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If you liked Black Sheep, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:One of Heyer's smartest, funniest, and most satisfying Regencies - perfect if you want comedy, cleverness, and charming characters with your historical fiction.
Silence had reigned over the dining-room since his lordship, midway through the first course, had harshly commanded his widowed daughter-in-law to spare him any more steward’s room gossip. As Mrs Darr... - #2
Save:A delightfully madcap mystery-romance with memorable characters and heaps of wit. Perfect for anyone craving entertainment and laughter in their historical fiction.
Sir Tristram Shield, arriving at Lavenham Court in the wintry dusk, was informed at the door that his great-uncle was very weak, not expected to live many more days out. He received these tidings with... - #3
Save:A witty, warm, and intelligent comfort read - perfect for fans of classic romance, sharp dialogue, and heroines ahead of their time. Not perfect, but definitely charming!
A fox got in amongst the hens last night, and ravished our best layer,’ remarked Miss Lanyon. ‘A great-grandmother, too! You’d think he would be ashamed!’ Receiving no answer, she continued, in an alt... - #4
Save:A swashbuckling, witty Regency romp: light-hearted, over-the-top fun with a capable heroine and a memorable (if occasionally infuriating) hero. Not flawless, but a beloved classic for fans of historical romance and Georgian drama.
There was only one occupant of the coach, a gentleman who sprawled very much at his ease, with his legs stretched out before him, and his hands dug deep in the capacious pockets of his greatcoat. Whil...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Alastair-Audley ) - #5
Save:A Regency rom-com overflowing with charm, hijinks, and a memorable heroine - marred just a bit by an unfortunate and offensive stereotype. If you can overlook that flaw, it’s a frothy, sharply-written classic of the genre.
THE BUTLER, recognizing her ladyship’s only surviving brother at a glance, as he afterward informed his less percipient subordinates, favored Sir Horace with a low bow, and took it upon himself to say... - #6
Save:A delightfully witty Regency enemies-to-lovers romance; perfect for fans of banter, classic tropes, and feel-good historical escapades.
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.... - #7
Save:A sparkling, frothy Regency romp that’s equal parts humor and heart - ideal comfort reading for anyone craving wholesome historical hijinks.
Her companion, a tall young gentleman who had gone romantically down upon one knee before her chair, appeared put out by this faltered request. ‘Damn it – I mean, dash it, Isabella!’ he expostulated,... - #8
Save:Charming, witty, and packed with lovable characters - "Frederica" is classic Regency comfort food. Ideal for fans of character-driven stories, sparkling wit, and heartwarming romance.
Not more than five days after she had despatched an urgent missive to her brother, the Most Honourable the Marquis of Alverstoke, requesting him to visit her at his earliest convenience, the widowed L... - #9
Save:A witty, heartwarming, and humorous Regency romp - "Cotillion" is perfect comfort reading for anyone who loves clever plots, delightful characters, and happy endings.
The Saloon, like every other room in Arnside House, was large and lofty, and had been furnished, possibly some twenty years earlier, in what had then been the first style of elegance. This, however, h... - #10
Save:Utterly charming, gently funny, and brimming with heart - "Arabella" is Regency romance comfort food. A classic pick for Heyer newbies or anyone in need of a joyful, low-stakes escape.
The schoolroom in the Parsonage at Heythram was not a large apartment, but on a bleak January day, in a household where the consumption of coals was a consideration, this was not felt by its occupants...
