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Beautiful, haughty Lady Helen Radney is the daughter of a duke who has gambled away his fortune. The duke's plan is to marry her off to recoup his losses, but the only one interested in this sharp-tongued lady is Mr. Ethan Brundy. Once a workhouse orphan, Brundy is now the owner of a Lancashire textile mill, a very rich man-and smitten with Helen. Regency Romance by Sheri Cobb South; originally published by PrinnyWorld Press.
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nessreader both regency romances (V+D is an Austen tie-in) with an awareness of the pov of the underclass. The Weaver is a rich pleb who weds a repulsed aristo and V+D has a maid who rejects the fascinating Crawford then triumphs in Kemble era theatre in a plot that strays farther + farther from Austenland.
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Charming!
What can you do when cupid's arrow strikes and leaves you dazzled by a veritable princess (well in this case a daughter of a Duke)...and you a self made man of 'Trade', a 'cit?'
Well if your determined like Mr Ethan Bundy you forge ahead despite all. After all a cat can look at a Queen.
The love story of Lady Helen Radney and Ethan is absolutely delightful, leavened throughout with a wry humour.
'elen' as Bundy calls his wife Helen is a wilful shrew who finds her way to love.
Ethan Bundy, a man of strong inner character and wonderful gentleness, is the mill owner who dares to love above his station. A man without subterfuge, honest and worthy. A man whose strengths slowly dawn on his wife. A man who as Helen says, 'took Almack's show more by storm.'
In this case of pursuing true love it's fortunate that the lady in question's father, the Duke of Reddington, is an inveterate gambler and just shy of being hauled up River Tick, as they say. And that Ethan is just the man to assist the Duke with his monetary embarrassment .
Of course there's the blaggard Lord Waverley who tries to twist the situation between Helen and Ethan to his own advantage, not to mention the charming scrape grace of a brother whose antics heighten the situation and lead Helen down a path she's reluctant to go.
As a story of love pursued, love rejected and love found, this rendition is thoroughly enjoyable and ageless. A celebratory 15 year anniversary reprint with a lively forward by Mary Balogh it is indeed a treat. I for one am grateful that this republication has brought the book to the fore for a fresh batch of readers like myself to enjoy. I smiled the whole reading through!
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What can you do when cupid's arrow strikes and leaves you dazzled by a veritable princess (well in this case a daughter of a Duke)...and you a self made man of 'Trade', a 'cit?'
Well if your determined like Mr Ethan Bundy you forge ahead despite all. After all a cat can look at a Queen.
The love story of Lady Helen Radney and Ethan is absolutely delightful, leavened throughout with a wry humour.
'elen' as Bundy calls his wife Helen is a wilful shrew who finds her way to love.
Ethan Bundy, a man of strong inner character and wonderful gentleness, is the mill owner who dares to love above his station. A man without subterfuge, honest and worthy. A man whose strengths slowly dawn on his wife. A man who as Helen says, 'took Almack's show more by storm.'
In this case of pursuing true love it's fortunate that the lady in question's father, the Duke of Reddington, is an inveterate gambler and just shy of being hauled up River Tick, as they say. And that Ethan is just the man to assist the Duke with his monetary embarrassment .
Of course there's the blaggard Lord Waverley who tries to twist the situation between Helen and Ethan to his own advantage, not to mention the charming scrape grace of a brother whose antics heighten the situation and lead Helen down a path she's reluctant to go.
As a story of love pursued, love rejected and love found, this rendition is thoroughly enjoyable and ageless. A celebratory 15 year anniversary reprint with a lively forward by Mary Balogh it is indeed a treat. I for one am grateful that this republication has brought the book to the fore for a fresh batch of readers like myself to enjoy. I smiled the whole reading through!
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A good natured Regency romance which centers around Ethan Brundy, a skilled and hardworking weaver, and Helen Randy, a young woman from a noble family. They are "forced" into a marriage to pay the debts of her father. They have an "agreement", no "marital duties" for six months. The story mainly takes place during these six months. The is book # 1 in a series. I didn't mean to buy it, but it was a good read. 269 pages
Perfectly delectable! Anyone who likes Regency romance should love this book. Our heroine is a sharp-tongued Duke's daughter who has failed to find the man of her dreams despite flocks of suitors. Our hero is the former workhouse brat who has earned his fortune. Along the rocky road to love we have a younger brother gaming too deep and a nasty lord, misunderstandings, regrets, fibs, a rescue gone slightly awry, and so forth. All delicious fun as we learn what makes a true gentleman. This is one I'll find myself reading again...
Really enjoyed this one. Lady Helen is a great beauty with a sharp tongue and has yet found a man worthy to marry. Her father, the Duke, has racked up a lot of debts and puts an ultimatimum to her that she must marry the met Mr. Brundy, the wealthy tradesman, or find a job as a governess or companion. She is appalled but goes through with the wedding after being promised wealth, and 6 months of getting to know one another without sex. Friendship builds as she sees his character and compares him to men of the "ton" and realizes as she slowly falls in love with him that she won the prize.
I loved this so much. A sweet, gentle, good-natured Regency romance with all the elements I enjoy about the genre.
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The Weaver Takes a Wife by Sheri Cobb South
Killing Her With Kindness
Lady Helen Radney is one of the most beautiful women of the ton, her father is a duke from a long lineage, so she should be the most desirable candidate for the Marriage Mart. Unfortunately, Lady Helen has a caustic personality that would give a fishwife pause. Her haughty, unpleasant manner coupled with the fact her father has bankrupted their estate with his excessive gambling has left her with few willing suitors. Lady Helen is not particularly bothered since she considers herself too good for most of her potential suitors and has no problem letting them know this. Her father is less comfortable with the situation as he is counting on his daughter to show more marry a wealthy man who can cover his debts.
Ethan Brundy is a former workhouse orphan who is now the owner of a textile mill and is one of the wealthiest men in the country. It is love at first sight for Mr. Brundy when he sees Lady Helen at the theatre and determines to make her his wife. Ethan is a kind, gentle man who, despite his harsh childhood remains optimistic and good natured. He also knows nothing, nor cares for Society graces and etiquette which is immediately apparent in his speech as there isn't an 'haitch' sound he doesn't drop which really doesn't help him make his case to 'Lady 'elen'.
Helen wants nothing to do with a rube like Ethan who makes his money in Trade! (Gasp.) Unfortunately for the lady, her father only sees Ethan's overflowing bank account and promptly upon hearing Mr. Brundy's proposal for his daughter can't get the protesting Helen down the aisle and married off to Mr. Brundy fast enough.
Helen lets Ethan know from the start their marriage is a financial arrangement by her bankrupt father and if Ethan thinks he's getting a sweet loving wife to churn out babies while living out in the sticks, he'd best think again. Ethan surprises her by agreeing they don't know each other at all and he'll wait six months before consummating the marriage so they can get to know each other.
In a unique change from most romances, Ethan does not undergo a makeover, suddenly becoming the picture of the perfect gentleman. He wins Helen over with his straight forward, open and honest manner. Quite a change from the ways of the Polite Society. Lady Helen struggles with her arrogance and snobbery as she begins, in spite of herself, to appreciate the integrity and intelligence of the man she married. She also finds herself drawn to the appeal of a man's man with strong hands!
The book is an enjoyable read with an unlikely couple who manage to overcome personal prejudices and society expectations to find their own happy ending. The banter and humor keeps the story light and the characters each develop and grow in a believable and delightful way. This is a terrific Regency romance that looks at a love built despite Society's rigid views.
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The Weaver Takes a Wife by Sheri Cobb South
Killing Her With Kindness
Lady Helen Radney is one of the most beautiful women of the ton, her father is a duke from a long lineage, so she should be the most desirable candidate for the Marriage Mart. Unfortunately, Lady Helen has a caustic personality that would give a fishwife pause. Her haughty, unpleasant manner coupled with the fact her father has bankrupted their estate with his excessive gambling has left her with few willing suitors. Lady Helen is not particularly bothered since she considers herself too good for most of her potential suitors and has no problem letting them know this. Her father is less comfortable with the situation as he is counting on his daughter to show more marry a wealthy man who can cover his debts.
Ethan Brundy is a former workhouse orphan who is now the owner of a textile mill and is one of the wealthiest men in the country. It is love at first sight for Mr. Brundy when he sees Lady Helen at the theatre and determines to make her his wife. Ethan is a kind, gentle man who, despite his harsh childhood remains optimistic and good natured. He also knows nothing, nor cares for Society graces and etiquette which is immediately apparent in his speech as there isn't an 'haitch' sound he doesn't drop which really doesn't help him make his case to 'Lady 'elen'.
Helen wants nothing to do with a rube like Ethan who makes his money in Trade! (Gasp.) Unfortunately for the lady, her father only sees Ethan's overflowing bank account and promptly upon hearing Mr. Brundy's proposal for his daughter can't get the protesting Helen down the aisle and married off to Mr. Brundy fast enough.
Helen lets Ethan know from the start their marriage is a financial arrangement by her bankrupt father and if Ethan thinks he's getting a sweet loving wife to churn out babies while living out in the sticks, he'd best think again. Ethan surprises her by agreeing they don't know each other at all and he'll wait six months before consummating the marriage so they can get to know each other.
In a unique change from most romances, Ethan does not undergo a makeover, suddenly becoming the picture of the perfect gentleman. He wins Helen over with his straight forward, open and honest manner. Quite a change from the ways of the Polite Society. Lady Helen struggles with her arrogance and snobbery as she begins, in spite of herself, to appreciate the integrity and intelligence of the man she married. She also finds herself drawn to the appeal of a man's man with strong hands!
The book is an enjoyable read with an unlikely couple who manage to overcome personal prejudices and society expectations to find their own happy ending. The banter and humor keeps the story light and the characters each develop and grow in a believable and delightful way. This is a terrific Regency romance that looks at a love built despite Society's rigid views.
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I really enjoyed this sweet regency. It is light on character development. The author does not delve all that deeply into what the characters are feeling. The hero was particularly well done with his sense of humor hinted at by the expressions on his face. His actions were kind and his words to her were lovely. The heroine was a bit less enjoyable but it didn't take her long to come around to appreciating him.
The story line was both novel and well used. The hero here was a textile mill owner, which was different since he was not a duke or what have you. On the other hand, the plot which has the heroine hiding a gambling debt from the hero is quite often used in regencies but it wasn't too onerous to read and the resolution was quick show more and fairly well done.
All in all a light but satisfying quick read. show less
The story line was both novel and well used. The hero here was a textile mill owner, which was different since he was not a duke or what have you. On the other hand, the plot which has the heroine hiding a gambling debt from the hero is quite often used in regencies but it wasn't too onerous to read and the resolution was quick show more and fairly well done.
All in all a light but satisfying quick read. show less
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- The Weaver Takes a Wife
- Original publication date
- 1999
- People/Characters
- Ethan Brundy; Helen Radney, Lady Helen ("The Ice Princess," Mrs. Ethan Brundy); David Markham, Lord David; Aubrey Tabor, Sir Aubrey, Baronet; Duke of Reddington (father of Lady Helen and Lord Theodore); Theodore Radney, Viscount Tisdale (heir to Duke of Reddington) (show all 10); Figgins (Radney butler); Evers (Brundy butler); Earl of Waverly (Lady Helen's suitor); Emily, Lady Randall (Lord David's friend)
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- London, England, UK; Manchester, England, UK
- Epigraph
- Nature's own Nobleman,
friendly and frank,
Is a man with his heart in his hand.
Martin Farquhar Tupper, "Nature's Nobleman" - Dedication
- To Mike, who never doubted.
You are my hero. - First words
- Of the three gentlemen occupying the box nearest the Covent Garden stage, none could honestly be said to be paying much attention to the performance, their close proximity to the proscenium arch offering a vantage point bette... (show all)r suited for inspecting the audience than for watching the actors.
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- "Originally published by PrinnyWorld Press. [...] Electronically published in 2014 by Belgrave House/Regency Reads." The Mary Balogh foreword is in the 2014 electronic edition.
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