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Summary: kiddie love
Review: ..."Clarissa was returned to the bosom of her family the previous August, 4 months short of her 17th birthday..."I hate regencies that have as their female hero girls under 17. This story either Clarrissa was just 17 or almost 17. Marcus was older, more worldly. He himself describes her as homely. Of course, when one falls in love, ones physical appearance can be enhanced. But it is foolish to think of a man of his experience falling for a 16 year old or there abouts. Yuk...
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Summary: Bland and Unbelievable
Review: ..."Clarissa was returned to the bosom of her family the previous August, 4 months short of her 17th birthday..." I hate regencies that have as their female hero girls under 17. This story either Clarrissa was just 17 or almost 17. Marcus was older, more worldly. He himself describes her as homely. Of course, when one falls in love, ones physical appearance can be enhanced. But it is foolish to think of a man of his experience falling for a 16 year old or there abouts. Yuk...
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Summary: kiddie love
Review: ..."Clarissa was returned to the bosom of her family the previous August, 4 months short of her 17th birthday..." I hate regencies that have as their female hero girls under 17. This story either Clarrissa was just 17 or almost 17. Marcus was older, more worldly. He himself describes her as homely. Of course, when one falls in love, ones physical appearance can be enhanced. But it is foolish to think of a man of his experience falling for a 16 year old or there abouts. Yuk...
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Summary: Bland and Unbelievable
Review: I had trouble suspending belief that Lord Marcus Ridley would eventually marry the steward's daughter, Clarissa Carter (all six feet tall of her!). The storyline made little sense. There were long periods of time when the two of them were far apart with no contact. The business about climbing trees could have been charming. There was a huge buildup about Marcus giving her breeches [to better climb the tree] and arranging to meet her which amounted to very little! It seemed after climbing trees for all those years, when Lord Ridley came around Clarissa kept falling out of them! Clarissa saves him from matchmaking misses a couple times. You meet Clarissa's mother who throws her into society to meet a wealthy man - much like Pride and Prejudice without the humor or style. Even Lord Ridley's mother turns her into a menial - sewing and acting as a companion. On top of that - no chemistry between Marcus and Clarissa - just some hero worship on her side. He wasn't love-shy - didn't seem to have any personality at all. Add a touching death scene and I lost my escape from reality. Dragged my way through this book and found little to recommend about it.
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Summary: Great story with an abrupt end
Review: Marcus Ridley, who will someday be the earl of Fairfax, is handsome, eligible... and a bit vain. Young ladies are always plotting to trap him into marriage, and his mother is on a neverending mission to find him a wife. While visiting his mother, he reunites with the childhood friend whom he dubbed "Gnat." That "gnat" is Clarissa Carter, a mere steward's daughter. As a child, she used to follow Marcus and his brother, acting as their shadow. She was like an annoying little sister to them. Now, as a young lady, she's a tomboy of unusual height (And she likes to climb trees!). Not only is our heroine rambunctious, but she also surprisingly refined--when the situation calls for it. Clarissa is also in love with Marcus, who continues to see her as the little "Gnat" she used to be. Even now, she continues to vex him. But poor Marcus is blind to his true feelings. I really enjoyed this story. It was a bit slow-moving at first, but overall, the pacing was pleasantly relaxed. Mona Prevel breathes new life into an old concept, giving us a book that is touching, funny & sweet. I smiled several times, and even had a tear in my eye. Unfortunately, the ending was very abrupt. After enjoying the rest of the story so much, I was anticipating an emotional undoing at the novel's end. But it was resolved in a page and a half. But it's definitely a good book. In particular, the heroine makes it very worthwhile.
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Summary: Great story with an abrupt end
Review: Marcus Ridley, who will someday be the earl of Fairfax, is handsome, eligible... and a bit vain. Young ladies are always plotting to trap him into marriage, and his mother is on a neverending mission to find him a wife. While visiting his mother, he reunites with the childhood friend whom he dubbed "Gnat." That "gnat" is Clarissa Carter, a mere steward's daughter. As a child, she used to follow Marcus and his brother, acting as their shadow. She was like an annoying little sister to them. Now, as a young lady, she's a tomboy of unusual height (And she likes to climb trees!). Not only is our heroine rambunctious, but she also surprisingly refined--when the situation calls for it. Clarissa is also in love with Marcus, who continues to see her as the little "Gnat" she used to be. Even now, she continues to vex him. But poor Marcus is blind to his true feelings. I really enjoyed this story. It was a bit slow-moving at first, but overall, the pacing was pleasantly relaxed. Mona Prevel breathes new life into an old concept, giving us a book that is touching, funny & sweet. I smiled several times, and even had a tear in my eye. Unfortunately, the ending was very abrupt. After enjoying the rest of the story so much, I was anticipating an emotional undoing at the novel's end. But it was resolved in a page and a half. But it's definitely a good book. In particular, the heroine makes it very worthwhile.
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