The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer (6-Jan-2005) Paperback
Format: Paperback
ASIN: B013IN0E56
Publish date: 1600
Publisher: Arrow; New Ed edition (6 Jan. 2005)
Edition language: English
I almost didn't finish this book. To say I found Eustacie frivolous and vapid would be an understatement, but fellow BL's said it was an entertaining read so I stuck with it. They were right, but those first three chapters almost killed me. At the end of the book, I still think Eustacie is frivo...
I finished this one back in October, and have delayed writing this review for reasons I can’t entirely explain. Actually, I have two more Heyer posts to write, and I won’t allow myself to post the third – The Marriage of Convenience – until I get the other two up. That is probably the only reason I ...
Yesterday's re-read. I remembered most of the plot, but I'd forgotten just how good Sarah Thane and Tristram Shield are together. The slow growth of their understanding is a thing of beauty. A Georgian rather than a Regency, for anyone who enjoys keeping count.
A re-read of one of my favorite Heyer's. I like the combination of humor, mystery and a little bit of danger. This is all sparkly wit, great plotting and enjoyable characters. The romance is low key and almost an after-thought, but you can't help but enjoy how Sarah and Tristam become aware and a...
How annoying were Eustacie and Ludovic? I cared so little about their fate and mostly did not find them amusing. I know they are a parody of young romantics and serve as a foil for the older and more sensible couple, but I really wanted Ludovic to get slapped at certain points where he insists on re...