- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Little Black Dress (2 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755345967
- ISBN-13: 978-0755345960
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 683,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Mullany is clearly the witty, secret love child of Jane Austen and Lord Byron. How she managed time travel is my only question' (USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Caskie )
'The saga of an Austen-era bachelorette puts the lie to Regency delicacy in this fun romantic spoof' (Publishers Weekly )
'You will find it very difficult to put this book down' (Janet Aylmer, author of Darcy's Story )
'The saga of an Austen-era bachelorette puts the lie to Regency delicacy in this fun romantic spoof' (Publishers Weekly )
'You will find it very difficult to put this book down' (Janet Aylmer, author of Darcy's Story )
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Regency heiress Philomena Wellesley-Clegg has rather strong opinions about men and clothing. As to the former, so far two lords, a viscount, and a mad poet have fallen far short of her expectations. But she is about to meet Inigo Linsley, an unshaven, wickedly handsome man with a scandalous secret. He's nothing she ever dreamed she'd want - why then can she not stop thinking about how he looks in his breeches?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is not your typical Regency novel, although it is set in the ton. For one, the heroine is extremely strong-willed, with very definite views on clothes and men, besides not being "missish". The hero dresses like a slob! It is a delight to observe how the two of them make a match of it.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
3 stars
5 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
Philomena Wellesley-Clegg is on the verge of being betrothed to a man she most assuredly does not want to marry when the sinfully handsome Inigo Linsley corners her and proposes an engagement of convenience. They will be secretly betrothed, but not really, thus getting both of their families off their backs, but leaving her free to find another suitor, one she does actually care for and him to find a wealthy, titled heiress. Though she fails to see the logic of his outrageous proposal, she agrees. Neither one counted on arriving at the point where they would want the fake betrothal to be real or that they would feel the need to break it off for the sake of love, but that is only one of the many unexpected things the hapless pair will find taking place in the days to come.
*** Told in a present tense he said/she said fashion, The Rules of Gentility can be somewhat awkward to read at times for stylistic reasons. However, there is a great deal of comedy and even the mildly scandalous aspects are handled with utmost tact and good taste, rendering it a worthwhile read. If you do enjoy Regencies and/or Chick Lit, this is a must read. ***
Amanda Killgore
*** Told in a present tense he said/she said fashion, The Rules of Gentility can be somewhat awkward to read at times for stylistic reasons. However, there is a great deal of comedy and even the mildly scandalous aspects are handled with utmost tact and good taste, rendering it a worthwhile read. If you do enjoy Regencies and/or Chick Lit, this is a must read. ***
Amanda Killgore
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Light and fun
10 April 2008
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up on a whim and found it an enjoyable spoof of a regency romance. The author stated that she was shooting for a sort of Bridget Jones's Diary meets Jane Austen and though I didn't enjoy the book as much as Bridget Jones, I did think it was pretty witty and rather entertaining. The author has a nice ear for funny dialog and the characters were likable. Some of them were stock characters but purposely so and the author put them to good comedic and satirical effect.
My only real gripe with the book is perhaps rather more a personal one: I wasn't really buying Inigo as the ideal mate for Philomena. I would have preferred to see her with Tom. I'm not one for the "irresistible bad boy" and though Inigo does ostensibly mend his ways, I still found him a bit too much on the rake side for him to really win me over.
What surprised me most about this book was that there was more emotional depth and maturity to it than I expected. While it isn't exactly a novel of great psychological depth (and that's not necessarily a gripe either as I'm not exactly a huge fan of novels that make you want to go on Prozac once you've finished them), the author has a nice, light touch. The book is a spoof but there are some real instances of human insight and kindness. For that reason, I'd give it three and a half stars.
My only real gripe with the book is perhaps rather more a personal one: I wasn't really buying Inigo as the ideal mate for Philomena. I would have preferred to see her with Tom. I'm not one for the "irresistible bad boy" and though Inigo does ostensibly mend his ways, I still found him a bit too much on the rake side for him to really win me over.
What surprised me most about this book was that there was more emotional depth and maturity to it than I expected. While it isn't exactly a novel of great psychological depth (and that's not necessarily a gripe either as I'm not exactly a huge fan of novels that make you want to go on Prozac once you've finished them), the author has a nice, light touch. The book is a spoof but there are some real instances of human insight and kindness. For that reason, I'd give it three and a half stars.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Rules of Gentility
15 Dec 2009
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As a fifty-year Georgette Heyer fan, I'm always looking for quality regency romances. This one opened as an annoying disappointment (first person, present tense format) and developed as one of the most delightful. Charming characters had funny flaws and the narrative made me laugh aloud again and again. Perhaps best of all, Mullany managed to tell a really "sexy" story without the boring graphic scene which seems to have become obligatory lately. Her "off color" allusions were beautifully done; although they required that the reader be alert. She has a true gift. (Although I wish she'd use it without the present tense format.....and trying to present the point of view of two characters in first person was more awkward than it needs to be.)
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