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Summary: An Unusual Setting for a Wonderful Story
Review: This Regency Romance is refreshing in that it is set in rural Ireland, as apposed to the more usual Bath or London, and Catherine Blair does a wonderful job of portraying country life in Regency Ireland without resorting to sterotype. Even without the benefit of an interesting setting, it is a wonderful story. The characters are very real and refuse to adhere to the common character-types that can be found in lesser works. This is Blair's best work by far. The children in the story are cute, but not too cute and the developing romance between Prescott and Gillian grows very naturally. This book is definitely a keeper and I am already eagerly awaiting Catherine's next novel!!!!
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Summary: It made me laugh! It made me cry!
Review: Wonderful and touching. I loved how we dropped right in the middle-just one week before "ruined" Gillian is to wed Prescott. Every person is well portrayed, warts and all. The children act real and "not perfect," though near the end, the three year old seems too advanced. Prescott is reserved but only "just so," while still having an adult relationship with his wife. They have lively quarrels. Everyone acts mature, still having fun but not silly as in many Regencies. The extended family members, such as the overbearing mother and sister-in-law, add a superb dimension! For laughs, wait until you read the Christmas pudding scene! A "not-to-miss" enjoyable read.
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