The Convenient Marriage (Abridged Fiction) (Naxos Classic Fiction) [Audiobook, Classical] [Audio CD]

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Unconventional, warm and witty, this Georgian romance by Georgette Heyer unusually begins with a marriage rather than ending with one. When Horatia Winwood steps in to marry the Earl of Rule, the disappointed suitor of her elegant sister, it is the luxuries of high society life that she becomes entranced with rather than her husband. And yet, despite the countless misunderstandings, spats and blunders, somewhere along the line, this marriage of convenience turns into the real thing.

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One of best-known and most beloved historical novelists captures a whole new audience in a stunning repackage. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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By : Georgette Heyer
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Product Details

• Audio CD: 4 pages
• Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks (2 Aug 2010)
• Language English
• ISBN-10: 1843794411
• ISBN-13: 978-1843794417
• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 12.2 x 2.4 cm
  

 

The Convenient Marriage (Abridged Fiction) (Naxos Classic Fiction) [Audiobook, Classical] [Audio CD]

 

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One particular of Georgette Heyer's alot more intriguing tales. Though the hero has obvious attractions (wealth, title, charm), why will need to a 35-year old with a spectacular mistress change his way of life for a 17-year old with a stammer, who is, at finest, 'sufficiently pretty'? Even though having an fantastic cast of supporting characters and an excellent sub-plot of extended-burning hatred and revenge, it really is the slow and subtle development of the hero and heroine's characters and relationship that tends to make me pick this book up once more and once again.

This is so far the greatest Georgette Heyer I have read, it does indeed have something of PG Wodehouse and as most of her books, you will read it over and over and more than again, enjoying the witty dialogue and the elegant prose.

Yes, you do have to suspend reality to fully grasp why Rule marries Horry, but who cares?

By the the middle of the book I was currently in adore with the Earl of Rule, the most terrific Heyeran hero I've come across (I've only read 10 or so of her books yet). I laughed outloud with some of the great duel scenes. In terms of the plot it appears as even though this is a significantly funnier, well thought and improved written version of the "April Lady" plotline. Pelham is 20 occasions funnier and lovable than Dysart, and getting a villain to spice points up much additional engaging than Lady Letty's hysterics. You do not want to slap Horry (which I did Nell), except for the stammer... and Cardross mopping right after Nell and pouting is not match to Rule's daring and wit.

 

The Convenient Marriage (Abridged Fiction) (Naxos Classic Fiction) [Audiobook, Classical] [Audio CD]