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Farthingale #5
The Viscount's Rose
When Rose Farthingale is saved from the rubble of her pottery workshop, she knows that she must repay this debt to her handsome rescuer by abducting him (at his family’s desperate urging) in order to save him from the clutches of the scheming woman he is presently courting and intending to marry. But Rose never expects to be abducted with him, or to fall in love with him over the course of their captivity.
Viscount Julian Emory is a secret agent of the Crown on an important mission to destroy the spy ring Napoleon has established in London. The woman he’s pretending to court is one of Napoleon’s most important spies, for only she knows the identity of the traitor within the royal inner circle. He’s purposely encouraged the courtship and marriage rumors in the hope she will make a slip and disclose the traitor’s identity, but his meddlesome family has just ruined his plans. By forcing him into close quarters with Rose Farthingale, they've put both his mission and this delectable innocent in danger. Can he keep himself from falling in love with Rose long enough to bring down Napoleon’s spy organization?
Viscount Julian Emory is a secret agent of the Crown on an important mission to destroy the spy ring Napoleon has established in London. The woman he’s pretending to court is one of Napoleon’s most important spies, for only she knows the identity of the traitor within the royal inner circle. He’s purposely encouraged the courtship and marriage rumors in the hope she will make a slip and disclose the traitor’s identity, but his meddlesome family has just ruined his plans. By forcing him into close quarters with Rose Farthingale, they've put both his mission and this delectable innocent in danger. Can he keep himself from falling in love with Rose long enough to bring down Napoleon’s spy organization?
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2016
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Meara Platt
119 books885 followersMeara Platt is happily married to her Russell Crowe look-alike husband, and they have two terrific children. She lives in one of the many great towns on Long Island, New York, and loves it, except for the traffic. She has traveled extensively, occasionally lectures and finds time to write. Her favorite place in all the world is England’s Lake District, which may not come as a surprise since many of her stories are set in that idyllic landscape, including her Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award winning story.
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April 17, 2017
Listed as 248 pages, it is much closer to 200.
Rose the sweety pie and Julian the spy. A freebie I picked up that turned out to be a predictable but fun read.
Julian is working to uncover a spy ring for Napoleon that goes all the way to up to the Ministers of the government. His key is Valentina, a french countess he is pretending to be in love with. He pretends so well that his whole family plots to save him from her evil clutches. Meanwhile he finally meets his sister Nicole's best friend, Rose, and it's almost like insta love. Or at least insta lust/interest. A tantalizingly sexy scene of rescue that bordered on funny. The story is pretty busy with lots of characters of all ages. The push and pull between the MCs is fun. I liked that the author writes Rose's character to be sweet and innocent as a girl/woman in her first season with the Ton would be, but also pretty perceptive. Overall it's low on angst. Misunderstandings aren't belaboured and the story is more about the MCs than the villains.
The story is fairly PG except
I'll definitely read more by this author.
Rose the sweety pie and Julian the spy. A freebie I picked up that turned out to be a predictable but fun read.
Julian is working to uncover a spy ring for Napoleon that goes all the way to up to the Ministers of the government. His key is Valentina, a french countess he is pretending to be in love with. He pretends so well that his whole family plots to save him from her evil clutches. Meanwhile he finally meets his sister Nicole's best friend, Rose, and it's almost like insta love. Or at least insta lust/interest. A tantalizingly sexy scene of rescue that bordered on funny. The story is pretty busy with lots of characters of all ages. The push and pull between the MCs is fun. I liked that the author writes Rose's character to be sweet and innocent as a girl/woman in her first season with the Ton would be, but also pretty perceptive. Overall it's low on angst. Misunderstandings aren't belaboured and the story is more about the MCs than the villains.
The story is fairly PG except
I'll definitely read more by this author.
March 29, 2017
Cutesy Regency romp more in the vein of Julia Quinn than Lisa Kleypas. I am reviewing and rating it within the context of what I assume the author's objectives were as well as what the target audience would like, and it met those objectives.
Rose is best friends with Nicola, the sister of Lord Emory aka Julian. Lord Emory has been courting a nasty woman the family hates. What they don't know is he has been asked by the Prince Regent to uncover a spy network that reports to Napoleon. Counter to this, Nicola asks Rose’s help in getting Lord E away from the evil Valentina.
Rose and Nicola engage in what could be called madcap antics to free Lord E from the evil clutches of Valentina. These include having him “kidnapped” by his family to the country home. When he needs to leave to up his spy game back in London, his family
For those that love the lighter side of Regency romances, something along the lines of New Adult Regency then give this a try. It’s well-written, slightly anachronistic, very, very sweet, and steamy but not OTT sex scenes. Solid three stars for these objectives if this is your wheelhouse. The heroine is a little scatty, and there were a few secondary characters I enjoyed. To be honest, I was skimming toward the end so I think there were a few dropped threads: who actually sabotaged Rose’s kiln and what happened to the evil but beautiful Valentina?
Personally I did not care for this book at all. It started out with a meet cute between the H and h (he saves her when her kiln explodes), and it continued to get cuter and cuter. I am too old for cute. Instead of swearing, she says, “Crumpets”, when she’s really distressed, “Hot buttered crumpets!” Occasionally, for variance she says, “Eep”. His cursing is much more manly,“Bloody nuisance.” The characters were grating to me and too much was forced joie d vivre and madcap fun.
Rose is best friends with Nicola, the sister of Lord Emory aka Julian. Lord Emory has been courting a nasty woman the family hates. What they don't know is he has been asked by the Prince Regent to uncover a spy network that reports to Napoleon. Counter to this, Nicola asks Rose’s help in getting Lord E away from the evil Valentina.
Rose and Nicola engage in what could be called madcap antics to free Lord E from the evil clutches of Valentina. These include having him “kidnapped” by his family to the country home. When he needs to leave to up his spy game back in London, his family
For those that love the lighter side of Regency romances, something along the lines of New Adult Regency then give this a try. It’s well-written, slightly anachronistic, very, very sweet, and steamy but not OTT sex scenes. Solid three stars for these objectives if this is your wheelhouse. The heroine is a little scatty, and there were a few secondary characters I enjoyed. To be honest, I was skimming toward the end so I think there were a few dropped threads: who actually sabotaged Rose’s kiln and what happened to the evil but beautiful Valentina?
Personally I did not care for this book at all. It started out with a meet cute between the H and h (he saves her when her kiln explodes), and it continued to get cuter and cuter. I am too old for cute. Instead of swearing, she says, “Crumpets”, when she’s really distressed, “Hot buttered crumpets!” Occasionally, for variance she says, “Eep”. His cursing is much more manly,“Bloody nuisance.” The characters were grating to me and too much was forced joie d vivre and madcap fun.
November 20, 2016
FINAL DECISION: A sweet story that doesn't have much emotional drama but rather external factors keeping the hero and heroine apart. Funny and gentle and sweet. This is an enjoyable finish to the Farthingale sisters stories.
THE STORY: Rose Farthingale, the oldest of five daughters, is saved from an explosion in her pottery workshop by Justin Emory. The brother of Rose's dearest friend, Justin is a viscount and rumor says he is almost ready to propose to a woman that his family detests. In order to save Justin from himself, Rose helps his family concoct a scheme to separate him from that woman. What Rose doesn't expect is Justin's family throwing them together at every opportunity resulting in her getting abducted along with him.
Justin, himself, has a secret. He is working for the crown wooing a woman to try and find out information on a French spy ring. His family's machinations threaten his mission but an even greater threat is Justin's own attraction to Rose.
OPINION: This book is so sweet. Rose and Justin are a cute and uncomplicated couple. These are both oldest siblings who have several younger siblings. Family is important to both of them. They both have family legacies of falling in love only once. They are simply adorable.
This is a book without intense emotional unrest. Instead, what keeps these two apart are Justin's work and the necessity of deception. While the premise of this book has certainly been done before, I liked Platt's take on the story. Rather than focusing on angst, this book focuses on Rose's continued trust in Justin despite all appearances.
There is less drama in this book, but I love sweet, uncomplicated stories sometimes too. Likeable characters, a fun premise and lots of love and family hi-jinks.
WORTH MENTIONING: I still love how Platt manages to make telling the story of these five sisters in reverse work. This is truly a series that can be read forwards and backwards.
CONNECTED BOOKS: THE VISCOUNT'S ROSE is book 5 in the Farthingale series. It can be read as a standalone as it occurs prior to the other books in the series.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
THE STORY: Rose Farthingale, the oldest of five daughters, is saved from an explosion in her pottery workshop by Justin Emory. The brother of Rose's dearest friend, Justin is a viscount and rumor says he is almost ready to propose to a woman that his family detests. In order to save Justin from himself, Rose helps his family concoct a scheme to separate him from that woman. What Rose doesn't expect is Justin's family throwing them together at every opportunity resulting in her getting abducted along with him.
Justin, himself, has a secret. He is working for the crown wooing a woman to try and find out information on a French spy ring. His family's machinations threaten his mission but an even greater threat is Justin's own attraction to Rose.
OPINION: This book is so sweet. Rose and Justin are a cute and uncomplicated couple. These are both oldest siblings who have several younger siblings. Family is important to both of them. They both have family legacies of falling in love only once. They are simply adorable.
This is a book without intense emotional unrest. Instead, what keeps these two apart are Justin's work and the necessity of deception. While the premise of this book has certainly been done before, I liked Platt's take on the story. Rather than focusing on angst, this book focuses on Rose's continued trust in Justin despite all appearances.
There is less drama in this book, but I love sweet, uncomplicated stories sometimes too. Likeable characters, a fun premise and lots of love and family hi-jinks.
WORTH MENTIONING: I still love how Platt manages to make telling the story of these five sisters in reverse work. This is truly a series that can be read forwards and backwards.
CONNECTED BOOKS: THE VISCOUNT'S ROSE is book 5 in the Farthingale series. It can be read as a standalone as it occurs prior to the other books in the series.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
April 26, 2017
I wanted very much to like this book, my first and last by author Meara Platt. It starts out with an interesting premise and a little action. The Hero is a spy for the Crown trying to crack a spy ring - by courting a disgusting woman - that is sending British secrets to Napolean. A "funny" thing happens on the way to his duty to God and country. He helps his sister's best friend who is apparently a potter and is trapped when her kiln is sabotaged and explodes. Incredibly she is not killed but has a badly sprained ankle.
So what does our hero do after pulling her out of the smoking wreck and possibly saving her life? Does he go back to his important work for the Regent in trying to defeat Napolean? No. No, not when the sister's best friend turns out to be the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Instead, he goes with his family to the country for a little R&R and raunchy, inappropriate for Regency era sex as in, "We really shouldn't," he says. "But you smell so good and look at all of your splendid muscles," she says. "Well, OK, I guess I can put off saving our soldiers and our country for awhile so we can have a little fun under the sheets, on top of the kitchen table, in a hunting lodge, at a lake . . .
Puhleeze! I gave up at 40%. If the British people had to rely on heroes like this to defeat Napolean, they'd all be speaking French today!
So what does our hero do after pulling her out of the smoking wreck and possibly saving her life? Does he go back to his important work for the Regent in trying to defeat Napolean? No. No, not when the sister's best friend turns out to be the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. Instead, he goes with his family to the country for a little R&R and raunchy, inappropriate for Regency era sex as in, "We really shouldn't," he says. "But you smell so good and look at all of your splendid muscles," she says. "Well, OK, I guess I can put off saving our soldiers and our country for awhile so we can have a little fun under the sheets, on top of the kitchen table, in a hunting lodge, at a lake . . .
Puhleeze! I gave up at 40%. If the British people had to rely on heroes like this to defeat Napolean, they'd all be speaking French today!
July 10, 2018
I do liked this nice read, it is a sweet regency romance with funny and cute moments.
There are few angsty moments, some bad guys and a treacherous plot.
But in all it was a lovely story about two people falling in love not at the best timing.
Rose is a kind and adorable young woman, she has arrested ideas about what she hopes for life, but in these times, independence and intelligence is not something recommended for women. She is lucky she is from a family which praises their kind’s wits. She just never expected to fall for her best friend’s brother, a man who is wooing an other woman.
Julian is on a mission, so his encounter with the lovely Rose could not have come at the worst time, when he has to seduce an other woman. But the more he is around her, the more he is drawn to her, which is endangering his duty to his crown and brings threat in his own circle.
But he will do anything to protect his and the woman who silently took a big place in his heart.
It was sweet to see their game of on-and-off-thing, added to this the not-very-secret scheme of Julian’s family to keep him at arm-length from the dark countess.
An entertaining sweet read, and the first one to read in this series even if it is the number 5 in the publishing order, thanks to an other reviewer who pointed the right order. So the book 4 is next to be read.
There are few angsty moments, some bad guys and a treacherous plot.
But in all it was a lovely story about two people falling in love not at the best timing.
Rose is a kind and adorable young woman, she has arrested ideas about what she hopes for life, but in these times, independence and intelligence is not something recommended for women. She is lucky she is from a family which praises their kind’s wits. She just never expected to fall for her best friend’s brother, a man who is wooing an other woman.
Julian is on a mission, so his encounter with the lovely Rose could not have come at the worst time, when he has to seduce an other woman. But the more he is around her, the more he is drawn to her, which is endangering his duty to his crown and brings threat in his own circle.
But he will do anything to protect his and the woman who silently took a big place in his heart.
It was sweet to see their game of on-and-off-thing, added to this the not-very-secret scheme of Julian’s family to keep him at arm-length from the dark countess.
An entertaining sweet read, and the first one to read in this series even if it is the number 5 in the publishing order, thanks to an other reviewer who pointed the right order. So the book 4 is next to be read.
July 31, 2025
An entertaining read
This is an entertaining read with strong characters and a good plot though some might object to the abduction in the story, the author somehow manages to work it in well enough. Recommended for fans of the genre and the series.
This is an entertaining read with strong characters and a good plot though some might object to the abduction in the story, the author somehow manages to work it in well enough. Recommended for fans of the genre and the series.
November 21, 2016
Rose Farthingale's kiln has exploded, and the very handsome Julian Emory, Viscount Chatham comes to her rescue. Julian's family hates the woman that they believe he is infatuated with, and they come up with a scheme that involves Rose. No one knows that Julian is a secret agent for the Crown. Julian cannot afford to fall in love with anyone while he is working on something of vital importance to the Crown, but his family is going to turn his world upside down with their outrageous plan.
Another thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining story! The characters are so wonderful that you cannot help but love them. This time around we have some intrigue and spies, an abduction, great humor and some delicious romance to keep us totally drawn into the story. Another winner from this very talented author! Loved it!
Another thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining story! The characters are so wonderful that you cannot help but love them. This time around we have some intrigue and spies, an abduction, great humor and some delicious romance to keep us totally drawn into the story. Another winner from this very talented author! Loved it!
June 4, 2017
I finished the book, and the Farthingale series, for the sake of completeness. And I am trying to be fair to the author who was always going to be faced with the problem of leaving the last (first) book with enough loose ends to crop up in the other books in the series but .................. ohmyword the plot AND the two main characters were lame. If the British secret service (even in the Regency period) had relied on Julian to save the day we'd all be speaking French and celebrating Napoleon Day about now. I think they probably deserve each other, but I am not sure what any reader has done that resulted in us deserving them.
June 30, 2018
Reviewed by Rachel
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Originally posted at Romancing the Book
Mystery, intrigue and a whole lot of sizzle, The Viscount’s Rose sucks you in right away! I loved the family dynamics that are between Lord Julian Emory, the Tenth Viscount Chatham, his matchmaking sister, Nicola and the infamous, Rolf! Right from the start I was grinning as Nicola, as any typical sister, badgers her tolerant brother into doing something he truly has no desire to to, meet his little sister’s best friend.
But Rolf isn’t a regular debutante, nor does she wish she were! An explosion later, and an impromptu rescue have Julian rethinking this introduction–but for different reasons than before. Rose–nicknamed Rolf–is anything but ordinary and the attraction is immediate. All this happens in the first few pages!
I loved how Meara wove the historical aspect of Napoleon threats, the added mystery of a spy ring and romance interwoven throughout! But what happens when Julian has to pretend to court one woman, Countess Dechanel, when his heart is falling in love with another?
I’ll tell you.Drama. Plotting. Kidnapping–to name a few.
One of my favorite aspects of this book is of the Farthingale family, and the shenanigans that they they pull! Rolf’s young twin sisters steal the show many times, and always add a dimension of mischief and delight as the plot continues to thicken within the book. I kept shaking my head over Nicola’s antics, her plots and her determination to save her brother from, well…his job. (I won’t give away the details, dear reader, I promise you’ll want to know on your own!)
But by far, my favorite aspect is the sexual tension between Julian and Rolf–and how it grows and deepens with each page. It’s a beautiful love story, one that had me giggling, blushing, and delighted with each turn of the page. Well done, Meara! I give this five roses that rule!
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Originally posted at Romancing the Book
Mystery, intrigue and a whole lot of sizzle, The Viscount’s Rose sucks you in right away! I loved the family dynamics that are between Lord Julian Emory, the Tenth Viscount Chatham, his matchmaking sister, Nicola and the infamous, Rolf! Right from the start I was grinning as Nicola, as any typical sister, badgers her tolerant brother into doing something he truly has no desire to to, meet his little sister’s best friend.
But Rolf isn’t a regular debutante, nor does she wish she were! An explosion later, and an impromptu rescue have Julian rethinking this introduction–but for different reasons than before. Rose–nicknamed Rolf–is anything but ordinary and the attraction is immediate. All this happens in the first few pages!
I loved how Meara wove the historical aspect of Napoleon threats, the added mystery of a spy ring and romance interwoven throughout! But what happens when Julian has to pretend to court one woman, Countess Dechanel, when his heart is falling in love with another?
I’ll tell you.Drama. Plotting. Kidnapping–to name a few.
One of my favorite aspects of this book is of the Farthingale family, and the shenanigans that they they pull! Rolf’s young twin sisters steal the show many times, and always add a dimension of mischief and delight as the plot continues to thicken within the book. I kept shaking my head over Nicola’s antics, her plots and her determination to save her brother from, well…his job. (I won’t give away the details, dear reader, I promise you’ll want to know on your own!)
But by far, my favorite aspect is the sexual tension between Julian and Rolf–and how it grows and deepens with each page. It’s a beautiful love story, one that had me giggling, blushing, and delighted with each turn of the page. Well done, Meara! I give this five roses that rule!
November 7, 2025
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This is a steamy level romance (check my writing blog if you aren't sure what that means). This is the third book I've read by this author, and she only does superficial research before writing. However, she doesn't go into detail in this particular book, so the book mostly works--except, of course, that her characters are crazy in lust.
The problem was that the writing for this particular book was so bad that if this had been the first book of hers I read in the series, I would not have continued. Most of the book is the two main characters staring at each other and wanting to find a room. I found it hard to believe the primary plot twist:
The end of the book picked up the pace a bit, but it left a lot of loose strings hanging.
This is a steamy level romance (check my writing blog if you aren't sure what that means). This is the third book I've read by this author, and she only does superficial research before writing. However, she doesn't go into detail in this particular book, so the book mostly works--except, of course, that her characters are crazy in lust.
The problem was that the writing for this particular book was so bad that if this had been the first book of hers I read in the series, I would not have continued. Most of the book is the two main characters staring at each other and wanting to find a room. I found it hard to believe the primary plot twist:
The end of the book picked up the pace a bit, but it left a lot of loose strings hanging.
October 16, 2018
I love historical regency romances & when you throw humor into it, well it's all the better! This one is full of humor (as are all of the others in this series) & it is such fun & it warmed the cockles of my heart!
Julian is a spy for the Crown & takes this very seriously & doesn't want or need any distractions from his missions. However; things never go as planned & a distraction named Rose Farthingale jumps in to the middle of his life. Julian is not just distracted with Rose; she has clawed her way in to his every thought & planted herself in his heart just by being her warm, loving, opinionated self. When you add all of her loving, caring & conspiring family members to the mixture, well it ends up as a hilarious, fun & HEA experience!I
I highly recommend this book & the whole series - they are written backwards in time, so I would read this one first & work your way backwards to Book 1. Either way you will not be disappointed in the series!
Julian is a spy for the Crown & takes this very seriously & doesn't want or need any distractions from his missions. However; things never go as planned & a distraction named Rose Farthingale jumps in to the middle of his life. Julian is not just distracted with Rose; she has clawed her way in to his every thought & planted herself in his heart just by being her warm, loving, opinionated self. When you add all of her loving, caring & conspiring family members to the mixture, well it ends up as a hilarious, fun & HEA experience!I
I highly recommend this book & the whole series - they are written backwards in time, so I would read this one first & work your way backwards to Book 1. Either way you will not be disappointed in the series!
February 28, 2022
So chronologically this is actually the 1st book in the series.
It was okay. Although I could have completely done without the weak secret agent subplot. If you want to have espionage in your story, at least do a little research on what it actually involves. The hero was involved in some kind of honey pot scheme with a female spy that was too vague and poorly fleshed out to be understood. And the female spy was barely in the book and had almost no influence on anything.
I think the book would have been far more interesting if it revolved around the heroine trying to break into the world of pottery and competing against some sort of ceramics mafia. That way she and the hero would be involved and relevant for the whole story.
At the end, the hero is doing a bunch of spy stuff off the page and the heroine isn't involved at all. She's just waiting for him to finish. It made for a very anticlimactic end.
It was okay. Although I could have completely done without the weak secret agent subplot. If you want to have espionage in your story, at least do a little research on what it actually involves. The hero was involved in some kind of honey pot scheme with a female spy that was too vague and poorly fleshed out to be understood. And the female spy was barely in the book and had almost no influence on anything.
I think the book would have been far more interesting if it revolved around the heroine trying to break into the world of pottery and competing against some sort of ceramics mafia. That way she and the hero would be involved and relevant for the whole story.
At the end, the hero is doing a bunch of spy stuff off the page and the heroine isn't involved at all. She's just waiting for him to finish. It made for a very anticlimactic end.
July 21, 2023
The Viscount's Rose (The Farthingales Book 5) Meats Platt
The Farthingales eldest daughter is an accomplished artist, but in the world dominated by men. Vicount Julian and his sister Nicholas are arriving at the house of the Farthingales in London, a loud explosion erupted with smoke. Someone had sabataged Rose's kiln. Julian help rescue Rose, his sister's best friend. He was amazed by her beauty and talent, but he was involved with the Crowns spy network, trying to find and capture all the French spies for Napoleon. Falling in love while trying to understand why Julian is acting distant at times and attentive at other times, while courting an icy Counters Valentina, as part of his spy work. All this is very confusing and frustrating for the family and Rose. Ah, true love does prevail even through intrigue, danger and attempts on Rose's life. Such a delightful book all will love to read, I highly recommend.
The Farthingales eldest daughter is an accomplished artist, but in the world dominated by men. Vicount Julian and his sister Nicholas are arriving at the house of the Farthingales in London, a loud explosion erupted with smoke. Someone had sabataged Rose's kiln. Julian help rescue Rose, his sister's best friend. He was amazed by her beauty and talent, but he was involved with the Crowns spy network, trying to find and capture all the French spies for Napoleon. Falling in love while trying to understand why Julian is acting distant at times and attentive at other times, while courting an icy Counters Valentina, as part of his spy work. All this is very confusing and frustrating for the family and Rose. Ah, true love does prevail even through intrigue, danger and attempts on Rose's life. Such a delightful book all will love to read, I highly recommend.
March 2, 2024
A steamy story. The Farthingale saga continues, this is Rose’s story. As I have mentioned before the 5 sisters marry in order of age, but here we are at book 5 with the oldest one marrying. The books start backwards so to speak, so you have the younger ones story with the older ones married, but you have not yet read their story! I think 5 books in I am getting used to this but it is odd.
I liked the story. There are occasional oddities - a couple of times governesses suddenly seem to appear to take off younger children. ie when Julian’s siblings and Rose are at a picnic, no mention of the governesses as they walk there, okay etc and suddenly the governesses take the youngest away for a nap. Again when they travel to the cottage from London, no mention I recall of them being in the carriages yet they seem to be at the cottage. And would there be multiple governesses? It does not spoil the story but is a bit odd. So again I liked it hence the score.
I liked the story. There are occasional oddities - a couple of times governesses suddenly seem to appear to take off younger children. ie when Julian’s siblings and Rose are at a picnic, no mention of the governesses as they walk there, okay etc and suddenly the governesses take the youngest away for a nap. Again when they travel to the cottage from London, no mention I recall of them being in the carriages yet they seem to be at the cottage. And would there be multiple governesses? It does not spoil the story but is a bit odd. So again I liked it hence the score.
June 3, 2020
Remarkable Read!
The Viscount’s Rose, the fifth book in Meara Platt’s Farthingale series is truly remarkable! Although not the first in the series, it’s the first time you meet the Farthingale’s after they move into their new London residence on Chipping Way. You first get to know and understand each of the members of the family and see how Rose meets and all’s in love with Julian Chatham. I love the way that Platt writes her characters with depth, emotion, quirks and vulnerabilities. And how they all interact together as a family, as friends or enemies to fit the story which has a little intrigue. Now that the five Farthingale sisters have found their true love, who will be next? With so many cousins and branches in the family, I can’t wait to find out!
The Viscount’s Rose, the fifth book in Meara Platt’s Farthingale series is truly remarkable! Although not the first in the series, it’s the first time you meet the Farthingale’s after they move into their new London residence on Chipping Way. You first get to know and understand each of the members of the family and see how Rose meets and all’s in love with Julian Chatham. I love the way that Platt writes her characters with depth, emotion, quirks and vulnerabilities. And how they all interact together as a family, as friends or enemies to fit the story which has a little intrigue. Now that the five Farthingale sisters have found their true love, who will be next? With so many cousins and branches in the family, I can’t wait to find out!
May 20, 2022
I have read most of the Farthingale series. Ms. Platt is a very talented author and her stories flow well with well developed characters.
I have read most of the Farthingale series. Ms. Platt is a very talented author and her stories flow well with well developed characters. I am a little disappointed that the series is so formulaic. Beautiful rich girl meets handsome brave titled man with a secret. The plots are extremely similar and need more variety. If you read one in the series you know the basic plot. I suggest she reads some books by Mary Jo Putney to see the wide variety of romance plots for inspiration. I actually met her once and she was very friendly.
I have read most of the Farthingale series. Ms. Platt is a very talented author and her stories flow well with well developed characters. I am a little disappointed that the series is so formulaic. Beautiful rich girl meets handsome brave titled man with a secret. The plots are extremely similar and need more variety. If you read one in the series you know the basic plot. I suggest she reads some books by Mary Jo Putney to see the wide variety of romance plots for inspiration. I actually met her once and she was very friendly.
October 25, 2024
another wonderful fun Farthingale story
There is some naivety to Roses responses to the scheming her friend was doing. (Spoiler)She had difficulty believing in Julian even when he continued to hint and emphasize he needed to stay away. There is much intrigue and adventure without too much anxiety, more laughter than anxiety at the actions of family and friends. I know that the books are written in reverse order but I suggest you read this book first and work backwards from her reading the Duke I will marry last. It will give a better understanding of each sister and their unique personalities. I’ve read the books several times as a series and enjoy them very much.
There is some naivety to Roses responses to the scheming her friend was doing. (Spoiler)She had difficulty believing in Julian even when he continued to hint and emphasize he needed to stay away. There is much intrigue and adventure without too much anxiety, more laughter than anxiety at the actions of family and friends. I know that the books are written in reverse order but I suggest you read this book first and work backwards from her reading the Duke I will marry last. It will give a better understanding of each sister and their unique personalities. I’ve read the books several times as a series and enjoy them very much.
April 12, 2018
I just found a author whos books i just love
I jjust started one book though and stopped although lilly and daffodil are books 1 and 2 i wanted to read the other sisters first so i put my reading on hold and am trying to read the series backwards but if this is the worst i can say then who cares as long as the stories are great and i love adventure and comedies and romance so great books. It was very difficult for me to hold off but the twins are fun to read about when they were younger
I jjust started one book though and stopped although lilly and daffodil are books 1 and 2 i wanted to read the other sisters first so i put my reading on hold and am trying to read the series backwards but if this is the worst i can say then who cares as long as the stories are great and i love adventure and comedies and romance so great books. It was very difficult for me to hold off but the twins are fun to read about when they were younger
November 8, 2018
I loved this story. There is intrigue, romance and a little spice. Apparently, the Farthingale women are beautiful and Rose is no exception. This story has it all, an evil countess and her minions, spies, treason, and murder, crazy family members and our own Bond, Viscount Julian Emory. This story is fun filled and action-packed with our own naive and eccentric Rose Farthingale.
January 14, 2019
Mystery, intrigue, treason, balls, dancing, musicals, romance, lust, love, it's all in there. A great book by Meara Platt. I finished it at about 3 am this morning. I couldn't put it down. You know, one more chapter, one more page, just a little more, then I'll go to sleep. Yep, that's what I did. All the way to the end. Can't wait to read other books in this series.
June 13, 2019
I loved this series. It was action packed with the perfect mix of intrigue, humor and romance. Rose was a fun character with a bright personality and sense of strength. Julian was the master spy, but with a sweet commitment to his family. All of the characters were great at pulling you into the story making you wish you were Farthingale. I hope we see more of this family and all of the sisters.
July 12, 2019
Lovely
Absolutely lovely. I have loved the Farthingales and I'm sad there is only one more book in this series. I was excited to read Rose and Julian's story. Meara Platt has done an excellent job on the characters. The plot was interesting. The whole book was set at a good pace. I didn't want to put it down. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Absolutely lovely. I have loved the Farthingales and I'm sad there is only one more book in this series. I was excited to read Rose and Julian's story. Meara Platt has done an excellent job on the characters. The plot was interesting. The whole book was set at a good pace. I didn't want to put it down. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
April 21, 2021
The Viscount's Rose (The Farthingale Series Book 5)
The love story of Rose and Julian. Julian rescue Rose when someone blew up her kiln. Julian is working for the government to catch a spy and his family does not know, they think he has lost his mind over a very mean woman and they want to rescue him. They try to set him up with Rose. Will it work? Great story.
The love story of Rose and Julian. Julian rescue Rose when someone blew up her kiln. Julian is working for the government to catch a spy and his family does not know, they think he has lost his mind over a very mean woman and they want to rescue him. They try to set him up with Rose. Will it work? Great story.
October 2, 2022
Wonderful Story!
Rose should be Story #1 on the list then read each sister down then cousins, sister in laws etc. Read by year listed in the story. Rose and her Viscount Julian were a much better pair than him with the snooty woman. They were too cute. I loved the characters and storyline so much. On to the next sister’s story Laurel. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜
Rose should be Story #1 on the list then read each sister down then cousins, sister in laws etc. Read by year listed in the story. Rose and her Viscount Julian were a much better pair than him with the snooty woman. They were too cute. I loved the characters and storyline so much. On to the next sister’s story Laurel. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜
March 23, 2023
Good
Rose and Nicola are best friends. When Nicola ask Rose for help from her brother marrying a cold widow she turn away cause it what Farthingale are best at meddling. Simple plan kidnapped said brother so he can't propose. What she didn't count on was her friend adding her to be kidnapped well good book
Rose and Nicola are best friends. When Nicola ask Rose for help from her brother marrying a cold widow she turn away cause it what Farthingale are best at meddling. Simple plan kidnapped said brother so he can't propose. What she didn't count on was her friend adding her to be kidnapped well good book
December 30, 2023
great love story for Rose Farthingale and Viscount Chatham, Julian. I have been having this book on my TBR collection and I desperately wanted to finish it for 2023. A well written, fast paced story with a HEA. Meara Platt is a go to author for me who I will read and buy without reading the excerpt of the story.
October 23, 2017
It begins with a bang and ends with another of a different kind. Very well written.
The story is full of bright wit, has a clever plot, enjoyable characters and it is a lovely story that kept me turning pages right to the end.
I really felt entertained and enjoyed reading this book.
The story is full of bright wit, has a clever plot, enjoyable characters and it is a lovely story that kept me turning pages right to the end.
I really felt entertained and enjoyed reading this book.
December 7, 2017
Rose
I enjoyed this book so much I feel disappointed that the series is finished. I love the banter. The Farthingale family was wonderful, nosey and loving. The Emory family was fun. I could see future books that included Juliana siblings.
I enjoyed this book so much I feel disappointed that the series is finished. I love the banter. The Farthingale family was wonderful, nosey and loving. The Emory family was fun. I could see future books that included Juliana siblings.
June 28, 2018
Wonderful book !
Absolutely awesome book! Exciting storyline, intriguing and romantic. Loved all the characters in this book.Love that first look and you know its love and lust all together.A must read.
Absolutely awesome book! Exciting storyline, intriguing and romantic. Loved all the characters in this book.Love that first look and you know its love and lust all together.A must read.
July 5, 2018
Excellent
Wonderful love story. Touches on inequality of women and acceptance in the business world in Regency England. Also the spying and intrigue during the Napoleonic wars. Lovely love story interwoven . Truly enjoyed this book.
Wonderful love story. Touches on inequality of women and acceptance in the business world in Regency England. Also the spying and intrigue during the Napoleonic wars. Lovely love story interwoven . Truly enjoyed this book.
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