Lady Polly [Import] [Paperback]

Nicola Cornich (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: HH 574 1999/01; New Ed edition (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0263817962
• ISBN-13: 978-0263817966
• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 0.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,721,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I started writing when I was about fourteen. I had read all the romance books in my local library and the librarians were growing tired of me asking when the new books would be coming in so they suggested I should write one of my own. I think they were only trying to get rid of me but I took their advice seriously.

Sixteen years later, True Colours was published. It took me that long because it wasn't very good to start with! I rewrote it three times, went to college, got married, moved house and changed my job several times in between trying to write!

These days I am a full time writer and spend lots of time on the creative process, which involves drinking coffee with my writing friend Sarah Morgan and scandalising the staff in the caf' where we meet because they think we are talking about real life not fiction.

In my spare time I work as a guide at Ashdown House, a fabulous and romantic seventeenth century hunting lodge just down the road from here. It has a fascinating history and one day I will get around to writing about it.

My writing inspirations are my grandmother, with whom I used to watch all the BBC costume dramas on a Sunday night ' Robin of Sherwood, Poldark, Pride and Prejudice (the 1970s version); my English teacher Mr Conway (I'm still worrying about correct grammar and punctuation); my husband because he is decidedly a hero, Jane Austen, Alice Chetwynd Ley and many, many romance authors who have given me so many hours of reading pleasure. Thank you!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Novel, October 17, 2001

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Gennie Bailey (Savannah, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lady Polly (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Recently I was browsing through my local bookstore when I caught site of "Lady Polly" by Nicola Cornick. What first attracted me to the book was it's cover, it's breathtaking. I'm a fan of the Regency era, with the beautiful gowns and manners and so forth, so the cover immediately drew me in. Always a fan of Harlequin Historical Romances, I picked the book up and took it home for a nice read. What I found was a delightful novel, full of romance, intrigue and an array of interesting characters.

The book is set in 1812 in London Society. Young Polly Seagrave, age 18, has just refused the proposal of dashing Lord Henry Marchnight, the one man she truly loves. Instead of eloping with him, she turns him away. For the next five years Polly and Henry are apart, with only a few brief encounters in between. Polly, during these five years has turned away almost 20 suitors. But now Lord Henry has returned to London and his sights are set on Polly. Her mother, having recently married off Polly's oldest brother Nicholas, wants to sees to it that Polly will be married to a fine suitor, not the rogue Lord Henry. Henry, who's reputation for gambling and women, would surely cause scandal to her family. Her opinion though is swayed after Lord Henry rescues Polly and herself from a riot mob in London. This is not the first time Lord Henry has been to the aid of Polly though, he seems to pop up in the most interesting times and in the most interesting places. There are rumors that he is the wealthy socialite aiding a wanted felon. Could this man be the same one that Polly turned away so many years ago? And if so, is there any hope that they could be together?

I found myself completely entertained with this novel. It was interesting to see Polly see-saw her feelings towards Henry. And at times, you found yourself doubting Henry and his proclaimed love to Polly. If you're a fan of historical novels, particularly the Regency era as I am, you'll be delighted with "Lady Polly". It captures all the charms of London Society with it's Seasons and regal manners and homes. I look forward to reading more from Nicloa Cornick. One bit of warning to those readers looking for a good tumble in the sheets book, this isn't one of them. Like most Harlequin Historical Regency books, the love scenes are very discreet and not what most romance readers are used to. For me though that adds to it's charm. It shows that you don't have to use passionate sex to lure readers in.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Regency, August 3, 2000

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John Whelan (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Polly (Mills & Boon Large Print Romances) (Hardcover)

Some books you can't put down, this isn't one of those. I found I put it down at the end of each chapter to savour what had happened and stretch out the pleasure of reading it.

This book is the sequel to "The Virtuous Cyprian" which was certainly in print in July 2000 as a Mills & Boon Large Print. If you get the chance read the other first as Nicola Cornick develops some of the characters over the two books and I personally find her characters to be one of her strong points. I think Lady Polly does stand up by itself if you can't get hold of the first book.

Set in London, and Suffolk, the book touches on some of the social unrest that is normally omitted from many regencies. There is however much mention of balls and other social occasions. Also smugglers, at least one elopement, secret staircases, gossip about whom is being pursued by a most unsuitable man, blackmail, and a heroine's mother who is determined that her daughter should be married at St. George's Hanover Square.

From the back cover of the Mills & Boon large print hardback edition....

Lady PolIy had rejected Henry five years ago, obeying her father's wishes. Meeting him now, on a deserted terrace, he stole a kiss, and as unexpected passion flared between them, Polly knew this time she'd follow her heart...

Sequel to The Virtuous Cyprian

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER KEEPER, August 30, 2001

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Polly (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

I have just finished Lady Polly and have thoroughly enjoyed it -- the dastard, Ditton was the only weak character in it but maybe I like a little mayhem ------- Lady Bolt was not too active but still caused trouble ----- Lord Henry finally got to declare himself - he ended up with more reputation than fact! grin - but that makes for an interesting character -- Lady Polly pulled all of the characters together -- I am looking forward to future Cornick books.