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InMaschera
Posted December 9, 2011
Amusing romance set in 19th century
Like most of Georgette Heyer's works, it's sheer enjoyment from beginning to end. Although this one is entirely just a wholesome romance (no sex, just love) it exhibits her delicious tongue-in-cheek comedy. Her books are light but not shallow, and infused with the author's immense intelligence without being "intellectual." Thorough historical knowledge bases, as always, her deft escapist writing with their likable characters.
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Anonymous
Posted November 11, 2011
Gentle Humor
This is a classic Georgette Heyer novel full of lovely period descriptive passages and sutle humor. One to read again.
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happyendingamust
Posted October 15, 2011
The first and still the best Regency author
This author started the Regency genre and is still the best.
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BONNIEP
Posted October 8, 2011
Disappointed
Could not get into this book- didn't finish it. Guess you can say you get what you pay for. Don't waste your time.
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Schmooby-Doo
Posted September 24, 2011
Great Regency Read
Memorable characters, a good romance. Could beautiful but spoiled Tiffany get the guy? Will her well-born governess Ancilla win the biggest catch of all? Read THE NONESUCH and find out. I think you will enjoy this very well written historical book! A favorite of our family of Heyer fans!
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First Heyer But It Won't Be the Last
Really enjoyed my first outing with Heyer. I was impressed with her historical accuracy. Quick read and fun.
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Anonymous
Posted February 9, 2005
I'd give it 5 stars, but...
I'd give quite a few Heyer's 5 stars, but I have to leave SOMETHING for Jane Austen, to distinguish her from the crowd! This was my first Heyer, too, first read about 15 years ago--and I quickly read everything else by her that I could get my hands on! While it is not my favorite, it is in my top 10--and of course, everything she wrote show-cases her talent and marvelous sense of humor! Heyer seldom wrote Gothic (I doubt ghosts and sinister retainers were amusing enough for her), and it is a pity she must be lumped in with the 'romance crowd': the excellence of her writing and historical detail ought to see her more widely appreciated. I read once that her version of the battle of Waterloo in An Infamous Army was much more accurate than many an historian's!
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Anonymous
Posted October 5, 2002
A Goood Read
My mom bought me a couple of Georgette Heyer books because she loved them when she was young and they are good, clean, romance novels. I now enjoy all of them. They provide a good, easy, read with cute stories. The inexpensive paperbacks can go anywhere, and I call them my "bathtub reading".
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Anonymous
Posted March 24, 2000
Heyer at her best!
This was the first Georgette Heyer book I ever read. It remains my one of my favorite books, and she remains one of my favorite authors. For lighthearted historical romance, no one can top the mistress of Gothic romance. Heyer's characters sparkle! 'The Nonesuch' is a must read!
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