tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post2582808695393816072..comments2024-02-18T22:40:55.084-05:00Comments on Jane Austen Today: The Reluctant Widow, by Georgette Heyer: A Book ReviewVichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668098318085667188noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-54170397125492507172011-08-07T01:42:51.964-04:002011-08-07T01:42:51.964-04:00The Reluctant Widow was my very first Georgette He...The Reluctant Widow was my very first Georgette Heyer book that I bought some time ago. I loved it and currently I'm re-reading it again. I also have Venetia; which I haven't read.Denise https://www.blogger.com/profile/15888901923159394890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-11698753542590460892010-08-17T10:19:58.531-04:002010-08-17T10:19:58.531-04:00I don't know what it is about this book. I LO...I don't know what it is about this book. I LOVE most of Heyer's novels, considering them my favorites, but I absolutely HATED this one. I found Elinor so annoying and offensive. I swear, I just wanted to bitch-slap her! She did nothing but complain, complain, COMPLAIN, often about decisions she herself had made, blaming others for them (i.e., the decision to marry Carlyon's nephew)Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996219474821378584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-76995627304558244772009-09-26T01:44:49.355-04:002009-09-26T01:44:49.355-04:00Yup I think Carlyle is a mix of Mark I and Mark I...Yup I think Carlyle is a mix of Mark I and Mark II. But I think Heyer constantly made them a mix. most of her heroes are older to the women, always well groomed (sometimes dandies), sarcastic, with "smiling eyes" and good judges of the world.<br /><br />Great review. I am re-reading all the Heyer romances as a personal project after a gap of almost 10 years. And this time Im relishing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-1563469877966492632009-01-08T14:46:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:46:00.000-05:00I haven't read a lot of Heyer, but RW is definitel...I haven't read a lot of Heyer, but RW is definitely my favorite. Makes me laugh out loud every time. Thanks for the info on M1 vs M2--very interesting.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-49236900588539812022008-12-16T13:22:00.000-05:002008-12-16T13:22:00.000-05:00I don't know....I think maybe Ned is a combination...I don't know....I think maybe Ned is a combination of the two types? I love this book and the (for the time?) unique blend of mystery and Regency.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238863208157815282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-23383847854381562882008-11-30T19:15:00.000-05:002008-11-30T19:15:00.000-05:00I picked up a copy of Black Sheep and am loving it...I picked up a copy of Black Sheep and am loving it! Will try this one next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-80203145553382677462008-11-30T03:14:00.000-05:002008-11-30T03:14:00.000-05:00I'm just finishing a book about true, but strange ...I'm just finishing a book about true, but strange facts of London. I think I'll be delving into my shelf of Georgette Heyer next. I used to read her all the time, but haven't for a while. <BR/><BR/>You've peked my want again.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687880147854083197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33189102.post-17227246670662947062008-11-28T22:43:00.000-05:002008-11-28T22:43:00.000-05:00How timely - I just bought this bookHow timely - I just bought this bookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com