Alistair was known as frivolous and non-intelligent. His pranks seemed more appropriate for a college-aged man. Cordelia, a book binder, came across as shrewish and opinionated. She was out of favor w/ her rigid sire, a judge. Cordelia discovered the H had more depth than 1st apparent.
Lord Pye, was the H's acquaintance in the House of Lords. Pye offered to support the bill for women gaining divorce rights (under certain conditions) if Cordelia attended his dinner party w/o sharing any negative opinions. This was a challenge for the h and fun for the readers.
Both MCs matured over time. I grew concerned that their wealthy friend, Olympia, married an alleged rotter.
Alistair was known as frivolous and non-intelligent. His pranks seemed more appropriate for a college-aged man. Cordelia, a book binder, came across as shrewish and opinionated. She was out of favor w/ her rigid sire, a judge. Cordelia discovered the H had more depth than 1st apparent.
Lord Pye, was the H's acquaintance in the House of Lords. Pye offered to support the bill for women gaining divorce rights (under certain conditions) if Cordelia attended his dinner party w/o sharing any negative opinions. This was a challenge for the h and fun for the readers.
Both MCs matured over time. I grew concerned that their wealthy friend, Olympia, married an alleged rotter.
I read some reviews which put me off buying this book, at first. I did buy of course, and really liked it. I rates it 5 stars because I felt this couple were very complementary, and the h is not immediately likeable. She's prickly - like me. I'm hoping Olympia will get a HEA in a book soon. I'm concerned about her too. I have fallen for Satie's writing.
Cordelia was not likeable, but she reminded me of someone who'd be defensive w/ a new person b/c she'd been hurt in the past, especially by her dad. But she grew on me. I think both of the MCs had good hearts. I hope Olympia is OK. I talk like she's real! LOL!!!
Alistair was known as frivolous and non-intelligent. His pranks seemed more appropriate for a college-aged man. Cordelia, a book binder, came across as shrewish and opinionated. She was out of favor w/ her rigid sire, a judge. Cordelia discovered the H had more depth than 1st apparent.
Reply---- I read some reviews which put me off buying this book, at first. I did buy of course, and really liked it. I rates it 5 stars because I felt this couple were very complementary, and the h is not immediately likeable. She's prickly - like me. I'm hoping Olympia will get a HEA in a book soon. I'm concerned about her too. I have fallen for Satie's writing.
I originally put this book in my wish list but with all this talk of a prickly h has bumped up my interest. As I have a few spare audible credits have decided on audio instead of waiting for price drop for Kindle version. And yes I am prickly too.
I originally put this book in my wish list but with all this talk of a prickly h has bumped up my interest. As I have a few spare audible credits have decided on audio instead of waiting for price drop for Kindle version. And yes I am prickly too.
I feel compelled to add a few thoughts. Some of us ladies as girls were taught to 'make nice' with others & to not express negative emos IE displeasure & anger.
This heroine was unpleasant at times. Some folks she interacted w/ considered her prickly or snarky? I'd rather that she expressed her range of emotions than to let them accumulate, which could result in an emotional 'breakdown.' This could happen to any of us? Also she could find an outlet ie exercise, archery, art, books, helping others to let out her negative energy?
I was taught at an early age that if I couldn't say something nice then not to say anything at all. That went out the door quickly!
Mothers mean well. They pass on ideas they were taught?
So the heroine in the aforementioned book, Cordelia, was protecting herself, with her responses to others?
It is funny, but a fair amt of heroes in Regency or Victorian romances want a woman they can mold, they want her to agree with him, and be non-controversial. Would an alpha male accept someone who tried to repress his true nature? Or someone who tried to re-train him? Or someone who felt free to correct his words, actions, clothing choices?
I was taught at an early age that if I couldn't say something nice then not to say anything at all. That went out the door quickly!
Mothers mean well. They pass on ideas they were taught?
So the heroine in the aforementioned book, Cordelia, was protecting herself, with her responses to others?
It is funny, but a fair amt of heroes in Regency or Victorian romances want a woman they can mold, they want her to agree with him, and be non-controversial. Would an alpha male accept someone who tried to repress his true nature? Or someone who tried to re-train him? Or someone who felt free to correct his words, actions, clothing choices?
I'm currently re-reading the Bedwyn series, and the heroine in Slightly Scandalous - Freya, is a very prickly woman indeed. She wasn't very likeable but very entertaining, and well matched to the Hero. Love this series so much I actually bought them in hard copy.
I read most of that series. Wulfric, head of the family, (of Slightly Dangerous) found an unconventional lady. Good for her challenging him. He thought women should dance to his tune. "Then He Kissed Her" by LLG, a Victorian romance. I'm re-reading. A taken-for-granted secretary simply did not show up for work one day & the publishing office fell apart. The owner/ H thought of her as efficient, humorless & 'dry as dust.' Until he learned the complex woman she was. She was prim, proper, and took him to task when need be. There is room for women who question men and question role expectations. Both MCs were 'rough around the edges.'