Georgette Heyer Fans discussion

So, who is going to read it this month? Which time is this for you?

Please, put any spoiler in the spoiler brackets.

Always a pleasure to re-read Black Sheep.

I’m reading! Not sure about the amount of times I re-read, re-listened or re-skimmed but it’s a favourite for sure!

One of my all-time GH favorites. I'm hoping to get to it later this week. I have no idea how many times I've read it. But the first time was way back in 1968 (June 27, to be exact. Yes, I have book logs stretching back that far). It was from the library.
Here's the cover of my first paperback copy (that I re-read to the point it fell apart):

This time round I happen to be a little disappointed in Abby. (view spoiler)[as the intelligent woman that she is, should she not have some trick or other up her sleeve to get rid of Stacy - e.g. by opening Fanny's eyes to his character, or so? She seems a bit too helpless in that quarter. She does nothing but appeal to Miles ... Some ruse on her part, even if failing, would go very well with her character. (hide spoiler)]

I’ve read it several times, have started with the audiobook while knitting, and have a car trip next week, I’ll bring along my paperback . It’s long been a favorite!

I agree, Sabagrey, but at least Abby was smart enough to minimize her reaction! I think she was surprised at the vehemence of the young Juliet’s swoony declaration of luuuurrrve, had to think fast, was a bit flummoxed, as she didn’t realize her niece was already so far gone…I just read the scene last night where Abby is in her room, just home, and sees her niece for the first time, can gauge her feelings.

I totally forgot it was the book for this month and just last week re-read all my favorite parts. So I doubt I'll be re-reading the whole thing, but we'll see. Looking forward to reading everyone's thoughts. It's one of my favorites for sure!

I love Black Sheep - I think my favourite kind of Heyer couple is the intelligent outsiders who find they can laugh together.

I like this one a lot, I know I've read it several times. I'll probably start it in the next week or so. It's a quick read, the characters are so fun!

Nick wrote: "I love Black Sheep - I think my favourite kind of Heyer couple is the intelligent outsiders who find they can laugh together."

Hear, hear!

I started it yesterday and I'm nearly finished. This is a huge favourite of mine. I love Miles! I think he's a fantastic character and he's so funny with the things he comes out with.

I think Abbey did all she could with Fanny to make her see the light. It needed someone else to step in.

This is one of my favorites! Last reread had it bumped up ahead of Frederica for tied favorite. Black Sheep is so very Austenesque with the Bath setting and some phrases misquoted from Austen. The meet cute is hysterically funny and Abby is a sensible heroine. I quite like Miles and I think he's more of a rogue than a black sheep.

I should reread this. My oldest niece is now Fanny's age and in love for the first time.

I have decided not to re-read now, but am following along with your comments. (I have read the romances that I like too many times in the past 4 years and I need a break.)

But I really LOVE the meet-cute and more than anything the scene (view spoiler)[ where Stacy finds out he's been duped and that his Uncle is rich but there is no chance of sponging off him! I do think it's very unrealistic that Stacy would be mislead for long by Miles not dressing/acting like he expects for someone with money to because Miles stays at an expensive hotel. But Stacy isn't very smart, apparently (hide spoiler)]

Jackie wrote: "I have decided not to re-read now, but am following along with your comments. (I have read the romances that I like too many times in the past 4 years and I need a break.)

But I really LOVE the me..."

Yes that's a great scene! There's another scene I love too, I wanted to include it here but can't remember how to do spoilers!! If anyone can help I'd be grateful!

Teresa --right above the comment box are two links--one says 'add book/author' and the other says '(some html is okay)'. Click the link about html and then scroll down until you find the word 'spoiler'. It's near the bottom of the list. Follow the directions.

Hope that helps.

Jackie wrote: "But I really LOVE the meet-cute and more than anything the scene (view spoiler)

replying to your spoiler with (view spoiler)[Stacy is so used to living beyond his means that he can believe without problems that his uncle lives in the best hotel without having the money to pay for it. (hide spoiler)]

sabagrey wrote: "replying to your spoiler with [spoilers removed]"

I agree. I was thinking that he's self-centered and manipulative enough that he assumes other people behave like him - at least other men in his position, which he thinks his Uncle is.

As to Abby's needing help with Fanny - I don't know what else she could have done. She knows she can't afford to alienate her, and Fanny is (view spoiler)[ being so unreasonable about her "true love", I feel like Abby was backed into a corner. (hide spoiler)]

On another front - I'm not sure what constitutes spoilers for this conversation, please let me know if I trespass the groups norms here.

Barb in Maryland wrote: "Teresa --right above the comment box are two links--one says 'add book/author' and the other says '(some html is okay)'. Click the link about html and then scroll down until you find the word 'spoi..."

Barb you're a star!! Thanks so much. I've got it now.

Jackie wrote: " more than anything the scene (view spoiler)[where Stacy finds out he's been duped and that his Uncle is rich but there is no chance of sponging off him! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

Yes I love that scene too!

that's a good point, sabagrey.

I’m reading Black Sheep this month. I’ve read it multiple times and always enjoy it. Miles is the star as far as I’m concerned, he is a great character.

Anne wrote: "I’m reading Black Sheep this month. I’ve read it multiple times and always enjoy it. Miles is the star as far as I’m concerned, he is a great character."

I love her books that make me laugh out loud! I find the meeting at the beginning between Abbey and Miles, hilarious!!!

Teri-K wrote: "On another front - I'm not sure what constitutes spoilers for this conversation, please let me know if I trespass the groups norms here."

Good question.

I followed the instruction in post #1 to use spoiler tags - but should this be the norm for group read threads as of now? Commenting and replying is only half the fun if you constantly have to be careful of spoilers.

The most recent method was to have two threads - one for the first half of the book, and one for the book as a whole - where the corresponding spoilers were admissible. That worked ok, did it not?

It did work well and I agree it's annoying having to put spoilers in all the time. But if it wasn't for Mela we wouldn't even have this thread. I gather the header can't be changed either.

I assume a moderator sets these things up? Jenny, if you see this, could you set up a spoiler thread?

Big Fan has added such a thread.

Oh, are they a new member ? Sorry, not good with keeping up with introductions thread. Hi, Big Fan, and welcome! Thanks for setting up:the thread, I’m afraid our mod is missing in action, Mela has kindly stepped into the breach. I hope Jenny is ok!