Beautiful, headstrong Judith and her brother Peregrine are on their way to London to claim the protection of their guardian, Lord Worth. En route, they are snubbed and insulted by a fashionable gentleman, who of course turns out to be Worth himself. The plot is fairly slow-moving, and not as intricate as Heyer's usual schemes. Judith is primarily occupied with trying to make her mark on society, while frequently butting heads with the arrogant Worth; meanwhile, Peregrine is enjoying his happy-go-lucky existence, until it appears that someone wants him dead. I enjoyed the progress of this story, and of course I was pleased with the romance between Worth and Judith...I just couldn't help feeling the tiniest bit uncomfortable. I mean, he was her guardian...even though they weren't related, it felt a little creepy. Although, Worth is aware of this himself; he knows he's in a "damnable position," and he doesn't confess his feelings until Judith turns 21 and thus leaves his guardianship. But still. I enjoyed the book - it's Heyer, after all - but it's not one of my favorites by her.

Another one of my favorite Heyers. I like Judith Taverner's spirit, and enjoy the interaction between her and Lord Worth.

This one is unusual in that you meet Brummell, the Prince Regent, and some of the Royal Dukes. I'm not usually a fan of including historical figures in romance novels, but then Heyer is known as an exhaustive researcher. And I really do like the portrayal of Brummell and the dialog he is given. ( )

I remember really enjoying this the first time around. It is a good Heyer—good Regency and a good mystery, too. Judith Tavener is a perfect heroine, Bernard Tavener, the perfect villain. Or wait! Perhaps it really is Worth who is the villain.... Heiresses have no right to be so beautiful....

Georgette Heyer novels are the ultimate comfort read, and this is one of the best wit its sparkling dialogue and prose - Heyer in superb form. ( )

"Regency Buck" is the story of feisty Judith Taverner and Lord Julian St. John Audley, the Fifth Earl of Worth. Due to a careless mistake in her father's will, Judith and her younger brother Peregrine find themselves Julian's wards. Pompous, arrogant, and a bit of a dandy, Julian is as horrified as his wards at the situation, especially when he starts interfering in their lives - as he does when he expressly forbids Judith to marry while under his guardianship. While Judith flourishes in London and becomes quite a favorite of the ton, Peregrine finds himself gambling away a great deal of his fortune - until he falls in love and finds himself wishing to marry, inadvertently putting himself in great danger...

This is a charming book. The characters are three-dimensional and interesting, and Heyer's descriptions of the locations, fashion, and people add a great deal to the atmosphere of the book. The building attraction between Judith and Julian is fun to follow, especially as Judith denies it for most of the book. We are not let as frequently into Julian's thoughts, but it is obvious from his actions when he starts caring for her. The last third of the book is exciting, and although the villain is somewhat obvious, it is a satisfying conclusion nonetheless.

A good and entertaining read! ( )