Review: Maybe not up to Heyer standard, but still enjoyable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2014
Perhaps I've read too many terrible Regency and Victorian era romances.  I was just so thrilled to read dialogue that didn't sound straight off the television (as in "Hey, wait up!" and "Er, thank you?" -- yes, both lines are actually in novels purporting to take place 200 years ago.)When I first started reading, I identified Harriet immediately as the companion, Miss Farlow, from "Lady of Quality," but as one other reviewer mentioned, she seemed to change in character during the novel.  Since she did not ramble hilariously as Miss Farlow did, that was okay with me.Overall, the story was not as sparkling and witty as Heyer novels invariably are, but merely the fact that I'm comparing says something positive about this effort.  The story is darker, with references to domestic abuse.  The heroine is not as engaging as I would have liked.  And I agree that her efforts to conceal her research didn't altogether ring true.  However, I enjoyed the novel and will certainly consider reading more of this author.I borrowed this via Prime.  I love that perk, and only wish Amazon would consider letting us borrow one a week, rather than one a month.