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happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I reread [b:These Old Shades|311182|These Old Shades (Alastair-Audley, #1)|Georgette Heyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386920834l/311182._SY75_.jpg|2682162] recently and in the backnotes read that it was originally designed as a sequel to TBM, and while names and characters were eventually modified to an independent story, the roots are still very much obvious (once you know to look for them). With that information I simply had to reread TBM.
I enjoyed it so much more with the idea of the Duke of Andover being the Duke of Avon (These Old Shades). Frank Fortescue must be Hugh Davenant, of course. Lavinia is Fanny, but the Cartares brothers are the ones that really don't fit into These Old Shades (although Lavinia's and Dicky's dynamic maps very well with Fanny's and Edward's). Andrew is Rupert... and I imagine the Merivales must be the heirs of Diana and Jack.
Anyway, it was fun to revisit it with a little more context. Still not my favorite of Heyer's but still great, especially considering it was her first!
I reread [b:These Old Shades|311182|These Old Shades (Alastair-Audley, #1)|Georgette Heyer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386920834l/311182._SY75_.jpg|2682162] recently and in the backnotes read that it was originally designed as a sequel to TBM, and while names and characters were eventually modified to an independent story, the roots are still very much obvious (once you know to look for them). With that information I simply had to reread TBM.
I enjoyed it so much more with the idea of the Duke of Andover being the Duke of Avon (These Old Shades). Frank Fortescue must be Hugh Davenant, of course. Lavinia is Fanny, but the Cartares brothers are the ones that really don't fit into These Old Shades (although Lavinia's and Dicky's dynamic maps very well with Fanny's and Edward's). Andrew is Rupert... and I imagine the Merivales must be the heirs of Diana and Jack.
Anyway, it was fun to revisit it with a little more context. Still not my favorite of Heyer's but still great, especially considering it was her first!
rebleejen's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Kind of crazy, but delightful.
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Tales of derring-do and honor. Set in Regency England, the innocent maid is beset by the evil Duke.
The majority of this story is set in the countryside and gives us a birds-eye view of how cheating at cards is so much worse than merely kidnap and rape...
Well-done by Heyer as she causes us to appreciate the strides forward law and public opinion have made.
The majority of this story is set in the countryside and gives us a birds-eye view of how cheating at cards is so much worse than merely kidnap and rape...
Well-done by Heyer as she causes us to appreciate the strides forward law and public opinion have made.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the read, and my first time reading this author's work. ! The language is a bit archaic, but it didn't hinder my understanding of the story. This one is more action-packed and swashbuckling with a plot involving highway robbery and duels. It’s light on romantic story as some since the focus is on the relationship between the two brothers, Jack and Richard.. The three different subplots all roll together and tie off beautifully together at the end.
If you enjoy it for what it isa fun, silly historical romp —you'll get a kick out of it.
Thank you Penguin Random House UK for sending ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
If you enjoy it for what it isa fun, silly historical romp —you'll get a kick out of it.
Thank you Penguin Random House UK for sending ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
cjhaley's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
dxk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
4.5
eastofthesunwestofthemoon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
aggressive_nostalgia's review against another edition
3.0
OH. THE MELODRAMA. Not as witty or funny as many of Heyer’s later works, but surprisingly entertaining nonetheless? I can’t quite fathom why I was so invested in the emotional wellbeing of these ridiculous goofuses, but an I were not, I should hardly have finished it. (I do wish, though, that someone had at least hinted why cheating at cards is apparently the most disgraceful and heinous crime a gentleman can commit – more unforgivable, evidently, than highway robbery? Or kidnapping women to force them into matrimony? Or – Jane Austen preserve us – eloping??)
erd's review against another edition
To be fair, she wrote this when she was 17, and the voice actor was a big part of my decision to stop, but it didn’t excite me at all.
vita_s_west's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75