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A Loyal Companion

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This Regency is formated as a "typical" regency except our narrator is the herorine's dog. You'll laugh and laugh as you will with most of Metzger's books. . . but, if you are a dog lover, you'll want to share it with all your dog loving friends. However, keep track of who you loan it to. They'll want to share it with their friends and family who love dogs. This book is a hoot and a tour d'force for Metzger. I just wish she wrote more more often.

Although this book is listed as hard to find, it is definitely worth reading. Fitz, the heroine's dog waxes philosophical on the trials and tribulations of true love in Regency times. He is germane to the plot and gives this book a flavour and a viewpoint not found in any other Regency. The humour in the book is spontaneous as is the chemistry between the hero and the heroine. There is an excellent balance between romance, intrigue and humour in this book. This book is for people looking for more bite in their Regencies.

What a delightful romp through a London Season! Some of it told through the words of a dog (a loyal companion). Those parts were not as annoying as it sounds. Sonia, a rather sweet and spoiled young lady charms London with Fitz her four legged guardian by her side. When Fitz is lost, hurt, saved and returned to Sonia by "dastardly" Darius Conover and his three young wards, a special bond develops between all of them! Sonia sets out to prove he is innocent of charges spread years earlier that have made him a pariah to society. There is the usual villain who is out to spoil all the joy. Darius takes care of him several times over! Charming tale.

This is Barbara Metzger's tour de force. The use of the dog, half-shephard and half hunting hound, with his wry comments and dog-centric reactions to the events around him give Ms. Metzger's quirky wordplay more ability to shine than in any other books I've read of hers.

Using the device of a canine's thoughts, this very clever author moves the plot and characters--villains, heroine and handsome hero--into and out of several schemes, strategies and brouhahas to a happily-ever-after conclusion. It's a delightful read.