When mysterious young widow Lady Isabella Vane arrives in London, she is quickly christened the 'Ice Angel' because of her reserved manner and ethereal beauty. While society wonders at the reasons for Lady Vane's demeanour and the secrets that lurk in her past, the Earl of Bramwell continues in his devil may-care approach to life. Hal has no desire for serious relationships with women since his own bitter disappointment several years earlier. However, once their paths cross, Hal's interest is sparked and he becomes obsessed with discovering what lies beneath the ravishing Isabella's icy exterior. But can Isabella ever overcome her past to find love? 'Rich period detail and a witty and charming writing style combine in a deliciously romantic and emotionally satisfying story' - Nicola Cornick.
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Rich period detail and a witty and charming writing style combine in a deliciously romantic and emotionally satisfying story. --Nicola Cornick
About the Author
Always an avid reader, Elizabeth Hanbury discovered the novels of Georgette Heyer in her teens and was captivated by the Regency period. She began writing historical romance in her spare time and her debut novel, The Paradise Will, was published by Robert Hale in April 2008. She was a finalist for the 2008 Joan Hessayon Award, and is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and the Historical Novel Society. Elizabeth lives in Staffordshire with her husband and two children. To find out more, visit Elizabeth's website at www.elizabethhanbury.com
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Monica
Format:Hardcover
Ice Angel is Elizabeth Hanbury's second Regency romance and is every bit as seductive as her first. The scene is set lavishly, whether it's a ball or the squalor of London's back streets; the author has a fine eye for period detail without its ever seeming overdone. Isabella is a heroine will identify with: vulnerable and nursing a terrible secret, but feisty, loyal and passionate. Hal is just my sort of hero: dashing and handsome, but underneath the fashionable devil-may-care exterior he's the Regency version of a `new man' - caring and thoughtful, and very good with children and animals! The plot is well-worked, so that each new twist and drama follows at a perfect pace, and there is never a dull moment. The main surprises, although I suspected they were coming in some form managed to do just that - to surprise me. There are two secondary romances worked in, both of which are warm and believable and which the reader will care about in their own right, and the main love scenes between Isabella and Hal are to die for: sweet and erotic and moving all at the same time. A wonderful read!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lady Malvern
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The icily beautiful Lady Isabella arrives in Town and soon captures the interest of Hal, Earl of Bramwell. Both have had difficulties in their past. Isabella can love Hal (and who wouldn't, I completely fell for him myself) but finds it hard to trust him. Their romance is gradually allowed to blossom with the help and hindrance of a juicy array of well-rounded characters, a believable young boy, a roguish dog and a parrot. In less skilled hands, Isabella could have appeared unsympathetic but Ms Hanbury hints at what horrors her heroine has had to endure. When the full story is revealed, it becomes clear why Isabella is as she is.
I always learn something about the Regency period when I read Elizabeth Hanbury and did so again with Ice Angel. This time it was about the flash houses of London. The writing wears its research lightly however, and is never gratuitous.
Another skilfully crafted and completely satisfying read.
I always learn something about the Regency period when I read Elizabeth Hanbury and did so again with Ice Angel. This time it was about the flash houses of London. The writing wears its research lightly however, and is never gratuitous.
Another skilfully crafted and completely satisfying read.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sophia Rayne
Format:Hardcover
Rarely does one find a book that has been published in this day and age with that Regency feel which one longs for. I found it in Jude Morgan, and I believe I have found it in Elizabeth Hanbury.
The author has successfully woven a wonderful story around characters who seem so real. One immediately feels sympathetic towards them because of the difficulties they experienced in their past. My weakness is a large family with many brothers, and Hal, the hero, comes from such a family, which endeared him to me. He had all the characteristics one desires in a dashing hero, while Isabella is the vulnerable heroine but with a great strength of character.
It was a pleasant read overall. I was truly engrossed and finished the book in two sittings.
The author has successfully woven a wonderful story around characters who seem so real. One immediately feels sympathetic towards them because of the difficulties they experienced in their past. My weakness is a large family with many brothers, and Hal, the hero, comes from such a family, which endeared him to me. He had all the characteristics one desires in a dashing hero, while Isabella is the vulnerable heroine but with a great strength of character.
It was a pleasant read overall. I was truly engrossed and finished the book in two sittings.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its ok
As a Heyer fan I found this ok, some nice touches of realism among the romantic fantasy. The sex scene is unnecessary for me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Gore
5.0 out of 5 stars
A light tale
I found this easy reading. A 'histlit' book if there is such a thing. It reminded me greatly of the Georgette Heyer books that I read years ago but I think that I prefer Heyer on... Read more
Published 4 months ago by MRS
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ice Angel
Predictable but readable. Characters were too good to be true except that I found the heroine rather tiresome. Better than Mills and Boon, I suppose. I did read it to the end
Published 4 months ago by dougmurg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing Change
Lovely engaging characters, refreshing to read the proper English way of speaking. Was sad that the story ended - although all ends were neatly tied up, I still wanted to know more... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Treeman22tyger
4.0 out of 5 stars
ICE ANGEL
Nice gentle love story set in a byegone era.I enjoyed it and would reccomend it to anyone who likes romantic tales.
Published 5 months ago by dot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ice Angel
I found the book gripping and well written. I would look out for this author. The plot was gripping and full of surprises.
Published 5 months ago by hazieB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice Angel
A well written Regency love story. Characters well defined in this charming period novel in the true Georgette Heyer style.
Published 6 months ago by Rainbow Showers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Thoroughly enjoyable book from start to finish. I know it's a good read when I can't put a book down and get on with housework and this was one of those books. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2010 by patrick m lindsay
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unoriginal
In my opinion there is only one writer who has this gendre spot on and that's Heyer. I am constantly hoping to find someone to come even close to her. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2010 by Whitelight
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read for all regency lovers...
Heroine Isbella Vane has gone through some trying stuff, and comes out of it the other side a little emotionally worse for wear. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2010 by victorianwannabe
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