Keeping the Castle (Audio)
ISBN:
9781470352813 (1470352818)
Publish date: April 18th 2013
Publisher: Recorded Books
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Teen,
Humor,
Funny,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Historical Romance,
Womens Fiction,
Chick Lit,
Regency
library copy
Fluff. Unsympathetic fluff, at that. I did not like Anthea, our "heroine" or care about her "plight" of not having enough money to support the desired lifestyle of the elite and having to get by with just her beauty, fancy house, loyal servants, and supportive mother.
“I love you, Althea—you are so beautiful,” murmured the young man into my ear. I looked up at him from under my eyelashes. “I love you too,” I confessed. I averted my gaze and added privately, “You are so rich.” Unfortunately, I apparently said this aloud. Well, at least she's honest. This book is ...
Format: HardboundNarrated By: NAOriginal Publication Year: 2012Genre(s): YA, Historical, RomanceSeries: NAAwards: NoneI can’t remember where I heard of this book but one of the things that drew me in is this promotional blurb on the front cover: “Fans of I Capture the Castle will love this delicious...
***Note: this review assumes that you've read the book.*** I enjoyed this book for exactly what it was--a fun romp. I read it right after something heavy and long (Code Name Verity), and it was the perfect, cheery palate cleanser. It's wonderfully frothy and, well, Regency, and if you're ever in t...