- Mass Market Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Harlequin Books (Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0373292597
- ISBN-13: 978-0373292592
- Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Marry in haste...
Debutante Eleanor Trevithick's elopement with Kit, Lord Mostyn, was enough to have the gossips in an uproar. The it was heard that her new husband had disappeared the day after the wedding... and their marriage became the most notorious in town.
Repent at leisure...
Kit returned five months later, not at liberty to explain the secret assignment that had forced his departure. Yet he was still determined to win back his bride's affections... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Debutante Eleanor Trevithick's elopement with Kit, Lord Mostyn, was enough to have the gossips in an uproar. The it was heard that her new husband had disappeared the day after the wedding... and their marriage became the most notorious in town.
Repent at leisure...
Kit returned five months later, not at liberty to explain the secret assignment that had forced his departure. Yet he was still determined to win back his bride's affections... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a regency romance which begins with a prologue set in December 1813, but most of the action takes place the following year. It is the sequel to the same author's novel Lady Allerton's Wager and picks up the major loose ends left behind by that story.
While most romances tells the story of a courtship, this one tells how the hero and heroine repaired a marriage which got off to a truly disastrous start.
"Lady Allerton's wager" introduced two West Country families - the Mostyns and the Trevithicks - who have been at daggers drawn since they backed opposite sides in the civil war.
Ironically, however, all three of the the current generation of Mostyns and Trevithicks find themselves irresistibly drawn to a member of the rival clan. Beth, Lady Allerton, and cousin of the current Lord Mostyn, found herself involved with Marcus, Lord Trevithick, the new head of that family.
Christopher, (Kit), Lord Mostyn found himself attracted to Marcus's sister Eleanor. And his sister Charlotte was equally attracted to Lord Trevithick's cousin Justin.
If you're going to read both books I would recommend reading "Lady Allerton's wager" first because the main action of this book follows directly on from the end of that one.
In the prologue of this book, "The Notorious Marriage" the hero, Kit Mostyn, elopes with Eleanor Trevithick and marries her. But within 24 hours of the wedding he disappears, leaving her apparently abandoned and in an impossible position. (I'm not giving anything away here which isn't stated on the back of the book.)
The main body of the story resumes five months later, when Kit returns from what the reader knows was actually a secret government mission. He has a genuine (if terribly improbable) explanation for everything that happened. However, Eleanor is desperately hurt, and in no mood to listen. His new in-laws are furious about the way she has been treated and the challenge of rescuing his marriage looks like Mission Impossible.
Fortunately he is to get some assistance from the most unlikely quarter ...
An entertaining follow-on to the first book, continuing the story of a cast of mostly likeable characters. A little darker in tone but still some good use of humour, and I enjoyed this book.
While most romances tells the story of a courtship, this one tells how the hero and heroine repaired a marriage which got off to a truly disastrous start.
"Lady Allerton's wager" introduced two West Country families - the Mostyns and the Trevithicks - who have been at daggers drawn since they backed opposite sides in the civil war.
Ironically, however, all three of the the current generation of Mostyns and Trevithicks find themselves irresistibly drawn to a member of the rival clan. Beth, Lady Allerton, and cousin of the current Lord Mostyn, found herself involved with Marcus, Lord Trevithick, the new head of that family.
Christopher, (Kit), Lord Mostyn found himself attracted to Marcus's sister Eleanor. And his sister Charlotte was equally attracted to Lord Trevithick's cousin Justin.
If you're going to read both books I would recommend reading "Lady Allerton's wager" first because the main action of this book follows directly on from the end of that one.
In the prologue of this book, "The Notorious Marriage" the hero, Kit Mostyn, elopes with Eleanor Trevithick and marries her. But within 24 hours of the wedding he disappears, leaving her apparently abandoned and in an impossible position. (I'm not giving anything away here which isn't stated on the back of the book.)
The main body of the story resumes five months later, when Kit returns from what the reader knows was actually a secret government mission. He has a genuine (if terribly improbable) explanation for everything that happened. However, Eleanor is desperately hurt, and in no mood to listen. His new in-laws are furious about the way she has been treated and the challenge of rescuing his marriage looks like Mission Impossible.
Fortunately he is to get some assistance from the most unlikely quarter ...
An entertaining follow-on to the first book, continuing the story of a cast of mostly likeable characters. A little darker in tone but still some good use of humour, and I enjoyed this book.
Format:Paperback
Many historical romances rely heavily on a "misunderstanding" between hero and heroine, which will keep them apart for the majority of the novel. Not only has this been done ad nauseam, but it becomes very tedious after a couple of pages - unless there is something to back up the resentment between the two protagonists, they seem like two spoilt children holding on to a pathetic grudge that lacks foundation, and the reader is forced to suffer through a number of utterly pointless arguements which are not only devoid of genuine passion, but also entirely redundant. Unfortunately, this was such a novel. In the end, I no longer cared if "Kit" would be forgiven - nay, I hoped fervently he would give his bride a reason to cry about, at last. Is is with melancholy I remember novels such as "Lie me down in Roses" for some real fire and passion between the lovers!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A better than average read
23 Dec 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
From the back cover:
Lord Mostyn was in no position to marry. Though his desire for innocent Eleanor Trevithick was impossible to deny!
The most scandalous marriage in London...
If Kit and Eleanor's elopement wasn't enough to fire a frenzy of gossip, it was then heard that Elanor's new husband had disappeared only a day after their hasty wedding! Five long months later, Lord Mostyn returned. Though not at liberty to explain his departure, he was still determined to win back the affection of his fuming bride. Would he succeed? Perhaps if he continued the marriage exactly where it began--in the bedroom...
And my review:
This was quite an enjoyable romance. I like Regencies, and this one was quite well done. The author did a good job of weaving in the historical detail without having it overwell the plot.
The characters were both well-drawn and likeable, and made the reader cheer for them to get together.
My only complaint with this book was the keeping of secrets from each other lasted for far too long. I'm getting tired of having a few "big misunderstandings" being all that keeps the hero and heroine apart, and the author relied on this too much.
Still, this was an enjoyable read, just not quite good enough to make it onto my keeper shelf. Would I try other books by this author? Maybe. Do I recommend this? Yes, but not highly. If you can find it in a thrift store or a garage sale, go ahead. Otherwise, save your money.
Lord Mostyn was in no position to marry. Though his desire for innocent Eleanor Trevithick was impossible to deny!
The most scandalous marriage in London...
If Kit and Eleanor's elopement wasn't enough to fire a frenzy of gossip, it was then heard that Elanor's new husband had disappeared only a day after their hasty wedding! Five long months later, Lord Mostyn returned. Though not at liberty to explain his departure, he was still determined to win back the affection of his fuming bride. Would he succeed? Perhaps if he continued the marriage exactly where it began--in the bedroom...
And my review:
This was quite an enjoyable romance. I like Regencies, and this one was quite well done. The author did a good job of weaving in the historical detail without having it overwell the plot.
The characters were both well-drawn and likeable, and made the reader cheer for them to get together.
My only complaint with this book was the keeping of secrets from each other lasted for far too long. I'm getting tired of having a few "big misunderstandings" being all that keeps the hero and heroine apart, and the author relied on this too much.
Still, this was an enjoyable read, just not quite good enough to make it onto my keeper shelf. Would I try other books by this author? Maybe. Do I recommend this? Yes, but not highly. If you can find it in a thrift store or a garage sale, go ahead. Otherwise, save your money.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Okay but not the best.
9 Aug 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I liked this book, but I think the whole "secret" thing went on to long. I really liked the characters and plot. Overall a good book. I do reccommend it but not highly. But I will most likely read more books by this author :-]
Regency romance, sequel to "Lady Allerton's Wager"
24 Jan 2011
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is a regency romance which begins with a prologue set in December 1813, but most of the action takes place the following year. It is the sequel to the same author's novel Lady Allerton's Wager and picks up the major loose ends left begind by that story.
While most romances tells the story of a courtship, this one tells how the hero and heroine repaired a marriage which got off to a truly disastrous start.
"Lady Allerton's wager" introduced two West Country families - the Mostyns and the Trevithicks - who have been at daggers drawn since they backed opposite sides in the English civil war nearly two hundred years before.
Ironically, however, all three of the the current generation of Mostyns and Trevithicks find themselves irresistibly drawn to a member of the rival clan. Beth, Lady Allerton, and cousin of the current Lord Mostyn, found herself involved with Marcus, Earl of Trevithick, the new head of that family.
Christopher, (Kit), Lord Mostyn found himself attracted to Marcus's sister Eleanor. And his sister Charlotte was equally attracted to Lord Trevithick's cousin Justin.
If you're going to read both books I would recommend reading "Lady Allerton's wager" first because the main action of this book follows directly on from the end of that one.
In the prologue of this book, "The Notorious Marriage" the hero, Kit Mostyn, elopes with Eleanor Trevithick and marries her. But within 24 hours of the wedding he disappears, leaving her apparently abandoned and in an impossible position. (I'm not giving anything away here which isn't stated on the back of the book.)
The main body of the story resumes five months later, when Kit returns from what the reader knows was actually a secret government mission. He has a genuine (if terribly improbable) explanation for everything that happened. However, Eleanor is desperately hurt, and in no mood to listen. His new in-laws are furious about the way she has been treated and the challenge of rescuing his marriage looks like Mission Impossible.
Fortunately he is to get some assistance from the most unlikely quarter ...
An entertaining follow-on to the first book, continuing the story of a cast of mostly likeable characters. A little darker in tone but still some good use of humour, and I enjoyed this book.
While most romances tells the story of a courtship, this one tells how the hero and heroine repaired a marriage which got off to a truly disastrous start.
"Lady Allerton's wager" introduced two West Country families - the Mostyns and the Trevithicks - who have been at daggers drawn since they backed opposite sides in the English civil war nearly two hundred years before.
Ironically, however, all three of the the current generation of Mostyns and Trevithicks find themselves irresistibly drawn to a member of the rival clan. Beth, Lady Allerton, and cousin of the current Lord Mostyn, found herself involved with Marcus, Earl of Trevithick, the new head of that family.
Christopher, (Kit), Lord Mostyn found himself attracted to Marcus's sister Eleanor. And his sister Charlotte was equally attracted to Lord Trevithick's cousin Justin.
If you're going to read both books I would recommend reading "Lady Allerton's wager" first because the main action of this book follows directly on from the end of that one.
In the prologue of this book, "The Notorious Marriage" the hero, Kit Mostyn, elopes with Eleanor Trevithick and marries her. But within 24 hours of the wedding he disappears, leaving her apparently abandoned and in an impossible position. (I'm not giving anything away here which isn't stated on the back of the book.)
The main body of the story resumes five months later, when Kit returns from what the reader knows was actually a secret government mission. He has a genuine (if terribly improbable) explanation for everything that happened. However, Eleanor is desperately hurt, and in no mood to listen. His new in-laws are furious about the way she has been treated and the challenge of rescuing his marriage looks like Mission Impossible.
Fortunately he is to get some assistance from the most unlikely quarter ...
An entertaining follow-on to the first book, continuing the story of a cast of mostly likeable characters. A little darker in tone but still some good use of humour, and I enjoyed this book.
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