Cotillion (Harper Monogram Regency) - Softcover

Heyer, Georgette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061001783 ISBN 13: 9780061001789

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Refusing her fortune-hunting suitors, Kitty Charing despairs of finding a man who would love her for herself and runs away, until the dangers of the city make her boldly propose to the elegant Mr. Standen of London. Reprint.

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Review:

Young Kitty Charing stands to inherit a vast fortune from her irascible great-uncle Matthew--provided she marries one of her cousins. Kitty is not wholly adverse to the plan, if the right nephew proposes. Unfortunately, Kitty has set her heart on Jack Westruther, a confirmed rake, who seems to have no inclination to marry her anytime soon. In an effort to make Jack jealous, and to see a little more of the world than her isolated life on her great-uncle's estate has afforded her, Kitty devises a plan. She convinces yet another of her cousins, the honourable Freddy Standen, to pretend to be engaged to her. Her plan would bring her to London on a visit to Freddy's family and (hopefully) render the elusive Mr Westruther madly jealous. Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances.

No sooner does Kitty arrive in London than she becomes embroiled in the romantic difficulties of several new acquaintances. Kitty's French cousin, Camille, a professional gambler, has won the heart of her new friend, Olivia--who also happens to be the object of Jack Westruther's dishonourable intentions. Meanwhile, Kitty's doltish cousin Lord Dolphinton has fallen in love with a merchant's daughter who is embattled with his mother and needs his help. Finally, there is Kitty herself, who begins to wonder if the dandified Freddy might not be the man for her after all. As in all of Georgette Heyer's books, Cotillion transcends genre--it is, quite simply, wonderful literature. Historically accurate down to the finest details of dress, deportment and speech, Heyer was also a master at creating unforgettable, comic characters; and Kitty Charing and Freddy Standen stand out as one of her most charming romantic duos ever. --Amazon.com

Review:

"I cannot recommend "Cotillion" enough, for its conclusion is as satisfying as its very promising beginning." - Jane Austen Today

""Cotillion" is a fine example of Ms. Heyer's talent at creating a fast-paced and enjoyable story with likeable characters." - Jennifer's Random Musings

""Cotillion" by Georgette Heyer, for me, can be best described as a great 'romp' through a Regency Romance. I loved it!" - Peeking Between the Pages

""Cotillion" is completely fun and entertaining." - S. Krishna's Books

"It helps to have excellent historical details as well as superb writing, both of which happen to be what the author is known for. Georgette Heyer writes a novel that you are always dying to pick back up once you've set it down. " - Blog Critics

"Definitely recommended to historical fiction fans especially if you love Regency Romance." - Becky's Book Reviews

"I enjoyed this book enormously. I can see that Heyer will become a favorite for light reading, beach reading, comfort reading. " - Shelf Love

"I cannot recommend Cotillion enough, for its conclusion is as satisfying as its very promising beginning." - Jane Austen Today

"Cotillion is a fine example of Ms. Heyer's talent at creating a fast-paced and enjoyable story with likeable characters." - Jennifer's Random Musings

"Cotillion by Georgette Heyer, for me, can be best described as a great 'romp' through a Regency Romance. I loved it!" - Peeking Between the Pages

"If you read just one Heyer book, make it this one!" - A Book Blogger's Diary

"Cotillion is completely fun and entertaining." - S. Krishna's Books

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0061001783
• ISBN 13: 9780061001789
• Binding: Paperback