Royal Regard ~ Mariana Gabrielle
Royal Regard is not your typical Regency novel. Mariana
Gabrielle has skilfully created a cast of characters which defy many of those
conventions other authors rely on. Her hero and heroine are neither very young
nor classically beautiful, but they work their way into the reader’s affections
with effortless ease. The villain is as oily and despicable as any romance
reader could wish and the supporting players are all clearly defined.
The plot starts steadily, then builds and builds as the
story unfolds, with many twists to take the reader by surprise and keep them
turning the pages until a most satisfactory conclusion is reached.
In this her debut Regency novel, Mariana Gabrielle has taken
the trouble to check for correct usage of Regency terms and phrases, which,
sadly, so many authors do not, and avoided the murky waters of ‘Americanisms’.
She gets my thumbs up for that alone! So, if you want a rattling good read to
brighten the dank January evenings, try this for size.
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