Reviewed by ladygrey on
Arabella is mostly a delightful heroine; smart and beautiful and appropriately strong willed and compassionate. She did turn a little foolish at the end but Mr. Beaumaris more than makes up for it. I like that he's charming and smart and confident enough to take the appropriate action. He is the sort of hero that makes the story. And I love that as much as the story is a comedy, he's never portrayed as a fool.
I didn't love Bertram's storyline because it was quite uncomfortable for a good portion of it. But, like the rest of the story, it ended well enough that it's not much of a detraction.
I enjoyed the conversations and the politics of the season and the flirtations that are so unique and delightfully high handed. I could have used a bit more dancing but otherwise this is a lovely book.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 14 July, 2013: Finished reading
- 14 July, 2013: Reviewed