helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
Review - What I like about this series is that they don't strictly have to be read in order, and can in fact be stand alone books. I love the camaraderie between the tenants and the servants, not just in this one but in all of them. It's unusual and gripping. I loved Emily, and how she tries to fit into London ton society. I did feel that more could have been made of her servant background to add a bit more spice. Mr Goodenough was a very background character, weak and uninspiring.
Genre? - Historical / Romance
Characters? - Emily Goodenough / Peter Earl of Fleetwood / Mr Goodenough / John Rainbird / Mrs Middleton / Lizzie / Luke / Dave / Joseph / Alice
Setting? - London (England)
Series? - A House for the Season #5
Recommend? - Yes
Rating - 16/20
Genre? - Historical / Romance
Characters? - Emily Goodenough / Peter Earl of Fleetwood / Mr Goodenough / John Rainbird / Mrs Middleton / Lizzie / Luke / Dave / Joseph / Alice
Setting? - London (England)
Series? - A House for the Season #5
Recommend? - Yes
Rating - 16/20
ceirid's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
The staff at 67 Clarges Street are not excited for the season. The Goodenoughs, an uncle and niece, are renting the home for the season. But they quite negotiated the price down on an already inexpensive house and the staff fears that means they will not be generous. Not like the Earl of Fleetwood who tries to take the house but is disappointed.
However, they are all surprised to find out that Emily and her uncle are not quite in the way of the normal ton. And the more they discover, the more they are wanting to help her.
This one in the series was a little less believable but still a good listen.
However, they are all surprised to find out that Emily and her uncle are not quite in the way of the normal ton. And the more they discover, the more they are wanting to help her.
This one in the series was a little less believable but still a good listen.
ptang's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
midnightbookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun book in the series! Not sure how it's going to end, but I'm glad things are starting to look up for the servants of the house!
emerion's review against another edition
2.0
Another admirer of Georgette Heyer. Starts off pretty well, but quickly shows a heavy handed style with thin characters. Not bad though, an easy, quick read in the regency style.
anjana's review against another edition
3.0
Full Series review:
https://superfluousreading.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/a-house-for-the-season-by-marion-chesney-writing-as-m-c-beaton
https://superfluousreading.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/a-house-for-the-season-by-marion-chesney-writing-as-m-c-beaton
emmalg's review
2.0
I have to admit to having grown a little bored by the series by the time I reached this book. It is good to see the servants grow and change a little in the books but I do find that the characters are simply not deep enough to keep my interest in them.
midnightbookgirl's review
4.0
Another fun book in the series! Not sure how it's going to end, but I'm glad things are starting to look up for the servants of the house!