Cotillion by Georgette HeyerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a book I have been wanting to read for awhile. It seems to be a favorite for Georgette Heyer fans and now I can see why!
As is typical for me with Regency novels, this started out slow. There always seems to be a learning curve while I move myself back in time, figure out who the characters are and what their titles mean, and adjust my head to the antiquated language and slang. But by the end I was turning pages so fast and I had to force myself to go to bed. I couldn't wait to see how it all ended and I was not disappointed.
Kitty Charing is the ward of a grouchy old man who has decided that she will inherit his fortune if she chooses one of his great-grandnephews to marry. Kitty is horrified by the proposal and is desperate to get away to London so she can figure out what to do with her life. But in order to do so, she convinces Freddy Standen (one of the nephews) to agree to a sham engagement. While in London, Kitty is exposed to a world of fashion, frivolity, and nobles behaving badly. She makes new friends and finds old family, but everyone seems to want something that they can't have. As the heroine, Kitty tries to set it all to rights, and in the process she figures out her own heart as well.
This was my in-person's book club pick for this month. While I certainly enjoyed reading it, I don't really think it's a book that will generate a lot of discussion. Still, I'm happy that I got an excuse to move it up my TBR list. I definitely recommend this one.
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Book 5 for the Georgette Heyer Challenge, Book 42 of 100 for the 100+ Reading Challenge, Book 20 of 50 for the RYOB Challenge
Source: BookMooch
4 comments:
I have to adjust to the language in books like this too, but usually end up loving them once I do.
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a Regency learning curve. I'll get the hang of it, go on a Regency binge, then take a break. It comes back faster if I haven't stayed away too long, LOL.
I've had this on my TBR list for awhile. I just may have to get a copy soon.
I liked this one so much better than others like it that I've tried. I love the romance, but it does take me a while to get into the groove of it too :)
I love Georgette Heyer! So glad you enjoyed this one. It's one of my faves. I have read all of her Regencies over and over, though admittedly not since I started book blogging, surprisingly! I must pick one up again soon :-) Thanks for a great review!
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