Arabella.

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Summary: A charming, effervescent comedy..
Review: This is one of those Heyer novels which come much closer to being termed a "Romance" in the modern sense of the word. Most Heyer books are pure comedy of manners almost akin to a P.G.Wodehouse, some are more romances than comedy. This book belongs to the latter group. This does not however mean that there is no comedy - how can there not be when its a Heyer writing ? The humour is rich and most witty.

Arabella is amongst Heyer's delightful heroines - and the hero amngst her more endearing. We also have Ulysses the dog who is superbly drawn. What I do miss in this book are the wealth of support characters who form the heart of the comic parts of most Heyer novels.

But all in all, its a jolly good novel - a laugh every page.

Rating:
Summary: Watch out! This book will trap you into loving Heyer.
Review: This was the first Heyer book I read. It was given to me by my aunt who suggested it to me as similar to Pride and Prejudice, one of my very favorites. It is the best type of charming, lighthearted, and entertaining novel one could ever want to read. Its endearing characters won't let you stop till you have read it to its end. Being a girl, I naturally focus on the male lead and this one is incredible. His appeal is so obvious and yet Heyer, even in her most devestating heros, stays cleanly away from degrading sexual banter. The humor in this book made me laugh out loud...Heyer has a talent for instilling in her characters a dry and ready wit that makes for the most entertaining dialogues. Arabella, the lead female is clever, coniving, sweet, endearing, and a bit of a rascle. Pleanty of fire and spice in all the right places. Really an excellent read, especially for ladies, young and old who long for romance yet don't want to fill their minds with trash.

Rating:
Summary: Very impressed with Georgette's work
Review: What do you call a Regency Era-based romance novel about a woman's white lie going too far? Brilliant. At least when Georgette Heyer writes it. Her intelligent writing, tangible descriptions, and witty dialogue all contribute to the success of what most people say makes this "the best Cinderella story yet to date". Occasional flips through a dictionary are needed as this author likes to use difficult words in her sentences that most people don't ever use in their whole lifetime. But don't let a few references to a big red book scare you away from this must-read.

The whole message of this story is great. Loving someone not because of their status but because of their genuine character is truly beautiful. And the surprises towards the end make you smile!

My discovery of the gracefully articulate Georgette Heyer provided me with remarkable reading material and additional insight into the Era that I find so fascinating. To be comparable to Jane Austen is certainly an honor and Heyer has surely achieved that in my opinion. Now that I have taken the journey into the world of Heyer, I am looking forward to reading some of her other books over the summer.

If this book sounds appealing to you, you owe it to yourself to read it. You won't regret it!