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Friday's Child
Friday's Child
Author: Georgette Heyer
ISBN-13: 9780061001666
ISBN-10: 006100166X
Publication Date: 4/1991
Pages: 457
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Harpercollins
Book Type: Paperback
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Georgette Heyer was the original Regency romance writer, and nobody's topped her yet. This is one of her best. "Nimble, light-hearted...Almost too good to be true." -- The New Yorker
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This was an absolutely charming story of a young man who marries the first female he meets after an exasperating discussion with his overbearing mother (about his not marrying the woman she wants him to). The characters are fun and extremely likable. The only negative, (and perhaps it's not really a negative, due to the fact that the book was written in 1936 after all) was the overall language and slang used. The book was at times difficult to "get the meaning" of what was said. Overall, I laughed out loud, and I loved it. without anyone having sex!! How refreshing!
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Georgette Heyer always has the most interesting characters. These were some of the quirkiest. There were a lot of them so I had a hard time keeping them straight. I love to read her stories that contain humor along with the angst. This story had more humor than angst so it was a good fast fun read. I read a lot for a book club so this is a good break. Always recommend Heyer if you can find one.
Old Book with cover issues otherwise in good readable condition. Will furnish Pictures if requested.