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April 16, 2019

REVIEW: A Conformable Wife by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneB Reviews Category / Book ReviewsBath / England / Historical / older hero/heroine / RegencyComments Off on REVIEW: A Conformable Wife by Alice Chetwynd Ley

1814, Bath “I promise you, she’s the most delightful creature, with a quirky sense of humour very like your own. As for the other qualities you mention – birth, breeding, experience of managing a household of consequence – she has them all, with amiability and common sense besides!” So Henrietta ... more >

March 8, 2019

REVIEW: The Beau and the Bluestocking by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsBluestocking / enemies to lovers / England / Georgian / Historical / Rake Hero6 Comments

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1782, London Alethea Newnham is a young woman with decided literary tastes, to the extent that she is called a Bluestocking by the gossips of Town. Educated in the country by her scholarly father and raised as an equal with her brothers, Alethea finds it difficult to play romantic games ... more >

January 8, 2017

REVIEW: Letters for a Spy by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneBook Reviews / C- ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / England / Historical / Regency / second chanceComments Off on REVIEW: Letters for a Spy by Alice Chetwynd Ley

Elizabeth Thorne has finally seized the opportunity to assert her independence…. When she set out from crowded London to visit Crowle Manor, the Sussex house bequeathed to her by her uncle, Elizabeth could not be more delighted by the prospect of a quiet spell in the country. But on her ... more >

September 21, 2016

REVIEW: A Season at Brighton by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsEngland / family relationships / Historical / Older Man/Younger Woman / Regency / trad regencyComments Off on REVIEW: A Season at Brighton by Alice Chetwynd Ley

One eligible bachelor, three beautiful women, one family rivalry… When the Countess of Nevern writes to say that her son, Viscount Pamyngton, is unexpectedly returning home to Nevern Hall, Lady Denham sees a perfect opportunity for one of her daughters to capture him in holy matrimony. The only question is ... more >

September 5, 2016

REVIEW: The Georgian Rake by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews18th-century / arranged-marriage / England / family relationships / HistoricalComments Off on REVIEW: The Georgian Rake by Alice Chetwynd Ley

Two sister’s embark on journey, along a path they had not imagined. The younger of the sisters, Amanda is rebellious and tempestuous in nature with a daring charm, she will stop at nothing once her interests are sparked; both to her success and detriment. Whilst Isabella forgets what it is ... more >

August 31, 2016

REVIEW: The Toast of the Town by Alice Chetwynd Ley

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsbattle of the sexes / class differences / England / Historical / Regency England / trad regencyComments Off on REVIEW: The Toast of the Town by Alice Chetwynd Ley

The beautiful Georgiana Eversley is well aware of her intoxicating power over men… With her tawny hair and dancing green eyes, many fall for her instantly. She takes it for granted that she could captivate any man who catches her fancy, though few men do. The likes of Mr Curshawe ... more >

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