The Earl's Comeuppance [Hardcover]

Phylis Ann Warady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1991

In Margaret Astell's opinion, the Earl of Pardo was overbearing and conceited. But as far as the earl was concerned, he was saving his heir from the snares of Mrs. Astell's daughter. But when that issue was resolved, he still found cause to take an interest in the Astell family: He was in love.

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Warady's second novel (the first was Scandal's Daughter , Walker, 1990) makes enjoyable reading. A widow and her five children travel to London for the season. The mother, Margaret, hopes to find a suitable husband for her eldest daughter Henrietta. As their paths cross with Margaret's sister-in-law, an elitist earl, his nephew, and a mischievous publisher, the plot acquires depth and intrigue. (Of course, love wins out in the end--twice.) Warady appears to have researched the colloquialisms and fashions of early 19th-century London quite thoroughly; this adds much to the tone of her novel. A good addition to general romance collections, this novel will also appeal to many YA readers given the ages of several characters and its shorter length. This light, historical romance with some substance is definitely recommended.
- Betsy Larson, Brennemann Lib., Chicago
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"Ms. Warady writes with a basic ease and flair that make her a talent well worth watching."
-- Romantic Times (Romantic Times ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Walker & Co; First Edition edition (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802711863
• ISBN-13: 978-0802711861
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,052,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Regency valley girls, April 2, 2009

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The plot isn't bad, but the author uses so much Regency-era slang and cant plucked from Georgette Heyer's novels that the dowagers and mature gentlemen sound more like their era's equivalent of Valley Girls.