Originally published in: 1934
What’s it about: Horatia offers to take the place of her reluctant sister as a wife to the Earl of Rule, who accepts with little convincing. Each agreeing not to interfere with the other, theirs truly is a marriage of convenience – he marries into the family he desired while she marries into wealth and access to all the best parties.
What made me pick it up: I set a few reading resolutions this year. One was to read in a few genres I don’t tend to prefer, including romance. A colleague suggested Georgette Heyer because she thought I’d like her spunky heroines.
My favorite things: Spunky indeed! I loved Horatia’s character. She is fearless, outgoing, and very clever – though not quite as clever as she thinks. Her charming stubbornness is softened by her willingness to admit and learn from her mistakes. She is well aware of and completely unbothered by the fact that she doesn’t meet anybody’s beauty standards – cursed by straight eyebrows.
Who it’s great for: Fans of historical romances with more focus on a strong female lead than on the romance itself.
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Sounds interesting. I don’t read a lot of romance either but I feel like I would like good historical romance so I’m on the lookout for some. I’ve heard great things about Georgette Heyer and I just got The Grand Sophy out of the library today. Hopefully it will be what I’m after 😊
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Excellent! Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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I tried Georgette Heyer for the first time last year, and ended up reading four of her books! I definitely want to read more. I’ll add this one to my list!
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Excellent- let us know what you think!
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