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A review by reading_historical_romance
Venetia by Georgette Heyer
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tropes: Rake, Strong-willed heroine, morality chain, responsible sibling, first love
+This novel is a stand alone Heyer historical romance, written toward the end of her career (1958).
+The novel takes place in the fall of 1818
+Locations: Undershaw Manor and Elliston Priory in Yorkshire; London
+H/Jasper Damerel (38) and h/Venetia Lanyon (25)
+Lord Damerel, nicknamed by his neighbors "The Wicked Baron", is an infamous and accomplished rake, who was born and raised at Elliston Priory. He was cast off from his family after seducing and eloping with a married woman when he was 22. He was subsequently blamed for his father's death. He is an only child and inherited the baronetcy, including the Priory. He is tall and very handsome.
+Venetia Lanyon is the oldest of 3 siblings; her younger brothers are Conway (23) who is serving the Army of Occupation in France, and Aubrey (17), who is a student and studying to enter Cambridge. Venetia's mother died when she was 9; and her father died 3 years prior to the events of the novel. Venetia is the mistress of Undershaw Manor in Conway's absence, and has been watching over Aubrey most of her life. She is beautiful, a "non-pareil" with guinea-gold hair and large expressive eyes.
+Venetia has 2 impassioned suitors, neither of whom she has the least interest in marrying. She assumes that she will remain mistress of Undershaw until Conway returns. Her plans are interrupted by two events: Conway's surprise marriage and her introduction to Lord Damerel.
+This is one of my favorite Heyer novels. The evolving relationship between Damerel and Venetia is a delight, they have an organic chemistry, and the narrative incorporates many of my favorite tropes to result in a highly satisfying and worthily redeemed rake.
+This novel is a stand alone Heyer historical romance, written toward the end of her career (1958).
+The novel takes place in the fall of 1818
+Locations: Undershaw Manor and Elliston Priory in Yorkshire; London
+H/Jasper Damerel (38) and h/Venetia Lanyon (25)
+Lord Damerel, nicknamed by his neighbors "The Wicked Baron", is an infamous and accomplished rake, who was born and raised at Elliston Priory. He was cast off from his family after seducing and eloping with a married woman when he was 22. He was subsequently blamed for his father's death. He is an only child and inherited the baronetcy, including the Priory. He is tall and very handsome.
+Venetia Lanyon is the oldest of 3 siblings; her younger brothers are Conway (23) who is serving the Army of Occupation in France, and Aubrey (17), who is a student and studying to enter Cambridge. Venetia's mother died when she was 9; and her father died 3 years prior to the events of the novel. Venetia is the mistress of Undershaw Manor in Conway's absence, and has been watching over Aubrey most of her life. She is beautiful, a "non-pareil" with guinea-gold hair and large expressive eyes.
+Venetia has 2 impassioned suitors, neither of whom she has the least interest in marrying. She assumes that she will remain mistress of Undershaw until Conway returns. Her plans are interrupted by two events: Conway's surprise marriage and her introduction to Lord Damerel.
+This is one of my favorite Heyer novels. The evolving relationship between Damerel and Venetia is a delight, they have an organic chemistry, and the narrative incorporates many of my favorite tropes to result in a highly satisfying and worthily redeemed rake.