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The Wary Spinster
ONCE BURNT--FOREVER SHY
Anthea Marwood had grown up under the shadow of a brutal father who believed that virtue was to be beaten into young girls. Freed of him at last, she vowed never to place herself in the power of a man again. And above all, certainly not a man like Viscount Giles Radbourne, whose conquests were as notorious as his wealth and charm were famous, and who certainly was not in need of another partner for his pleasure.
But how could the jaded viscount resist the challenge of a lady who vowed never to give herself to any man? And how could Anthea resist this lord who knew so many ways to a woman's heart?
Thus the battle was joined--as the viscount fought against his own better nature...and Anthea against a need she did not want to call her own....
Anthea Marwood had grown up under the shadow of a brutal father who believed that virtue was to be beaten into young girls. Freed of him at last, she vowed never to place herself in the power of a man again. And above all, certainly not a man like Viscount Giles Radbourne, whose conquests were as notorious as his wealth and charm were famous, and who certainly was not in need of another partner for his pleasure.
But how could the jaded viscount resist the challenge of a lady who vowed never to give herself to any man? And how could Anthea resist this lord who knew so many ways to a woman's heart?
Thus the battle was joined--as the viscount fought against his own better nature...and Anthea against a need she did not want to call her own....
222 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 2, 1983
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October 3, 2014
a mistaken moment between a spinster and a rake (he saw her beautiful red hair and thought her his mistress), a couple of rather detailed acts between mistress and rake are included. The spinster is a rather unorthodox spinster (by choice) she is high spirited and trying t save her niece from a marriage between her and a older rake who is notorious for his love of "young women" whom he enjoys terrifying... he is a monster who actually frightened the spinster at her come out, many years earlier. There is a abduction plot involving the monster and the mistress and the heroine's niece. I enjoyed it, the hookup between the mistress and her H however was much "hotter" than most historical especially a signet...
January 11, 2015
This is an odd one when it comes to regencies, but I enjoyed the sense of humor in the character of Anthea Marwood, and watching her grow even further in strength and confidence. The two endings of the stories (that of the niece and then the one for the aunt) are a piece of work I did not see coming, too funny!
January 26, 2018
This is a Regency story published in 1983 but still delightful. Anthea is a spinster by choice, not willing to submit herself to any man's power after being physically abused by her father. She has removed her young niece from her home after learning that the girl's parents intend to marry her to a pervert who delights in terrorizing young girls.
When she meets Lord Giles Radbourne, she is extremely wary because of his reputation as a heartless rake. Indeed, her first contact with him is when he mistakes Anthea for his mistress and embraces her and kisses her neck.
There are some rather explicit scenes between Giles and his mistress, but otherwise the story is very proper and even exciting.
When she meets Lord Giles Radbourne, she is extremely wary because of his reputation as a heartless rake. Indeed, her first contact with him is when he mistakes Anthea for his mistress and embraces her and kisses her neck.
There are some rather explicit scenes between Giles and his mistress, but otherwise the story is very proper and even exciting.
July 1, 2014
This could have been amazing story if the author had decided to make this a regency or an historical novel instead of trying to be both at once. The hero treats his mistress abominably then leaves her to the mercies of a known sadist. The heroine is apparently an incest survivor but very little depth is given to this part of the story. Again, this could have been a good full-length novel with the addition of more psychological insight and less of a jerk of a hero. Not recommended.
June 17, 2013
a little bit too graphic for a Signet regency - I was surprised.
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