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Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
In every other regency book I've read, the poor relation who is a focus of the book is a plucky, beautiful young woman who perseveres until.....she marries a duke or other nobleman and saves younger siblings or poor parents. The point of view here - that of poor relations of all ages who have nothing but poverty to look forward to and create their own solution - is unique and beautifully handled. Ms. Chesny is a wonderful writer who makes the reader feel everything her charcters do.A must read for regency fans!
Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
I am a fan of MC Beaton, having enjoyed all her Agatha Raisin books, so I was curious to see how she would deal with a Victorian novel. I enjoyed it immensely and while it is a bit far fetched in some places, her characters are fun and lively. I have also read the 2 nd in the series and enjoyed that one too.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
These characters are endearing to say the least.I enjoyed this and look forward to reading some of the others.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
Great read. Along with a well written story are bits of living conditions one might find disturbing in today,s modern world.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
I have a kindle, and have amazon prime, so I have access to the kindle owners lending library, which is how I ended up with this book -- it was my February 2012 borrowed book. Lady Fortescue Steps Out is short, and sort of expensive for the length at $5.59, but I've heard good things about M.C. Beaton (she writes the Agatha Raisin series) so I thought I would give it a go.So glad I didn't buy it. So, so glad.Brief Plot Summary: The premise behind the book is that a whole bunch of "poor relations" get together in Regency London and start a sort of a hotel so they can make some money and live more comfortably. A number of characters were introduced, including the title character, Lady Fortescue, who is the owner of the house that is converted into The Poor Relation. The plotline was cute, and had promise.Review: Overall, this book just didn't work for me. I couldn't make up my mind if it was intended to be satire (not biting enough), comedy (not funny enough) or romance (not romantic enough). The characters, who should've been sympathetic, were mostly extremely unlikeable and quite unappealing.There was a central romance between the Duke and the character whose name I can't even remember (not a good thing in a romance novel) that was pretty cute. And the Duke himself was humanized over the course of a book in a way that was pleasant, although not terribly convincing. Overall, though, I won't be checking any more of these out. Thanks, Prime, for giving me a free chance to decide that they aren't for me.2 stars -- because it is reasonably well-written. I expected better.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation)
This was a light and entertaining book with no swearing or other content that most books have. I am reading the sequel.