Red Rose
by Mary Balogh
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Edward Marsh, Earl of Raymore, is a connoisseur of beauty, whether it be music or art or women. When he inherits two wards, however, and decides to marry them off as soon as possible during a London Season, he finds one of them virtually unmarriageable. Rosalind Dacey has none of the delicate, blond beauty of her cousin, and a pronounced limp resulting from a childhood riding accident has robbed her of grace and self-assurance. She resents what she sees as Edward's ruthless, high-handed show more tyranny, and he is infuriated by her outspoken stubbornness. Their volatile quarrels soon lead to passion of a different sort, however. And Rosalind possesses talent as a pianist that draws Edward secretly and against his will to listen, enthralled, to her daily practices in his music room. show lessTags
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I have to admit that I hated the first part of this book and I had some problems with the second part, too. The hero was simply horrible and I would be happy if the heroine chose the other man. Still, I enjoyed this book, no idea why, so I decided to give it four stars.
The writing was compelling enough that I finished this book, but I can't really say that I liked it. The hero hates women. The book tries to show that his feelings change over the course of the book, and they do, but the book takes place over about a 2 month period, so I'm not convinced that his opinions have undergone a permanent shift. I guess I just have a hard time really believing in a happily ever after with a hero who has a long-standing hatred of women.
Upon the death of her uncle Rosalind Dacey and her cousin Sylvia Marsh become wards of the new Duke of Raymore, Edward Marsh, Sylvia's cousin. Sylvia is 19 and Rosalind 22. Edward plans to marry them off as soon as possible. Due to several negative experiences with deceitful women he dislikes them intensely. Sylvia is all the rage and Edward sees no problem in getting her wed, but Rosalind has a limp acquired in childhood and a very independent spirit that rubs against Edward. They barely tolerate each other. This was a hate to love story. The attraction was believable although some of the arguments were typical of the 80s style plot. But still an enjoyable read.
I'm so happy that Mary Balogh's back catalog is being re-issued. There are a lot of jewels here and Red Rose is definitely one.
Edward Marsh, Earl of Raymore, has inherited two young women as wards and intends to marry them off as soon as possible. He doesn't like women, having been ill-treated in the past, but Rosalind Dacey proves to be a real trial. Unfashionably dark-haired and with a limp and tart tongue, she's not going to be easy to find a suitor for. Fortunately for the HEA, Rosalind soon has a very suitable gentleman courting her.
There's nothing new here in this story, but Ms. Balogh makes it fresh and interesting to read.
Edward Marsh, Earl of Raymore, has inherited two young women as wards and intends to marry them off as soon as possible. He doesn't like women, having been ill-treated in the past, but Rosalind Dacey proves to be a real trial. Unfashionably dark-haired and with a limp and tart tongue, she's not going to be easy to find a suitor for. Fortunately for the HEA, Rosalind soon has a very suitable gentleman courting her.
There's nothing new here in this story, but Ms. Balogh makes it fresh and interesting to read.
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Mary Balogh was born in Swansea, Wales on March 24, 1944. She received a B.A. with honors from the University of Wales in 1965. From 1967 to 1988, she taught high school English in Saskatchewan, Canada, becoming principal of the school in 1982. Her first novel, A Masked Deception, was published in 1985 and she won the Romantic Times Award for best show more new Regency writer. Since then, she has written more than 60 novels and has received a lifetime achievement award for her work in the genre of historical romance. Her works include The Wood Nymph, Christmas Promise, The Plumed Bonnet, Famous Heroine, A Matter of Class, No Man's Mistress, More than a Mistress, One Night for Love, and Only a Kiss. Her title's Someone to Hold and Someone to Care made The New York Times Bestseller List. (Bowker Author Biography) Mary Balogh grew up in Wales. She later came to Canada to teach & there she began a second career as an author. (Publisher Provided) show less
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- Canonical title
- Red Rose
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Miss Rosalind "Ros" Dacey; Edward Marsh, Earl of Raymore; Lady Sylvia Marsh; Lord Standen; Nigel Broom; Sir Bernard Crawleigh (show all 8); Cousin Hetty; Viscount Sidney Darnley
- Important places
- London, England, UK (Lunnun)
- Epigraph
- Song
My Luve is like a red, red rose,
That's newly sprung in June:
My Luve is like the melodie,
That's sweetly play'd in tune.
As fair art thoug, my bonie lass,
So deep in luve thee still, my Dear,
Ti... (show all)ll a' seas gang dry.
Till a' the seas gang dry, My Dear,
And the rocks melt wi; the sun;
And I will luve thee still, my Dear,
While the sands o' life shall run.
And fare-thee-well, my only Luve!
And fare-thee-well, a while!
And I will come again, my Luve,
Tho' twere ten thousand mile!
Robert Burns - First words
- The coachman gave his horses, the signal to start, and the old traveling carriage, its blue paintwork faded, its coat of arms chipped and shabby, slowly moved pas the tollgate and onto open highway again.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)You had better try coercion, my lord, she said shaking her hair loose as he removed the last hairpin.
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