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Save:A delightfully witty Regency enemies-to-lovers romance; perfect for fans of banter, classic tropes, and feel-good historical escapades.
Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer is a historical romance novel that follows the story of Deborah Grantham, a young woman from a good family who now helps run a gambling establishment due to financial troubles. When a young Lord falls in love with Deborah, his cousin Max Ravenscar steps in to prevent the marriage, assuming Deborah is after the young man's fortune. A battle of wills ensues between Max and Deborah, with misunderstandings and sparring leading to unexpected feelings and a satisfying ending. The book is filled with humor, witty dialogue, and well-developed characters, set in the late 1700s to early 1800s.
Upon her butler's announcing the arrival of Mr Ravenscar, Lady Mablethorpe, who had been dozing over a novel from the Circulating Library, sat up with a jerk, and raised a hand to her dishevelled cap.... - #2
Save:In "Playing the Palace" by Paul Rudnick, an events architect, Carter Ogden, crosses paths with Prince Edgar, leading to chaotic encounters and blossoming love. The novel explores the palpable chemistry between the two protagonists, as they navigate the challenges of their vastly different lives and the public scrutiny that comes with their relationship. Despite initial reservations and misunderstandings, Carter and Prince Edgar find themselves drawn to each other in a heartwarming and humorous romantic tale set against the backdrop of the royal family and international events.
It’s still weird, waking up alone. I was with Callum for almost three years and he moved out six months ago, but this morning when I opened my eyes, for a second I thought he was just out of town on a... - #3
Save:A poetic, playful, and deeply original slice of village life - much better heard than read. For lovers of lush language and quirky characters, it’s a must. Others, be prepared for something closer to a dreamscape than a typical play.
'Under Milk Wood' by Dylan Thomas is a radio play that captures a day in the life of the small Welsh village of Llareggub. Through dreams, secrets, desires, and fears of the villagers, the narrative unfolds in a poetic and dreamlike manner. The play is a blend of humor, sadness, and lyricism, portraying the ordinary yet magical events of a quotidian day in a Welsh town. Characters are introduced as they sleep, their dreams are laid bare, and as they wake, the audience moves through the day with them, experiencing the nuances of small-town life.
The play is a symphony of language, evocative poetry in prose, best heard rather than read. Dylan Thomas' rich and descriptive language makes the book a must-read for lovers of the English language. The narrative is filled with unique characters that are both humorous and poignant, creating a vivid and immersive experience that showcases Thomas' genius in storytelling.
It is Spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, the cobblestreets silent and the hunched, courters’-and-rabbits’ wood limping invisible down to the sloeblack, slow, black, cr...
