgerton or Georgette Heyer, you might enjoy this fun Regency. Thanks to AustenprosePR for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given. (