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Book ReviewsFalse Colours |
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Book: False Colours
Written by: Georgette Heyer |
Publisher: New Amer Library (Mm)
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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False Colours
Rating:
5 / 5
Georgette Heyer is a great author. I hope this one is brought back new soon, as it is one I don't have. Heyer's specialty is in the comedy and lightness she brings to her romances. There have also been reviews about how intelligent and interesting her heroines are, compared to other writings of the era. The books are longer and have more meat in them, at once delightful light reading with a touch of humor, sophistication and intellectualism.
My favorite Heyer!
Rating:
5 / 5
In Regency England, a younger son/army officer, Kit, travels home upon the feeling that something has happened to his twin brother, the Earl of Denville. He finds his charming and scatterbrained mother worried to death, as Denville has been absent from home for 10 days; this very night, Denville is to go to a family party at the home of his soon-to-be intended wife in order to obtain the consent of her eccentric and sharp-tongued grandmother. The mother, while not wanting Denville to sacrifice himself on the altar of a marriage of convenience, nevertheless is anxious for the marriage, as Denville's trustees will release his fortune to him upon his marriage; this will allow her extravagant debts to be paid. Kit is persuaded to take Denville's place just for this one night in order that Cressy, the lovely and kind young lady in question, is not dealt the unforgiveable insult of Denville's absence from the "engagement" party.
Complications and fiascos ensue, supported by a multitude of minor characters.......grooms, former nannys, butlers, valets, elderly suitors......that spring fully to life with witty dialog through Heyer's pen. It is to be expected that Kit (as Denville) and Cressy fall in love; she can't imagine why she likes him so much better now than before! It needs only Denville's return, with his arm in a sling, to further complicate this funny and heartwarming story.
"False Colours, great story"
Rating:
5 / 5
It is so well read, my copy has fallen apart. I keep hoping it will be reissued. The story is lovely, funny and the characters are very enjoyable. Kit is the nice brother, and his twin is missing. All the other characters add spice and life to this well-told tale. Their mother is a riot!
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