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A Lady's Point of View (Harlequin Regency Romance, No 14)

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A Lady's Point of View is one of my favorite Regencies by Jacqueline Diamond, who always adds original twists and surprises to every plot. Distressingly nearsighted yet not allowed spectacles by her mother, who fears they will make her unmarriagble, Meg Linley boards the wrong coach to her exile in the country after cutting Beau Brummel unintentionally at a ball. She arrives at the country estate of Lord Bryn, mistaken for his niece and nephew's new governess. Beguiled by her attraction to Bryn and liking for the children, she stays, if only for a little while. She learns he is all but engaged to another, to find her romantic rival is so likable Meg is ashamed to be in love with Lord Bryn. Meanwhile her sister falls for the stiff Edward Cockerell, to be compromised by the portly cousin of the Incomparable determined to capture first Edward and then Lord Bryn as her second husband. Bryn is furious to be deceived by Meg, Edward likewise incensed at her sister, and both girls feel their fates are hopeless. Or are they? A delightful romp through Regency London.

A Lady's Point of View
Regency Romance -- Reissued
Jacqueline Diamond

Miss Margaret "Meg" Linley, who was in her second season of London's elite, went to the London's ton to find a husband. She was a lovely young lady, but because of her inability to see properly it caused her to trip or bump into people, causing the gentlemen to pass her by. Unfortunately, because she couldn't see properly, she committed a major faux pas. Meg walked passed Mr. Beau Brummell a very important person of London's elite, without speaking to him, making him angry and he stormed off, Meg and her family would be banned for the rest of the ton season, there would be no more vouchers for Meg or her younger sister Angela to attend the parties.

Meg decided to retreat to the country alone, so that Angela might be able to go to some of the parties and find a man that she could marry. Meg was to travel with her handmaiden, Karen, to the town of Derby. Karen asked if she could leave Meg in Manchester so Karen could join her fiancé on a trip to Canada. Karen hired a carriage for Meg to travel to Derby alone. Meg ended up in the wrong carriage and she was mistaken as a governess for the niece and nephew of Lord Bryn, Marquis of Brynwood.

Meg's close friend, Helen Cockerell, helps Angela with her unofficial coming out by inviting Angela and Lady Mary, Angela and Meg's mother, to her party, even if Helen's brother, Edward didn't like it.

This is a story of two sisters who will do anything to help their mother. As Meg retreats to the
country side, Angela starts her unofficial season. Will Meg and Angela be able to meet the men of their dreams?

Georgette Heyer fans won't be disappointed in this delightful Regency Romp by Jacqueline Diamond. Meg Linley, `a great gawk of a girl' bumbling through the ton without the aid of eyeglasses, makes her way to the estate of the Marquis of Bryn. Masquerading as the governess, she easily wins the hearts of his two young mischievous wards, but the heart of the Marquis turns cold when he discovers her nearsighted duplicity. For those who love Jacqueline Diamond's witty and clever romances, A Lady's Point of View, is a must read.

A quick read about a nearsighted heroine. Most of the characters in Regencies never have flaws but in this one both sisters have them! Meg can't see and her sister, Angela, is a bit flighty.

Meg does end up in an improbable situation as a governess to Lord Bryn's niece and nephew after getting into the wrong carriage. But it is fun to read how all the characters tangle themselves in impossible situations which of course end up happy. The villainess in this case is very mild (I liked that) and gets her due in the end.

A fun, quick, entertaining read.

This book had a nice plot with lots of misunderstandings and strong characters. Note there was almost non existant intimacy. Included in the story was a nasty female villain. I read it in one sitting and was entertained. Great price. Enjoy

I've seldom felt such an instant connection with a heroine as I did with Meg. Since I'm nearsighted, I can only imagine having to navigate the world without glasses (or in my case, contact lenses.) Meg's mother doesn't allow her to wear glasses, and in fact believes that Meg could see if she only tried. (I wanted to scold the woman.) Therefore, Meg bumbles her way through life, her lack of eyesight causing a lot of problems.

Like all of Jacqueline Diamond's Regencies (that I've read so far) this is a light, fun book. A double romance (which I always enjoy) involving Meg's sister, Angela, makes the book one that I read straight through.

I'm a fan of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, and A Lady's Point of View had everything I love from those authors and more. The novel included wonderful details on how being near-sighted during the Regency could hamper a young woman seeking a husband. Yet Meg Linley was no victim, but a heroine gifted with humor, a quick mind, and a generous heart. The romantic entanglements were very satisfactory, and Cruella had nothing on the countess in this novel. The plot turns were many and handled deftly. A quick and delightful read. I immediately purchased two more Regencies from this author.