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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Two Winners of Valentine Packages!
I was able to get Snip It on my other computer but not this one.
So I have shown the results as above.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The winners of the two Valentine Packages are:21:
and
2.
I have e-mailed both for addresses to send the packages.
Review of THE MASQUERADERS by Georgette Heyer -Plus Comment Contest
The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Reprint edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402219504
• ISBN-13: 978-1402219504
Rating: 5.0
Blurb:
In an age of slippery politics, Robin and Prudence Tremaine, the children of the notorious and brilliant Viscount of Barham, find themselves on the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion. The Viscount sends his offspring on the road to London, each masquerading as the opposite sex.
In her guise as a young gentleman, Prudence attracts a mentor in Sir Anthony Fanshawe, who soon uncovers her true identity and becomes an accomplice in their escape. Robin and Prudence rescue the lovely Letitia from an unwanted elopement, and Robin, disguised as a lady, becomes her confidante. The plot unwinds with a great deal of adventurous doings—sword fights, narrow escapes, blackmail, and highwaymen—until Robin must reveal his true identity and woo Letitia in earnest. But when she finds out the truth, will she accept an adventurer for a husband? Or will his masquerade be Robin's undoing?
Review:
This is really a wonderful read. I had read Georgette Heyer when I was in my late teens….many years ago! So I really had forgotten the style. The interesting thing with this is that the writing is “antique”. All of it has an authentic historical sound and flow.
The characters are brave, appealing and witty. Prudence makes a charming young man and she and Robin are obviously smart and skilled to pull off the masquerade in the public circles they travel in. Sir Anthony, “The Mountain” or “Mammoth” as Robin calls him, is a great male character. He is the silent, thoughtful, conservative, watching type. Decisive when action is needed, and although he wants to protect her, he is strong enough to let Prudence be strong too. Even the secondary characters, the father, the aunt and the villain, are presented with depth so that you can picture just the type of people they are.
The plot twists are great fun and the story is full of action. The romances are sweet with nothing more needed than looks, sweet talk and a few kisses to get the point across. It is all in the feelings of the characters. The language may be disconcerting at first but once you realize that it is so in line with the times it presents then it becomes natural and even charming.
I can highly recommend this delightful story. I myself will look forward to reading more Georgette Heyer books sooner than years from now!!
The book was provided for review by Danielle at Sourcebooks - Thank you for a wonderful read.
Since I have really enjoyed the comment Tuesdays I want to continue that and the drawing from all of the comments. Here is a part of the excerpt that can be found at the page linked at Sourcebook above.
Now that you have read the excerpt tell me what you think of the language, or comment on the review, to be entered in the drawing. Leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you win the drawing which will close Thursday at midnight. Winner to be announced Friday morning.
This is my SaSR Tuesday post today too.
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Reprint edition (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402219504
• ISBN-13: 978-1402219504
Rating: 5.0
Blurb:
In an age of slippery politics, Robin and Prudence Tremaine, the children of the notorious and brilliant Viscount of Barham, find themselves on the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion. The Viscount sends his offspring on the road to London, each masquerading as the opposite sex.
In her guise as a young gentleman, Prudence attracts a mentor in Sir Anthony Fanshawe, who soon uncovers her true identity and becomes an accomplice in their escape. Robin and Prudence rescue the lovely Letitia from an unwanted elopement, and Robin, disguised as a lady, becomes her confidante. The plot unwinds with a great deal of adventurous doings—sword fights, narrow escapes, blackmail, and highwaymen—until Robin must reveal his true identity and woo Letitia in earnest. But when she finds out the truth, will she accept an adventurer for a husband? Or will his masquerade be Robin's undoing?
Review:
This is really a wonderful read. I had read Georgette Heyer when I was in my late teens….many years ago! So I really had forgotten the style. The interesting thing with this is that the writing is “antique”. All of it has an authentic historical sound and flow.
The characters are brave, appealing and witty. Prudence makes a charming young man and she and Robin are obviously smart and skilled to pull off the masquerade in the public circles they travel in. Sir Anthony, “The Mountain” or “Mammoth” as Robin calls him, is a great male character. He is the silent, thoughtful, conservative, watching type. Decisive when action is needed, and although he wants to protect her, he is strong enough to let Prudence be strong too. Even the secondary characters, the father, the aunt and the villain, are presented with depth so that you can picture just the type of people they are.
The plot twists are great fun and the story is full of action. The romances are sweet with nothing more needed than looks, sweet talk and a few kisses to get the point across. It is all in the feelings of the characters. The language may be disconcerting at first but once you realize that it is so in line with the times it presents then it becomes natural and even charming.
I can highly recommend this delightful story. I myself will look forward to reading more Georgette Heyer books sooner than years from now!!
The book was provided for review by Danielle at Sourcebooks - Thank you for a wonderful read.
Since I have really enjoyed the comment Tuesdays I want to continue that and the drawing from all of the comments. Here is a part of the excerpt that can be found at the page linked at Sourcebook above.
Excerpt from Chapter One: A Lady in DistressIt had begun to rain an hour ago, a fine driving mist with the sky grey above. The gentleman riding beside the chaise surveyed the clouds placidly. "Faith, it"s a wonderful climate," he remarked of no one in particular.
The grizzled serving man who rode some paces to the rear spurred up to him. "Best put up for the night, sir," he grunted. "There"s an inn a mile or two on."
The window of the chaise was let down with a clatter, and a lady looked out. "Child, you"ll be wet," she said to her cavalier. "How far to Norman Cross?"
The serving man rode up close to the chaise. "Another hour, ma"am. I"m saying we"d best put up for the night." "I"d as soon make Norman Cross," said the gentleman, "for all it"s plaguily damp."
"There"s an inn close by, as I remember," the servant repeated, addressing himself to the lady.
"En avant, then. Produce me the inn," the lady said. "Give you joy of your England, Peter my little man."
The gentleman laughed. "Oh, it"s a comforting spot, Kate."
The inn came soon into sight, a square white house glimmering through the dusk. There were lights in the windows, and a post—chaise drawn up in the court before it.
The gentleman came lightly down from the saddle. He was of medium height, and carried himself well. He had a neat leg encased in a fine riding boot, and a slender hand in an embroidered gauntlet.
Now that you have read the excerpt tell me what you think of the language, or comment on the review, to be entered in the drawing. Leave your e-mail so I can contact you if you win the drawing which will close Thursday at midnight. Winner to be announced Friday morning.
This is my SaSR Tuesday post today too.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Mailbox Monday February 8, 2010
at The Printed Page
These are the other two books from a week ago.
I won The Country House Courtship by Linore Rose Burkard at Butterfly Blessings. Thank you to Lee and Linore!
Product Description
Linore Burkard’s fans devoured her first two Regency novels Before the Season Ends and The House in Grosvenor Square. Now, as her third novel opens, the year is 1818 and Miss Beatrice Forsythe is determined to marry well. After all, her sister, Ariana, married The Paragon, Mr. Phillip Mornay, five years earlier--which all but guarantees that she, Beatrice, can also make a famous match to a wealthy man. But her sister and husband have disappeared from high society as they raise a family at their country estate. Can Beatrice persuade them to chaperone her in London? And what about Beatrice's business with the curate, Mr. O’Brien, whom she rashly promised to marry years earlier. At seventeen now, she has no wish to marry a mere clergyman—despite his agreeable countenance and gentle, understanding ways.
When Mr. Tristan Barton becomes the tenant of the Manor House, Beatrice's hopes seem to have found their object. But when Ariana falls gravely ill, secrets come to light, motives are revealed, and the pretenses that are easy to keep up in the darkness begin to crumble. Hearts are bared, truths uncovered, and when all is said and done, a country house courtship like no other has occurred!
As always, Linore Burkard delivers “spirited romance for the Jane Austen soul.”
Thank you Jamie and R. Costelloe!
Product Description
Are there people who experience love at a higher plane than the rest of us? One, lofty enough, that it must have a thinking basis, as well as an emotional one? If so, what kind of drama would their love story make? Wouldn't they have unique challenges to overcome in scaling the zenith they seek, and in keeping it vibrant through time? Coinage of Commitment is the love story that establishes a new sub-genre in telling such an account.What are you reading Monday February 8, 2010
This meme has been moved to
One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!
I almost forgot to switch the picture and link.
Thanks Shelia for carrying this forward from J. Kaye.
I did a few more reviews this past week but I am still behind. My plan to not read a night or two and concentrate on reviews didn't happen last week so maybe it will this week.
[Note re codes: YGR is You Gotta Read Reviews. MBS is this blog - Martha's BookShelf!]
Finished:
PB: The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer. This is the first Heyer book I have read in years. A son and daughter of a Jacobite rebel flee to London masquerading as the opposite sexes! This was wonderful! Reviewing for Sourcebooks with review to be posted here at MBS this week.
Kindle2: ------------
Audible: The Key by Pauline Baird Jones. I have the print book but to speed this along I got the Audible to listen to! A romance in a sci fi setting was very engaging - I didn't want to put it down! Reviewing for the Author; review and giveaway to be posted at MBS.
Audio CD: --------------
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Currently reading:
PB: Saint Nick by Fred Tribuzzo. This is a very short and different version of The Christmas Carol story with Black Elk as the Spirit Guide! Reviewing for Author Marketing Experts - to be posted here at MBS.
PB: A Black Tie Affair by Sherrill Bodine. Looks like fun - toxic gowns, missing gowns and fiery passions between former "friends"! Reviewing for Hachette.
Enter Giveaway.
Audio CD: Absolute Power by David Baldacci. This was Baldacci's first book back in 1996 - Political thriller. I am on disc 5 on this. Enjoying it! Reviewing for Hachette.
Enter Giveaway!
One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!
I almost forgot to switch the picture and link.
Thanks Shelia for carrying this forward from J. Kaye.I did a few more reviews this past week but I am still behind. My plan to not read a night or two and concentrate on reviews didn't happen last week so maybe it will this week.
[Note re codes: YGR is You Gotta Read Reviews. MBS is this blog - Martha's BookShelf!]
Finished:
PB: The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer. This is the first Heyer book I have read in years. A son and daughter of a Jacobite rebel flee to London masquerading as the opposite sexes! This was wonderful! Reviewing for Sourcebooks with review to be posted here at MBS this week.
Kindle2: ------------
Audible: The Key by Pauline Baird Jones. I have the print book but to speed this along I got the Audible to listen to! A romance in a sci fi setting was very engaging - I didn't want to put it down! Reviewing for the Author; review and giveaway to be posted at MBS.Audio CD: --------------
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Currently reading:
PB: Saint Nick by Fred Tribuzzo. This is a very short and different version of The Christmas Carol story with Black Elk as the Spirit Guide! Reviewing for Author Marketing Experts - to be posted here at MBS.
PB: A Black Tie Affair by Sherrill Bodine. Looks like fun - toxic gowns, missing gowns and fiery passions between former "friends"! Reviewing for Hachette.
Enter Giveaway.
Kindle2: Journey to Redemption Detective Morgan Reynolds thought her nightmare was over when serial killer Charles ‘The Slasher’ Tate was sent to prison for her husbands murder. But she was wrong. The Slasher has escaped and he’s making it even more personal this time. Tate has kidnapped her son and is giving her 72 hours to find the answers he wants or Jared dies. Reading and reviewing for the Author.
Audio CD: Absolute Power by David Baldacci. This was Baldacci's first book back in 1996 - Political thriller. I am on disc 5 on this. Enjoying it! Reviewing for Hachette.
Enter Giveaway!
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