Review: Seeking laughs? This is the right book for you
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2013
Celine Fairweather is doing her best to act like a proper lady, even reading the right books, and so far has succeeded admirably. When her sister Penelope Radclyff, the Duchess of Blackthorne who is very pregnant, summons her to London, Celine is more than happy to go - not only will she be able to help Penelope but she'll finally be able to search for her lost love, poet Philbert Woodbead. George (Lord Elmer) agrees to help her find Philly but little does she realize that in trying to find her lost love she may lose her heart."Seeking Philbert Woodbead" is the wickedly funny sequel to Anya Wylde's "Penelope" (you don't have to have read "Penelope" to enjoy this book but I highly recommend it). Wylde describes this book as a madcap Regency Romance and it is indeed madcap, reminding me of a screwball comedy (I can just picture Cary Grant in the role of George). The book is very funny - nothing in the book is really believable but you'll be laughing too hard to care (Philbert's poems alone will have you laughing so hard you are crying). Besides the adventures of George and Celine (which includes, among other things, pirates and mustaches), there is the running gag of Penelope's food cravings and mood swings during her pregnancy. The search for Philbert Woodbead is also funny - you know where the storyline is going but getting there is a lot of fun. The book is laugh out loud funny - Wylde has a wonderful gift with words that makes reading this book even more enjoyable. I was sorry when my visit with the Fairweather sisters ended and hope there will be more books in the series so I can visit them again."Seeking Philbert Woodbead" is a delightfully funny Regency Romance.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book for free. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."