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Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer (2008, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-101402213514
ISBN-139781402213519
eBay Product ID (ePID)111929084
Product Key Features
Book TitleReluctant Widow
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRomance / Historical / Regency, Historical
Publication Year2008
GenreFiction
AuthorGeorgette Heyer
Book SeriesRegency Romances Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight13.3 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-017995
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"The Reluctant Widow reminds me much of a classic mystery tale, with the plot moving at an increasingly frantic pace, filled with quirky characters and comic mishaps." -- Book Zombie, "I'd highly recommend The Reluctant Widow to any Austen fans, or anyone who enjoys historical fiction. " - S. Krishna's Books, " It's a very enjoyable tale with Heyer's usual quality prose and historical research enhancing the feel of the story." - Curled Up with a Good Book, "I enjoyed reading as the story unfolded and we discovered something new with each page. With The Reluctant Widow , Ms. Heyer once again demonstrates her wit and attention to detail with this delightful book." - Jennifer's Random Musings, "Heyer did a fantastic job building up the suspense with lots of twists and turns in the plot and even threw in a little comedy for relief." -- Ex Libris, "Mystery. Suspense. Great wit. Great characters. Fast-paced... Definitely recommended." - Becky's Book Reviews, "Heyer did a fantastic job building up the suspense with lots of twists and turns in the plot and even threw in a little comedy for relief." - Ex Libris, " If you haven't read Georgette Heyer or would not normally pick up a historical romance, I strongly encourage you to give The Reluctant Widow a try" -- The Literate Housewife, "The Reluctant Widow reminds me much of a classic mystery tale, with the plot moving at an increasingly frantic pace, filled with quirky characters and comic mishaps." - Book Zombie, "This book was nothing short of pure delight...Heyer was a talented writer, indeed. " - My Friend Amy, "If you are looking for good historical fiction with mystery and a dash of romance, pick up a copy of The Reluctant Widow ." -- The Book Worm, "I enjoyed reading as the story unfolded and we discovered something new with each page. With The Reluctant Widow , Ms. Heyer once again demonstrates her wit and attention to detail with this delightful book." -- Jennifer's Random Musings, "If you are looking for good historical fiction with mystery and a dash of romance, pick up a copy of The Reluctant Widow ." - The Book Worm, "I was hooked from the get-go with The Reluctant Widow ... a little bit of mystery, a little bit of farce but a fully, fun, fast read. This is probably my favorite Heyer so far. " -- Book-a-Rama, "This book was nothing short of pure delight...Heyer was a talented writer, indeed. " -- My Friend Amy, "Mystery. Suspense. Great wit. Great characters. Fast-paced... Definitely recommended." -- Becky's Book Reviews, " I was charmed by her characters and entertained by her wit and engaging plot... The Reluctant Widow is a must-read." - Traci's Book Blog, "Interesting characters and a well thought out plot made this into a fun read from start to finish." -- Linus' Blanket, " It's a very enjoyable tale with Heyer's usual quality prose and historical research enhancing the feel of the story." -- Curled Up with a Good Book, " If you haven't read Georgette Heyer or would not normally pick up a historical romance, I strongly encourage you to give The Reluctant Widow a try" - The Literate Housewife, " I was charmed by her characters and entertained by her wit and engaging plot... The Reluctant Widow is a must-read." -- Traci's Book Blog, "Interesting characters and a well thought out plot made this into a fun read from start to finish." - Linus' Blanket, "I was hooked from the get-go with The Reluctant Widow ... a little bit of mystery, a little bit of farce but a fully, fun, fast read. This is probably my favorite Heyer so far. " - Book-a-Rama, "I'd highly recommend The Reluctant Widow to any Austen fans, or anyone who enjoys historical fiction. " -- S. Krishna's Books
Series Volume Number7
Dewey Decimal823.9/12
SynopsisA sparkling Regency romance with intrigue and excitement, from the queen of the genre. Eleanor Rochdale finds herself married and widowed within 24 hours, and embroiled in an international spy ring, housebreakers, and murder., "Lively, amusing...done to a turn!"--Kirkus Reviews A fateful mistake... When Elinor Rochdale boards the wrong coach, she ends up not at her prospective employer's home but at the estate of Eustace Cheviot, a dissipated and ruined young man on the verge of death. A momentous decision... His cousin, Mr Ned Carlyon, persuades Elinor to marry Eustace as a simple business arrangement. By morning, Elinor is a rich widow, but finds herself embroiled with an international spy ring, housebreakers, uninvited guests, and murder. And Mr Carlyon won't let her leave ... What readers are saying about The Reluctant Widow "Delightful and purely entertaining. The plot involves comedy, intrigue, espionage, cloaks and daggers, and things going bump in the night - served with a sauce of witty repartee that is the Heyer hallmark. Unforgettable." "One of my favorites!" "A delightfully funny and mysterious romp." "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen." -- Publisher's Weekly, Lively, amusing...done to a turn! -- Kirkus Reviews A fateful mistake... When Elinor Rochdale boards the wrong coach, she ends up not at her prospective employer's home but at the estate of Eustace Cheviot, a dissipated and ruined young man on the verge of death. A momentous decision... His cousin, Mr Ned Carlyon, persuades Elinor to marry Eustace as a simple business arrangement. By morning, Elinor is a rich widow, but finds herself embroiled with an international spy ring, housebreakers, uninvited guests, and murder. And Mr Carlyon won't let her leave ... What readers are saying about The Reluctant Widow Delightful and purely entertaining. The plot involves comedy, intrigue, espionage, cloaks and daggers, and things going bump in the night - served with a sauce of witty repartee that is the Heyer hallmark. Unforgettable. One of my favorites! A delightfully funny and mysterious romp. Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen. -- Publisher's Weekly, "Lively, amusing...done to a turn " - Kirkus Reviews A fateful mistake... When Elinor Rochdale boards the wrong coach, she ends up not at her prospective employer's home but at the estate of Eustace Cheviot, a dissipated and ruined young man on the verge of death. A momentous decision... His cousin, Mr Ned Carlyon, persuades Elinor to marry Eustace as a simple business arrangement. By morning, Elinor is a rich widow, but finds herself embroiled with an international spy ring, housebreakers, uninvited guests, and murder. And Mr Carlyon won't let her leave ... What readers are saying about The Reluctant Widow "Delightful and purely entertaining. The plot involves comedy, intrigue, espionage, cloaks and daggers, and things going bump in the night - served with a sauce of witty repartee that is the Heyer hallmark. Unforgettable." "One of my favorites " "A delightfully funny and mysterious romp." "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen." - Publisher's Weekly
LC Classification NumberPR6015.E795R46 2008
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- 28 Apr, 2022
Absolutely love it!!
Georgette Heyer is my favorite author, and this is one of her best. I’ve reread them all many times!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
