Name: Venetia
Rating: 3.714285714285714 (14 reviews)
ISBN: 9780373771660

Georgette Heyer

Bored with her sheltered existence, the spirited daughter of a Yorkshire landowner attempts to win the affections of Lord Damerel.

Venetia

Originally published: London: Heinemann, 1958.

Lisa Miller

This was ok but not great. I wouldn't recommend this as the first Heyer book to attempt. The language was typical for Heyer which I imagine could be completely alienating for some readers... how many times was "stoopid" used as a term of endearment? I guess it's good to know/remember that Heyer wrote her first novel when she was 17 and it was published in 1921. Her books are historical romance that are clean (not bodice rippers) and also usually a comedy of manners and therefore not meant to be taken seriously and to add to the mix they are actually really good historical novels in that there is a lot of historical detail and it's accurate. These elements are evident throughout Venetia in particular the two main characters Venetia and Damerol were great, and secondary characters too but it lacked plot, and what plot there was was slow. Venetia is 25 and buried in the country having been bought up by her reclusive father, who died a few years earlier, but Venetia felt obligated to remain on her family's estate to look after it and her younger bother while her older brother was overseas in the army. Venetia is smart but green having never ventured far from home or into high society. Her absent neighbor Lord Damerol, who has a bad reputation and is 'shunned' from good society, suddenly arrives for a visit and they hit it off but Lord Damerol knows an idyllic country romance over a month can't be taken seriously...

Melissa Railey

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Aleena Korell

Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen." Publishers Weekly Beautiful, capable, and intendent minded, Venetia Lanyon's life on her family's estate in the country side is somewhat restricted. But her neighbor, the infamous Lord Dameral, a charming rake shunned by polite society is about to shake things up. Lord Damerel has built his life on his dangerous reputation, and when he meets Venetia, he has nothing to offer and everything to regret. Though his scandalous past and deepest secrets give Venetia reason to mistrust him, a rogue always gets what he wants. As Venetia's well-meaning family steps in to protect her from potential ruin, Venetia must find the wherewithal to take charge of her own destiny, or lose her chance at happiness. Charming characters and flawless prose make Venetia a fan favorite from the Queen of Regency Romance. Fans of Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt and Jane Ashford will be delighted by this story about finding love, redemption, and the courage to follow your heart. What reviewers are saying about Venetia "A wonderful story whose characters, settings and, most importantly, dialogue combine to create such a well-crafted story."-Bags, Books, and Bon Jovi "Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic"-Katie Fforde "Wonderful and lovely and perfect! Venetia is one of the most charming characters EVER." Once Upon a Bookshelf "An absolutely rollicking Regency romp. I loved it from the first page." Library Queue

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