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The Nonesuch
The Nonesuch
Author: Georgette Heyer
STARTLING NEWS — When they learned that Sir Waldo Hawkridge was coming, the village gentry were thrown into a flurry. The famed sportsman himself! Heir to an uncounted fortune, and a leader of London society! The local youths idolized "the Nonesuch"; the fathers disapproved; and the mothers and daughters saw him as the most eligible- and elus...  more »
ISBN: 307771
Publication Date: 1962
Pages: 252
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3.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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sweetwind avatar reviewed The Nonesuch on + 10 more book reviews
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My mom recommended this author after we talked about how I enjoy Jane Austen. The vocabulary was quite a challenge as the characters use the jargon and slang of the times and some of these words do not even show up in an Internet search! ("ton" as in the elegant set, "nangeens" as in some kind of pants). I was most captivated by the portrayal of Tiffany Wield, the spoiled, vain and incredibly headstrong charge of the governess heroine. Tiffany often seemed unbelievable in her obstinacy, but then again in real life I occasionally run into people whose foibles veer into the unbelievable! The Nonesuch (Sir Waldo) and his love interest (the governess Miss Trent) are a mite too perfect but still fun. I found it hard to believe that when discussing Miss Trent's horse, Sir Waldo says "I wish I had the mounting of you" and this passed as normal conversation, not a double entendre! The book was a fun romp and I will read another Heyer some day.
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It seems presumptuous to find fault with Heyer, but my enjoyment of the novel was really dragged down by how much space, time, and effort is given to the spoiled brat character. Try Madeleine Robins' old Regency "My Dear Jenny", which is basically the same story with the same wit and more actual romance.
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This is one of my favorite Georgette Heyer novels. It's a very sweet and natural romance, rather than the more typical love-hate relationships that, although still entertaining, I don't like quite as much. I really admired the heroine and couldn't help falling in love with the hero myself. I highly recommend it.