Venetia

June 2019 reread with the Georgette Heyer group! News flash: I'm not 18 any more. So even though I still have a soft spot for romances in general and Regencies in particular, my appetite for reading about sweet, silly young girls who do brainless things and have Big Misunderstandings with the guy has......more

Chapter 1, in which I continue my love affair with a most enchanting author! Chapter 2, in which Venetia is established as a heroine of much wit, honesty, and vitality. Chapter 3, in which Venetia is contemplative of the rakish Lord Damerel and her brother Aubrey takes a wracking spill. Chapter 4, in w......more

Edit on 22/09/2021: If you'd like to see an embroidery project I made inspired by this lovely book, head on over to my blog here to see it! Hint: blackberries ;) P.S. - I love this book as much as ever <3 <3 Yorkshire, 1818 *WARNING! Spoilers, gushing, swooning, quoting and rose-petal strewing ahead!......more

For those who love a good scandal. Venetia is quite the free spirit. And while Damerel isn't perfect, I think they make a good pair. I was also quite shocked at the twist that allowed them to get their HEA! Didn't see that one coming but I liked it. Venetia has her own money and doesn't need to marry,......more

Re-read September 2022: A great listen, this time with Melissa. It's a great spouse-time activity. One of my favorite Heyer romances, I enjoyed listening to this with my youngest as we commuted to and from her school (which is on the way to my work). I'm so glad we've started listening to these outst......more