leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review
4.0
I really loved this and couldn't put it down. I thought the political issues were interesting and kept me interested. I loved the Nathaniel and Amanda scenes and wish there was more.
jodyhadlock's review
5.0
I don't read much romance, but I love historical fiction and found the premise of The Nobleman's Daughter very intriguing. I didn't know much about the Regency period in England, and I loved how the author involved the fictional main characters in the true events of the revolution. And, as another reviewer mentioned, I also loved the reference to the Percy Bysshe Shelley poem, which he wrote after the Peterloo Massacre. The fiction and actual history are woven together seamlessly. This book has meaning beyond just a traditional romance, but that doesn't mean it's stodgy--it's also a fun read. I would love to read a sequel!
madiwhite's review
3.0
Read this for my book club. I was skeptical but I actually enjoyed it, I liked that Amanda had a brain and fought for things to important her.
mapleleaf_emily's review
3.0
This book had an amazing plot line. The daughter of a duke joining the movement for reform in GB. Though she grew up in privilege and ease, this daring girl, who is still kind and caring, wants equal rights for all people.
And of course there is romance, suspense, and betrayal.
After her uncle's house is attacked at Lady Amanda's debut ball, she finds that her family is in danger of a man named Jack Bender. Having been spurned by Amanda's mother, Bender will stop at nothing to destroy the duke and his family. As a leader of a crime ring, Bender pretends to stand for the equal rights movement, but his true desire is to overthrow nobility.
Amanda discovers this, and works to protect her family. Along the way, she becomes involved in the peaceful movement for equal rights.
And due to Bender's threats, her father insists that she marry by the end of the Season.
It is an interesting plot, but I felt that the writing was not up to par. The characters didn't seem to have any depth. Simple conversations felt very preachy; they were not casual at all. Descriptions also seemed forced and elaborate. The interactions between the characters were utterly predictable.
So again, I loved the general plot of a noblewoman fighting for equal rights, but the writing didn't do it justice.
And of course there is romance, suspense, and betrayal.
After her uncle's house is attacked at Lady Amanda's debut ball, she finds that her family is in danger of a man named Jack Bender. Having been spurned by Amanda's mother, Bender will stop at nothing to destroy the duke and his family. As a leader of a crime ring, Bender pretends to stand for the equal rights movement, but his true desire is to overthrow nobility.
Amanda discovers this, and works to protect her family. Along the way, she becomes involved in the peaceful movement for equal rights.
And due to Bender's threats, her father insists that she marry by the end of the Season.
It is an interesting plot, but I felt that the writing was not up to par. The characters didn't seem to have any depth. Simple conversations felt very preachy; they were not casual at all. Descriptions also seemed forced and elaborate. The interactions between the characters were utterly predictable.
So again, I loved the general plot of a noblewoman fighting for equal rights, but the writing didn't do it justice.
ghumpherys's review
5.0
4.5 stars. This was a wonderful Regency story that had a Scarlet Pimpenel feel to it. Both main characters are trying in their own way to bring about some change to England's society but they most go about their work secretly. The only thing that annoyed me a little was that the hero seemed to almost magically pop up and be "in the right place at the right time" to rescue the heroine multiple times throughout the story. But it's not a big complaint - I really enjoyed it!
jamiegc's review
4.0
A squeaky-clean, Regency romance that is more about the awareness of the fights for social reform during the early 19th century.
Lady Amanda and Lord Nathaniel— both are members of the aristocracy who secretly work towards the rights for all men, both they both must play an act in high society.
*The plot centers around the events leading up to the Peterloo Massacre, a peaceful protest of 60,000 people for the working man’s (and woman’s!) right to vote that ended in a cavalry charge. 500 people were injured and 19 people died.
I really liked learning about this part of English history. Voting rights were not given to all men (city dwellers, then farmers, etc) until the 1850s. But the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre got the conversation started.
**This is why I love historical fiction! I love learning about those small or forgotten events in history.
***not marketed as a sequel (maybe because of timeline discrepancies that needed to be made for each story to be told) is the book “A Lady’s Maid”. This tells the story of Amanda’s maid, Molly.
Lady Amanda and Lord Nathaniel— both are members of the aristocracy who secretly work towards the rights for all men, both they both must play an act in high society.
*The plot centers around the events leading up to the Peterloo Massacre, a peaceful protest of 60,000 people for the working man’s (and woman’s!) right to vote that ended in a cavalry charge. 500 people were injured and 19 people died.
I really liked learning about this part of English history. Voting rights were not given to all men (city dwellers, then farmers, etc) until the 1850s. But the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre got the conversation started.
**This is why I love historical fiction! I love learning about those small or forgotten events in history.
***not marketed as a sequel (maybe because of timeline discrepancies that needed to be made for each story to be told) is the book “A Lady’s Maid”. This tells the story of Amanda’s maid, Molly.
readwithkaitlin's review
5.0
The integration of history in this story was beautiful! It made me go and research Peterloo and for me that is an important thing for books that use real historical moments.
always_reading_a_novel's review
5.0
4.5 Stars.
I really enjoyed this novel. It was intriguing to me that it is a regency novel which focuses more on societal change rather than the events the nobility would hold. I enjoy regency novels, and many of those I’ve read are about heroines who want to change their lives and those around them for the better. But this is the first one I’ve read where the heroine designs political fliers in an effort to cause change in her society.
I loved the Scarlet Pimpernel influences contained in the story. The theme of freedom is prevalent in this book, and I enjoyed learning more about the different ways freedom plays out for both the nobility and the poor.
There were a few times where I felt the conversation of the characters was rather stilted, and I was a little confused during the climactic scene as to where a certain sword came from. These reasons are why I dropped a half point in my rating, but, that being said, I do highly recommend the book! I really enjoyed it, and will look forward to reading more books by this author!
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
I really enjoyed this novel. It was intriguing to me that it is a regency novel which focuses more on societal change rather than the events the nobility would hold. I enjoy regency novels, and many of those I’ve read are about heroines who want to change their lives and those around them for the better. But this is the first one I’ve read where the heroine designs political fliers in an effort to cause change in her society.
I loved the Scarlet Pimpernel influences contained in the story. The theme of freedom is prevalent in this book, and I enjoyed learning more about the different ways freedom plays out for both the nobility and the poor.
There were a few times where I felt the conversation of the characters was rather stilted, and I was a little confused during the climactic scene as to where a certain sword came from. These reasons are why I dropped a half point in my rating, but, that being said, I do highly recommend the book! I really enjoyed it, and will look forward to reading more books by this author!
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
rachearl's review
4.0
What a fresh look into the noblemen’s way of life, the message of equality and freedoms for all was heartfelt. Great read.
ladybohman's review
4.0
A wonderful debut novel and not your average Regency Romance either! I loved this quick, clean read. It had me longing to don white and jump into the fight for freedom with a fine strong arm by my side.