Helpful Score: 2
As with all the Georgette Heyer romances, The Quiet Gentleman is imbued with genuine Regency details - clothing, mannerisms, fads, types of transportation, and quaint euphemisms of the peroid. The hero and heroine never disappoint, remaining true to their personalities. I love the elegance and grace of this book and it's style - backed up by characters who could easily be your neighbor, friend or favorite uncle. This is must read for Heyer fans and a great introduction for those who are just discovering the Heyer world.
Helpful Score: 2
The romance is very subtle; a very enjoyable mystery.
Helpful Score: 2
As usual, Heyer develops her characters thoroughly so we almost know them. A very unimposing companion to the lady-of-the-house makes only honest remarks and sometimes rather bluntly. She seems a very sensible young woman.
Relatives of new Lord show different faces after his arrival. After two attempts to harm or kill him (which the companion saves from the first), he realizes something is "off".
In the process of weeding out the culprit, the "Gentleman" and the "companion" share meaningful dialogue.
I always love the language that Heyer's books employ and in this particular mystery/romance, it was not an easy thing to figure out who the culprit was.
An enjoyable and quick read.
Relatives of new Lord show different faces after his arrival. After two attempts to harm or kill him (which the companion saves from the first), he realizes something is "off".
In the process of weeding out the culprit, the "Gentleman" and the "companion" share meaningful dialogue.
I always love the language that Heyer's books employ and in this particular mystery/romance, it was not an easy thing to figure out who the culprit was.
An enjoyable and quick read.
Helpful Score: 1
An unwelcome return . . .
Unscathed from the wars, Gervase Frant finally returns to his father's estate to claim his title as the new Earl of Stanyon. But his stepmother's resentment and his half brother's open disdain put a chill on Gervase's welcome. Now he must establish himself as the new head of the house . . . and ignore his family's rising hostility.
And a resented rival
Then Gervase's eye is caught by a lovely young woman -- the same woman already much in favor with his half brother. Now the brothers face direct competition as they bid for the lady's attentions. But as Gervase struggles to maintain a gentlemanly balance, he begins to find himself the victim of repeatedly cruel accidents. Soon it becomes increasingly clear that someone wants the new Earl of Stanyon dead . . .
Unscathed from the wars, Gervase Frant finally returns to his father's estate to claim his title as the new Earl of Stanyon. But his stepmother's resentment and his half brother's open disdain put a chill on Gervase's welcome. Now he must establish himself as the new head of the house . . . and ignore his family's rising hostility.
And a resented rival
Then Gervase's eye is caught by a lovely young woman -- the same woman already much in favor with his half brother. Now the brothers face direct competition as they bid for the lady's attentions. But as Gervase struggles to maintain a gentlemanly balance, he begins to find himself the victim of repeatedly cruel accidents. Soon it becomes increasingly clear that someone wants the new Earl of Stanyon dead . . .
Helpful Score: 1
It's more a mystery and a story of family dynamics, as opposed to a straight laser focused romance -- but it was clear to me from the beginning the first time I read it that Gervase liked Drusilla from the beginning :) Many have had a problem with the ending - but I think Gervase did the right thing, the only thing that would have worked in that situation.
