Comments on: ‘April Lady’ by Georgette Heyer http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-lady You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me – C. S. Lewis Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:06:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Rema http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-3177 Rema Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:35:49 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-3177 http://www.loveromancepassion.com/what-are-the-best-georgette-heyer-romances-poll/ http://www.loveromancepassion.com/what-are-the-best-georgette-heyer-romances-poll/

]]> By: oldenglishrose http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-3010 oldenglishrose Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:41:30 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-3010 I haven't read any more Heyer yet, as there are too many other authors that I know I like awaiting my attention at the moment. I'm sure I'll get round to her again in the future though, and when I do I'll be sure to try one of the ones that you suggested. Thanks! I haven’t read any more Heyer yet, as there are too many other authors that I know I like awaiting my attention at the moment. I’m sure I’ll get round to her again in the future though, and when I do I’ll be sure to try one of the ones that you suggested. Thanks!

]]> By: Ellie http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-3009 Ellie Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:18:43 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-3009 I think 'The Talisman Ring' is a great read. Perhaps you have read it by now oldenglishrose and agree? I concur with recommending Arabella, Frederica, Friday's Child and Regency Buck. I also recommend The Convenient Marriage, These Old Shades and Devil's Cub. I think ‘The Talisman Ring’ is a great read. Perhaps you have read it by now oldenglishrose and agree? I concur with recommending Arabella, Frederica, Friday’s Child and Regency Buck. I also recommend The Convenient Marriage, These Old Shades and Devil’s Cub.

]]> By: oldenglishrose http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2653 oldenglishrose Mon, 16 May 2011 19:13:09 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2653 Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely try again as at least they're short so even if it turns out that Heyer isn't my thing I won't have invested lots of time. Just need to wait till the mood takes me. Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely try again as at least they’re short so even if it turns out that Heyer isn’t my thing I won’t have invested lots of time. Just need to wait till the mood takes me.

]]> By: sophyalways http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2648 sophyalways Sat, 14 May 2011 07:21:07 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2648 Try The Grand Sophy, Friday's Child, or The Corinthian. They are my favourites of her novels. Of the three you have, The Talisman Ring is probably my preference - there is a lot of humour in it. Keep persevering - you started with what is probably my least favourite of her novels - except for Cousin Kate! Try The Grand Sophy, Friday’s Child, or The Corinthian. They are my favourites of her novels. Of the three you have, The Talisman Ring is probably my preference – there is a lot of humour in it.
Keep persevering – you started with what is probably my least favourite of her novels – except for Cousin Kate!

]]> By: oldenglishrose http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2644 oldenglishrose Tue, 10 May 2011 09:46:59 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2644 The general consensus seems to be that I picked a particularly duff one for my first attempt at Heyer. Typical! I'm glad to hear that 'The Talisman Ring' might be a bit better and I'll keep an eye out for the other two you recommend as I feel that she's an author that I should like. I'm glad you're enjoying my site adn thanks so much for your comments. The general consensus seems to be that I picked a particularly duff one for my first attempt at Heyer. Typical! I’m glad to hear that ‘The Talisman Ring’ might be a bit better and I’ll keep an eye out for the other two you recommend as I feel that she’s an author that I should like.

I’m glad you’re enjoying my site adn thanks so much for your comments.

]]> By: Laura http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2638 Laura Mon, 09 May 2011 19:17:50 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2638 Fredrica, definitely, or Cotillion - two of my favorites, and arguably her best. I agree that April Lady is poorly done - any time a plot can be untangled by a brief conversation amongst the two principals, get another plot. The Talisman Ring is probably my all-time favorite, however. I still laugh out loud over the antics and find both the leading couples delightful. I think Heyer might be someone one reads as much for her style and verve as for plot. P.S. Very pleased to have discoverd your site! Fredrica, definitely, or Cotillion – two of my favorites, and arguably her best. I agree that April Lady is poorly done – any time a plot can be untangled by a brief conversation amongst the two principals, get another plot.

The Talisman Ring is probably my all-time favorite, however. I still laugh out loud over the antics and find both the leading couples delightful.

I think Heyer might be someone one reads as much for her style and verve as for plot.

P.S. Very pleased to have discoverd your site!

]]> By: oldenglishrose http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2609 oldenglishrose Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:33:42 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2609 There seems to be a lot of appreciation for 'Arabella', so I'll keep an eye out for a copy of that one. Thanks! There seems to be a lot of appreciation for ‘Arabella’, so I’ll keep an eye out for a copy of that one. Thanks!

]]> By: motheretc http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2603 motheretc Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:58:21 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2603 I've only read 3 Heyer books so far, and I thought two of them were fantastic - Regency Buck and Arabella - I wouldn't give up just yet! I’ve only read 3 Heyer books so far, and I thought two of them were fantastic – Regency Buck and Arabella – I wouldn’t give up just yet!

]]> By: oldenglishrose http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/2011/04/12/april-lady/#comment-2599 oldenglishrose Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:37:16 +0000 http://oldenglishrose.dmi.me.uk/?p=1554#comment-2599 Thank you very much for your help! I want to give her another try, so I'll keep an eye out for the three that you've suggested. It gives me hope to learn that 'April Lady' wasn't one of your favourites either, although it's a shame that my other two are probably also duds. Ah well, I suppose it explains how the three of them ended up in a charity shop together. Thank you very much for your help! I want to give her another try, so I’ll keep an eye out for the three that you’ve suggested. It gives me hope to learn that ‘April Lady’ wasn’t one of your favourites either, although it’s a shame that my other two are probably also duds. Ah well, I suppose it explains how the three of them ended up in a charity shop together.

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