Lady Elizabeth's Comet [Paperback]

Sheila Simonson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1986

Elizabeth Conway's greatest ambition is to discover a comet. Unfortunately, she is the eldest of eight daughters of an earl, so her relative expect her to take her rightful place in Society. The heavenly bodies she views through her telescope hold far more fascination for Elizabeth than any mere male, although her perpetual beau, dashing Lord Bevis, would change that if he could.

When Tom Conroy, a distant cousin and the new Earl of Clanross, appears after a year's delay, Elizabeth offers him a cool welcome. He is a dull stick and ill-mannered to boot. Yet he is the only man who has shown respect for her astronomical work, and his concern for her younger sisters' welfare reveals a different side to him. Then his heir, Elizabeth's cousin Willoughby, appears with the obvious intent of making a match between his lovely but silly sister and Clanross--and with making as much mischief as he can. Lord Bevis presses his suit with Lady Elizabeth, until she agrees, at long last, to marry him. She resists ma

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"... probably the best regency I have read in a long long time... The supporting cast is varied and interesting from the servants to the members of the Ton... The various romantic tangles were fun and add much to the plot. This is another well-written Regency for Ms. Simonson. 4 1/2 Hearts!"--Maura Franklin, The Romance Studio --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Warner Books Inc (November 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446300365
• ISBN-13: 978-0446300360
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars can't recommend highly enough, December 2, 2004

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IRRS (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lady Elizabeth's Comet (Paperback)

The heroine is an astronomer corresponding with William and Caroline Herschel (two famous astronomers of the day); she is the eldest of eight daughters, and her father's distant cousin succeeds unexpectedly to the earldom, after having been despised and disregarded by Lady Elizabeth's father virtually all his life. No, Lady Elizabeth does not behave like a "feisty" heroine all the time, snapping and snarling to show how independent she is. Yes, she dislikes the new earl profoundly, because he does not show his face at the estate for a year after her father dies, because he is so stiff and unsmiling. But oh boy, does he have reasons!

I found it has a very witty, dry humor that I loved. It's in first person but we get to see much of the motivation and feelings of the other characters. The heroine, Lady Elizabeth Conway, is an astronomer but it isn't merely an excuse for the author to have her act up in public in order for the hero to have to save her. She's very dedicated to her work and it plays a pivotal role in whom she marries. The hero, Lord Clanross, is a wonderful man. He's moved straight up the ladder of favorite heroes. The secondary characters are all marvelous and have necessary roles to play.

This is a sequel to The Bar Sinister but you don't have to have read it first. A strong A+

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality writing, character development, rated G for GREAT!, May 3, 2010

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SuzieeQQ (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lady Elizabeth's Comet (Paperback)

I rarely give a 5 star rating, but this novel deserves it. The characters are well developed, and you really don't know what will happen (or has happened in the past) until the very end. Very realistic dialogue, a bit of "pride and prejudice" misunderstanding,and a good romance. Little in the way of detailed description of men or women's clothing, the focus is on the plot. More realistic than most, and completely satisfying! Excellent. This is the same quality as a Georgette Heyer, and that is my highest recommendation!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!, March 13, 2010

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This book was an absolute delight. The characters were witty and charming, the story entertaining, and the dialogue crisp and engaging. Definitely one of the best Regencies I have read in a long time.

Lady Elizabeth is a very unique and charming heroine. She is the oldest of eight siblings (all female) and is rather odd in an amusing fashion. She is obsessed with astronomy and has devoted her life to it hence her unmarried state at 28. It has been a while since I have found a heroine as interesting and captivating as Elizabeth. There is a lot of depth to her character that the reader is bound to appreciate.

Clanross is a very unlikely hero at the beginning but I absolutely loved him by the end. He too is unique if slightly mysterious. I would have loved to have had some insight into his thoughts but alas the story was written in the first person.

To make the stroy even better the supporting characteres were loveable. The twins, Miss Bluestone, Bevis, Sims and a number of sundry characers kept things moving at a great pace.

I also read a Cousinly Connection by the same author!! Another great read!!