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A couple of weeks ago I had The Terrible Cold That Isn't Covid and found it hard to concentrate or settle on what I wanted to read and it was in this unpromising frame of mind that I started A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting. For the first chapter I thought maybe I had made a mistake, it felt a little overwritten and self consciously Heyerish and I almost put it aside. Thank goodness I didn't because this charming regency romp was exactly what I needed and I raced through it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for an egalley in exchange for an honest review.I cheered for Kitty as she continually confronts the whole of polite society in her outrageous pursuit of a rich husband….an impressive debut novel.” Kitty is such a vibrant young woman who has fallen victim to the circumstances of her time. Desperate to save what’s left of her family she spends the season in London in search of a wealthy husband…and the task might be more than she bargained for! It was a cute romance even if I sniffed the ending from the moment the male protagonist was mentioned in conversation. Although Kitty did manage to get herself into a few London society mishaps that made 21st century me blush, I was definitely cheering for her all the way. Though I think that it didn't have to be quite so drawn out to get Kitty and her male antagonist(🤣) on the same side. Oh, and I suppose now that he's dead-not a month in the ground-you could finally jilt me?" she said wrathfully. "Is that really so much more 'the thing'?" This is a book that puts it all out in the open, especially in the many debates Kitty and Radcliffe exchange as they negotiate her place in his insular world. Kitty might come across as abrasive to some readers, but the author does such a nice job portraying her that I found her quite wonderful as the book progresses. Maybe most importantly, she is in the right in nearly all of their arguments. Though Kitty is center stage in most of the story, Radcliffe's transformation is nearly as fascinati
Kitty enters in to London society with only one goal in mind – to find a rich husband. She’s not looking for romance, her love for her sisters is what drives her and she’s quite prepared to sacrifice herself to a loveless match to keep a roof over their heads.Manual para damas cazafortunas" no cuenta nada nuevo, al revés. Digamos que es la típica trama de chica pobre y desesperada necesita marido rico. That isn't to say I didn't enjoy this. I did, and Kitty isn't the worst character in the world. She's incredibly family orientated, determined and intelligent. Her quest for a rich husband is driven by her desire to provide a stable home for her sisters, and that's admirable. I just thought that there wasn't really much depth to her character beyond this, and at times her desperation leads to some pretty mean interactions. And although overall I really liked the various conversations between Kitty and Radcliffe, to me there was always something a little off about their relationship. Like it didnt ever feel genuine for whatever reason. Adding some spice would definitely have helped. All of Kitty's potential suitors also blended into one, as did her sisters (not that we see any of them except Cecily). By having her sisters out of sight, out of mind, the reader never forms an emotional attachment to Kitty's situation, which then meant I didn't actually care about saving them. I was utterly charmed by this enthralling romp set in Regency England. For those who love Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, or Bridgerton…This sumptuous, fast-paced treat is unputdownable, whisking you away to the heady world of gowns, gossip, and gambles.”
Move over, Mr. Darcy! Readers of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and my own novels will adore this hilarious, sparkling debut! Utterly irresistible.” A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting is a sharp, modern, and absolutely delicious take on the marriage plot. Sophie Irwin's debut is one of the most fun, romantic books I've read in a long time. I cannot wait to see what she does next.” I was utterly charmed by this enthralling romp set in Regency England. For those who love Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, or Bridgerton...This sumptuous, fast-paced treat is unputdownable, whisking you away to the heady world of gowns, gossip, and gambles.”She might have stayed in this position for several hours, were she not interrupted by her youngest sister, ten-year-old Jane, who barged in only a few minutes later with the self-importance of a royal messenger.
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