
Who Would Like This Book:
Venetia is a sparkling, witty Regency romance with a heroine who's independent, clever, and utterly likable - and a hero who’s a memorable reformed rake. Heyer’s signature banter and sharp dialogue shine, making the book a delight for anyone who loves Jane Austen-style wit, swoon-worthy slow-burn romance, and lush period detail. If you enjoy stories centered on strong female leads and authentic friendships, plus a dash of subtle social commentary, you’ll devour this one!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers find the pacing a bit slow in the first half, and the heavy use of Regency slang can be tough to get into. If you prefer fast-moving plots or more modern romance with open-door spice, this might not hit the mark. A few also wished for deeper insight into the hero’s perspective and more fleshed-out secondary characters (who sometimes disappear mid-story). The double standards of Regency society, though thoughtfully examined, may also frustrate some.
About:
Venetia by Georgette Heyer is a regency romance novel that follows the story of the titular character, Venetia Lanyon, a free-thinking and independent woman who finds herself charmed by the promiscuous Lord Damerel. The book delves into the complexities of their relationship, societal expectations, and the challenges they face as they navigate love and reputations in the Regency era. The writing style is praised for its elegant prose, vivid imagery, and skillful characterizations that bring the story to life and keep readers engaged until the satisfying ending.
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Has Romance?
The romance between Venetia and Lord Damerel is a central theme, filled with tension and witty exchanges.
From The Publisher:
IF YOU LOVE BRIDGERTON, YOU'LL LOVE GEORGETTE HEYER!
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT
'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton, in RED
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS
In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate.
Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors.
Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel.
Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.
'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA
'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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2 comment(s)
Venetia is undoubtedly one of the more entertaining Georgette Heyer books I've read, with Black Sheep being the only other book of hers to equal my enjoyment reading it.
Venetia and Damerel's relationship starts on rather questionable footing
he kisses her without permission as soon as he meets her and follows with some uncomfortable comments
. After getting past that with an eye-roll, I found myself engaged by their subsequent interactions and development. The story started dragging towards the end, and I probably skipped an entire chapter to see what conclusion we would finally come to, but overall, I kept thinking about this book even when I wasn't reading it, which is always a good thing.
loved the heroine
About the Author:
Author of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, who made the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. Although most famous for her historical novels, she also wrote eleven detective stories. Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.
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