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Summary: Not one of the best Avon True Romances
Review: I was utterly disappointed by this book. But I, being the hopeless romantic that I am, found this book to be a bit boring and droning on and on until the very last five or so pages, when it really got good and interesting. Although, if you like just a bit of romance, then this book is for you. Don't get me wrong, it was ingeniously written (like all of Cabot's work), but I'm just saying that it gets a little boring to those romantics at heart. If you like the Avon series, there are many others that are even better than this. Personally, I recommend "Tess and the Highlander" and "Samantha and the Cowboy".
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Summary: A bad impersonation of Jane Austen -- but not without merit
Review: I would label this as a poor man's Jane Austen, or more accurately: an introduction to Ms. Austen's works for young women.
The story is surprisingly captivating and the novel takes an unexpected more adventerous turn towards the end as Nicola unravels a dangerous plot for industrial progress.
Ms. Cabot has already proved herself able to enthrall the hearts of young women all over the world with her bestselling Princess Diaries series and this Avon True Romance is no exception. It will introduce teens (and younger) to the language of the time and prepare them for more intense works by authors who wrote about the time period (see Charlotte Bronte, Ann Radcliffe, Fanny Burney, Emily Bronte, Ms. Oliphant, Maria Edgeworth, Anne Bronte, and Jane Austen).
All in all, it was a fun read but the tacky cover art is an abomination to such an otherwise decent novel.
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Summary: i loved this book
Review: it was great how she ended up loving Nat, at the end it really gave it a good twist i loved this book!i couldnt put it down.i would recamend it to everyone
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Summary: A wonderful new book from the Avon True Romance series.
Review: It's 1810, and sixteen-year-old orphan Nicola Sparks has just finished her schooling at a young ladies' academy. Now she's ready for her first London season. In fact, she's already picked the young man she hopes will ask her to marry him: Lord Sebastian Bartholomew, a viscount who will inherit his father's title of earl. Nicola is invited to stay with the Bartholomews, and eagerly accepts the invitation. And it seems like a dream come true when Lord Sebastian proposes marriage. But Nathaniel Sheridan, the infuriating older brother of Nicola's best friend, Eleanor, causes Nicola to question Lord Sebastian's true motives in asking her to marry him. Soon Nicola begins to wonder if it's really Lord Sebastian she loves, and not someone she's been overlooking all along. I highly recommend this new book from the Avon True Romance series. Meg Cabot is a wonderful author of contemporary and supernatural stories for teens, and I'm happy to say she's just as good at writing a historical romance for young adults.
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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: It's the year 1810, and Nicola Sparks, has just graduated from Madame Vieuxvincent's. She's now moving in with the Bartholomew's to get ready for her first London Season. The Bartholomew's are awfully kind to her, and Nicola is in love with the God (aka Lord Sebastian Bartholomew), though he doesn't know it, at least that's what Nicola thinks. But suddenly she is engaged to the God, and planning their wedding. Until she discovers that he doesn't really love her, he just wants to get her to sell Beckwell Abby, a home that her father left her. Soon she realizes she was wrong about who loved her, and soon finds herself falling for someone else. Someone she's known for a very long time.Meg Cabot has another hit with "Nicola and the Viscount." Her characters are strong and original, and the main plot mixes both mystery and romance into one. A must have for all fans of Meg Cabot, romance, or mystery.
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Summary: A wonderful historical romance by Meg Cabot
Review: Nicola Sparks is a sixteen-year-old orphan. She has only two living relatives, whom she preferably nicknames the Grouser, and his son, the Milksop. When her lessons with Madame Vieuxvincent are done, she is free to live anywhere. Her friend's family, the Bartholomews, invite Nicola to their home, and she accepts. She has always admired Lord Sebastian Bartholomew, whom she titles "the God," and this gives her a chance to be in his company often. One day he proposes marriage to her, and she accepts. Nicola has doubts when she finds evidence of a possible scandal. Does Lord Sebastian truly love her, or does he want to marry Nicola as part of a further plan? This was a great Avon True Romance, and it has a different plot than most of the others. I love Meg Cabot's books, and this one was no exception. However, I will note, that this is not like The Princess Diaries. But if you enjoy reading historical romance novels, you will appreciate this one.
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Summary: A wonderful regency romance
Review: Sixteen-year-old Nicola Sparks, an orphan after both her parents drowned when she was little, is now ready for her first London Season. The young Nicola is very much ready for her first London Season and there is one thing she doesn't have to worry about and that is chosing a husband. Her choice has already been made: a handsome viscount known to Nicola as the "God" Lord Sebastian Bartholomew. Nicola is sure that she made the right choice. It was love at first sight and both have the same love of poetry. Things, however, don't go as planned as the few coversations they have had weren't very successful, save the talk of poetry. Nicola still is sure everything will work out until her best friend Eleanor's brother, Nathaniel Sheridan, a recent Oxford graduate, begins to cast doubt on the Viscount's character. Nicola is furious with Nathaniel for saying, what she believes, false things about the Viscount, but as she begins to find out the truth, the Viscount might not be the only problem for Nicola. Her own heart and feelings might be the biggest of them all. I have always been a big fan of Meg Cabot, especially her Princess Diaries series, and this book was no exception. This book has to be my favorite so far in the Avon True Romance series and I recommend every girl who likes a sweet romance to read it. I can't wait for Meg's next Avon True Romance Victoria and the Rouge.
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Summary: A great historical romance
Review: Sixteen-year-old Nicola Sparks, an orphan after her parents both drowned in an accident, is now finally ready for her first London Season. There is one thing that Nicola doesn't have to worry about though, and that is chosing a husband. After attracting the Viscount Lord Sebastian Bartholomew's attention at one of her school performances, she has been invited to his house, and Nicola gets her dream, he has proposed to her. Unfortunately, besides poetry, the two have little conversation, but Nicola is still very sure that this marriage was meant to happen, until the young infruiating Nathaniel Sheridan, the brother of Eleanor, Nicola's best friend, begins questioning why the Viscount truly wants to marry Nicola. Nicola is sure Nathaniel is just saying nonsense, until she begins to pick the pieces of the puzzle up by herself. Soon it isn't just a question of the Viscount's integrity, but who Nicola truly loves as well. This was another wonderful addition to the Avon True Romance series. Meg Cabot has always been a wonderful romance writer for teens and adults and this book is no exception.
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Summary: Nicola and the Viscount
Review: The year is 1810 in the city of London. Sixteen-year-old orphan Nicola Sparks has just finished her schooling at a young lady's academy. She's ready for her first London Season and though other young girls would be searching for a husband, Nicola's not worried. She has already decided she will marry the young and handsome viscount, Lord Sebastian Bartholomew. She loves poetry, he loves poetry. And he seems to be as much in lover with her as she is with him. So Nicola feels everything is going well when Lord Sebastian proposes to her. That is, until Nathaniel Sheridan, Nicola's best friend's brother, questions the viscount's character and motivation in marrying her. Nicola is convinced though that Nathaniel is just making pointless accusations. But, what if Nathaniel is right, and Lord Sebastian has an ulterior motive for marrying her? It's up to Nicola is piece together the facts and find the truth, and to also search her heart to figure out who she really is in love with... The fifth book of the series, "Nicola and the Viscount" is an Avon True Romance for teenage girls. And even though this book is first and foremost a romance novel, there is plenty of intrigue, humor, and excitement to entertain a variety of teens. Nicola is a very interesting character, far from being perfect. I thought that Meg Cabot made Nicola's fascination and infatuation with the viscount very realistic. It's very often that many young woman mistake love with a physical attraction. Yes, Lord Sebastian was handsome but it was not until later on that Nicola truly poses the important questions. Besides his physical appearance, what dis she REALLY love about him? As we go through the book, we can see a change come through Nicola as she realizes that the truth is that she and the viscount had very little in common. Then there's Nathaniel who's such a tease and much like an annoying brother, but later on Nicola comes to realize that they just might be perfect for each other. The ending is so sweet and I assure you that you'll like it! If all the other Avon True Romance novels for teens are anything like "Nicola and the Viscount", I'm definitely picking up another in the series! So far, "Catherine and the Pirate" and "Victoria and the Rogue" are my favorites.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: This book is a great read. It is perfect for teenage girls. The wonderful, witty, sarcastic writing style of Meg Cabot brings the well developed charecters to life. Nicola Sparks dreams of nothing but having the 'God' (Lord Sebastian Bartholomew) propose to her. She is the typical 16 year old girl. Idealistic, excitable, and seeems to have a wonderful fashion sense that brings much humor to the book. Especially Nicola's thought on the daily attire of her not so cherised cousin, Harold, whom she nicknamed 'Milksop'. Nathaniel Sheridan is... very... surprising. Some of the things he does in the story are very sudden unexpected, and some of them even made me embarassed for him. The witty hater of poetry casts doubts on Nicola's engagement to Lord Sebastian and infuriates Nicola to no end with his remarks and critisism. Nicola is annoyed by Nathaniel's doubts on Lord Sebastian and sets out to prove him wrong. In the process, she discovers a few things that change her mind about her engagement and Nathaniel... It is a wonderful read. I highly recommend it to any fans of Meg Cabot. Craftily written, it combines romance, humor, mystery, and even a little bit of action and adventure in one intriguing story that will hold you till the end. Very sweet ending. The ending I must admit, left me kind of hanging. It made me wonder what would happen next. It is only probably because I enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended.
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