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Lord Ryburn's Apprentice
Before she can be properly introduced to high society, Georgiana Marland, after being taken in by a distant relative, must be instructed in the ways and rituals of the ton by Lord Ryburn, her guardian's great nephew, who teaches her a valuable lesson in love. Original.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 3, 2006
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Laurie Bishop
6 books2 followersLaurie Bishop's love affair with the Regency began when she picked up her grandmother's copy of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
Today Laurie Bishop lives in her college town—a small upstate New York community on the shores of Lake Ontario. She has a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling, her field of employment, but at night she collaborates with her cat and writing partner, Tojo.
Today Laurie Bishop lives in her college town—a small upstate New York community on the shores of Lake Ontario. She has a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling, her field of employment, but at night she collaborates with her cat and writing partner, Tojo.
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August 5, 2020
p21 says her dress is "A la mode"... I think you meant Avant-garde. a la mode means "with ice cream".
July 4, 2011
I took this book on vacation for a light read, and it was just that. Unfortunately, it was a bit too light for my taste.
The book is so simple in its descriptions that I found it unpleasant:
"The carriage arrived at last at Almack's. The moment she stepped into the grand ballroom would be forever emblazoned on her mind. It was enormous, with gilt columns and mirrors, classically styled paneling and ornate plasterwork, and lit by beautiful crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling.
At the entrance to the grand ballroom, she saw that they were about to encounter some illustrious persons, and quickly made certain that her mouth was closed.
Their party paused. Lady Estcott exchanged greetings with the lady who met them. '...And this is Miss Marland. Miss Marland, Lady Sefton.'
Georgiana curtsied.
'You look very lovely,' the lady said.
'Thank You.'
And they were in the ballroom. Georgiana realized that her heart was beating so hard and rapidly that her chest must have been visibly bobbing.
She had done it. She had almost expected to be barred at the door, but she was here, in Almack's on a Wednesday night, surrounded by the elite of society. It hardly seemed possible."
(Pg. 105)
To me that is just too plain. She gets there, nice little chandeliers and sparkly thingies, introductions, and she's in. That's it. I guess it wasn't the focus of the story, but it would have added to it. And this is hardly the only instance where I found the narrative lacking. Oh well. It was a 213 page book. I shouldn't expect miracles.
The book is so simple in its descriptions that I found it unpleasant:
"The carriage arrived at last at Almack's. The moment she stepped into the grand ballroom would be forever emblazoned on her mind. It was enormous, with gilt columns and mirrors, classically styled paneling and ornate plasterwork, and lit by beautiful crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling.
At the entrance to the grand ballroom, she saw that they were about to encounter some illustrious persons, and quickly made certain that her mouth was closed.
Their party paused. Lady Estcott exchanged greetings with the lady who met them. '...And this is Miss Marland. Miss Marland, Lady Sefton.'
Georgiana curtsied.
'You look very lovely,' the lady said.
'Thank You.'
And they were in the ballroom. Georgiana realized that her heart was beating so hard and rapidly that her chest must have been visibly bobbing.
She had done it. She had almost expected to be barred at the door, but she was here, in Almack's on a Wednesday night, surrounded by the elite of society. It hardly seemed possible."
(Pg. 105)
To me that is just too plain. She gets there, nice little chandeliers and sparkly thingies, introductions, and she's in. That's it. I guess it wasn't the focus of the story, but it would have added to it. And this is hardly the only instance where I found the narrative lacking. Oh well. It was a 213 page book. I shouldn't expect miracles.
February 19, 2012
I had trouble with this one. The focus seemed to be outwards on other people rather than on the hero and heroine. Also, he was obsessing over her when not with her but rude to her when around her. I don't think they have much chance of HEA.
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