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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By volone
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoyed the verbal interplay betwen the two main characters, although, unfortunately, they were supported by a large cast of stereotypes. In my opinion, the author took the least line of resistance in making the book more about sex and lust, than love.
However, that's a matter of taste. The real howlers in this book were caused by the author's apparent complete ignorance of he subject. Let me make a few observations:
1. An heir to a dukedom is a Marquess. He might have additional titles, but he is a Marquess.
2. If an Earl marries the sister of an earl, in no way is he marrying beneath him.
3. "First base", "I guess", "Cookies", "Stoop" are modern Americanisms not used in Regency England.
4. A horse would not normally double as both a riding and a carriage animal. The skills, musculature and training are very different.
5. Reference to "Queen's Guards" - if Prinny was Regent (as is mentioned) they would have been King's Guards.
These are just a few of the things which made me laugh inappropriately.
As a read, I don't think the story was well planned. The reader needed to know much earlier what the 'mystery' surrounding Anna was. Perhaps the author kept it back so long because she was aware that it was no big deal.
It gets 2 stars rather than one because I was actually able to finish it.
However, that's a matter of taste. The real howlers in this book were caused by the author's apparent complete ignorance of he subject. Let me make a few observations:
1. An heir to a dukedom is a Marquess. He might have additional titles, but he is a Marquess.
2. If an Earl marries the sister of an earl, in no way is he marrying beneath him.
3. "First base", "I guess", "Cookies", "Stoop" are modern Americanisms not used in Regency England.
4. A horse would not normally double as both a riding and a carriage animal. The skills, musculature and training are very different.
5. Reference to "Queen's Guards" - if Prinny was Regent (as is mentioned) they would have been King's Guards.
These are just a few of the things which made me laugh inappropriately.
As a read, I don't think the story was well planned. The reader needed to know much earlier what the 'mystery' surrounding Anna was. Perhaps the author kept it back so long because she was aware that it was no big deal.
It gets 2 stars rather than one because I was actually able to finish it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lara Croft
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Heir is the debut novel for Grace Burrowes, and as debuts go, it's not bad. As other reviewers have pointed out though, her knowledge of Regency England is lacking. The Earl discovers a liking for muffins - the American variety - and cookies. Neither of which existed in England at that time. And forgive me my squeamishness, but to me, the hero using his chamber pot holds no place in a romance novel. Heroes - and heroines - don't go to the toilet in romances - or movies. It just doesn't happen. Every time we were treated to a description of him taking a piss, I cringed.
From a technical nit-picking perspective, the editing was also a bit hit and miss with a few words repeated or just downright incorrect - perhaps that only applies to the Kindle edition.
I stuck with it, even though the heroine's story took an age to actually get anywhere. There were flashes of excellent humour when the brothers were together and I had a liking for the Earl, but I found it difficult to like Anna, the heroine. Her hearing-impaired sister Morgan was a much more interesting character and The Heir tantalised with a possible romance developing between Morgan and the Earl's younger brother Valentine.
One aspect I thought Grace Burrowes handled very well, with great sensitivity, was the way the household and family gradually recovered from the death of their other 2 brothers. Her writing was spot on as the Earl came to realise how things had moved on, and how they were all starting to live again.
I think Grace Burrowes has potential as a writer, and I will certainly read her again.
From a technical nit-picking perspective, the editing was also a bit hit and miss with a few words repeated or just downright incorrect - perhaps that only applies to the Kindle edition.
I stuck with it, even though the heroine's story took an age to actually get anywhere. There were flashes of excellent humour when the brothers were together and I had a liking for the Earl, but I found it difficult to like Anna, the heroine. Her hearing-impaired sister Morgan was a much more interesting character and The Heir tantalised with a possible romance developing between Morgan and the Earl's younger brother Valentine.
One aspect I thought Grace Burrowes handled very well, with great sensitivity, was the way the household and family gradually recovered from the death of their other 2 brothers. Her writing was spot on as the Earl came to realise how things had moved on, and how they were all starting to live again.
I think Grace Burrowes has potential as a writer, and I will certainly read her again.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Samantita
Format:Kindle Edition
I adore historical romance and to be honest I'm not particularly fussy about what I read but this is the first book in years that I've abandoned after a few pages. The idea of a servant essentially assaulting a member of the aristocracy for such flimsy reasons seems to show a real lack of period awareness but I was prepared to overlook this for literary creativity. Then I got to the cookie reference.... COOKIES??!! In Regency England?! At this point I gave up and mourned the loss of the 49p I wasted on the book!
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HEIR (The Duke' s Obsession
I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT BOOK. I WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT DOWN FOR
LONG. The other great thing was that it was a decent length, the characters were very believable.
LONG. The other great thing was that it was a decent length, the characters were very believable.
Published 4 months ago by Pamela McLachlan
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good fun
Not very accurate (muffins?!) but such a fun read that it doesn't seem to matter. I enjoyed it despite its silliness. Funny and romantic. Read more
Published 23 months ago by suvi
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Utter Rubbish
I have been reading historical romance novels for many years and I like most, but this one just bored me to tears. Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by MrsKindle
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a pleasant surprise
A great book nicely written with well drawn characters have already pre-ordered the sequel as I really enjoyed The Heir I would highly reccomend this book to any fan of this genre
Published on 12 April 2011 by Schehrezade
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Excellent book that I downloaded onto my Kindle and have read at least 3 times since its purchase. Typically romantic but a realistic tale which ends with the main characters... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by TanyaN
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I must stress straight away that I have only read the first four chapters so far.....I do not think I will be able to tolerate finishing this book without skipping over several... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2011 by E. Collier
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Brilliant for a lihthearted romance that is still passionate and...
I wouldn't recommend this book if you are looking for a serious romance with gravitas and complex character development - but that's not what books like this are for! Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2011 by Carmelia Jenkin
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Just awful
I literally had to force myself to finish reading this book, I bought it so I WILL read it. But boy was it hard work. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2011 by Miss S F Gowers
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Really top quality historical romance
I love a good historical romance and don't mind that they usually follow a bit of a formula. This novel throws away most of that formula and is actually all the better for it. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2011 by daisyduck1976
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful
I love to read historical romances and had never heard of this author before. However, I am so glad I bought this book. I couldn't read it fast enough. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2011 by Old Romantic
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