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abbyrosereads's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thom3320's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eskupslp's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
saho's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
3.0
That was cute! And a sweet way to while away few hours.
farmfreshlisa's review against another edition
4.0
It was a solid read! I didn’t love it but I enjoyed it. I wanted to smack Rebecca and Maria though.
emily554's review
4.0
This was a cute and easy-to-read regency-era romance. I really enjoyed reading this and if you are looking for a cute and quick read, I highly recommend it.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this audiobook version of A Fall from Grace by Jennie Goutet. The narrator was especially good and did a fabulous job bringing each of the characters to life.
I loved the premise of the story. A young gentlewoman whose father died leaving the family in disgrace is now the companion to a wealthy dowager. As she travels to her new assignment, her carriage breaks down and she ends up seeking help on the doorstep of Sir Lucius Clavering.
Having just escaped one near entrapment, Sir Lucius thinks this is just another woman trying to trap him into marriage. However, once he realizes Selena is telling the truth about her circumstances, he offers to deliver her to destination. Surprisingly taken with the soon to be companion of his neighbor, Lucius fears his gruff treatment at their first meeting might have hurt his chances with her.
Lady Harrowden is not an easy woman to please, and with the arrival of her nephew and ward, Selena’s hands are full trying to deal with the demands of all these people and keep her position. Sir Lucius manages to find excuses to visit his neighbor and her lovely companion. Selena must constantly guard her heart because she is in real danger of falling for the handsome somewhat irascible Sir Lucius.
This book gave me a Pride and Prejudice feel especially with the main characters. I loved Lucius! He’s definitely not a pushover, but he does have a tender side. Like Darcy in P&P he’s proud and also prejudiced against women in the sense that he thinks they are all after him for his money and title. I enjoyed watching his character grow and change. Selena like Elizabeth is prejudiced against the upper echelons of society. She thinks that because of her father’s downfall that she will never be accepted and is unwilling to even entertain the idea of Sir Lucius because of his station.
It’s a delightful, well written, regency romance with witty dialogue and an enjoyable story. I’m excited to read or listen to the next book in the series!
I loved the premise of the story. A young gentlewoman whose father died leaving the family in disgrace is now the companion to a wealthy dowager. As she travels to her new assignment, her carriage breaks down and she ends up seeking help on the doorstep of Sir Lucius Clavering.
Having just escaped one near entrapment, Sir Lucius thinks this is just another woman trying to trap him into marriage. However, once he realizes Selena is telling the truth about her circumstances, he offers to deliver her to destination. Surprisingly taken with the soon to be companion of his neighbor, Lucius fears his gruff treatment at their first meeting might have hurt his chances with her.
Lady Harrowden is not an easy woman to please, and with the arrival of her nephew and ward, Selena’s hands are full trying to deal with the demands of all these people and keep her position. Sir Lucius manages to find excuses to visit his neighbor and her lovely companion. Selena must constantly guard her heart because she is in real danger of falling for the handsome somewhat irascible Sir Lucius.
This book gave me a Pride and Prejudice feel especially with the main characters. I loved Lucius! He’s definitely not a pushover, but he does have a tender side. Like Darcy in P&P he’s proud and also prejudiced against women in the sense that he thinks they are all after him for his money and title. I enjoyed watching his character grow and change. Selena like Elizabeth is prejudiced against the upper echelons of society. She thinks that because of her father’s downfall that she will never be accepted and is unwilling to even entertain the idea of Sir Lucius because of his station.
It’s a delightful, well written, regency romance with witty dialogue and an enjoyable story. I’m excited to read or listen to the next book in the series!
reneesmith's review against another edition
4.0
A charming Regency that reminded me of the Georgette Heyer books I binge-read in high school! The story revolves around the plight of impoverished Selena, once an eligible member of the ton, who must now make a living as companion to a crotchety spinster. Many characters around her are shallow & unfeeling in their privilege--as she used to be. Among these, Selena's compassion & strength of character shine--even enough to call out to the better nature of a handsome, saught-after bachelor & draw him out of his isolation. The story ends with a happy new beginning for Selena & hints of what is to come in the remaining books in the trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed buddy-reading this story with an Instagram bookclub from new-to-me writer, Jennie Goutet.