- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Signet (MM) (May 16 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451187458
- ISBN-13: 978-0451187451
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 45 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,905,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lady Regina Heathercott is torn between two very different brothers--the handsome and passionate Captain Charles Swinburn and Colonel Sir Richard Swinburn, Charles's arrogant and proper elder brother.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not very likeable heroine; admirable hero,
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This review is from: Colonels Lady (Paperback)
I was a little disappointed in this book. When I recognised the names of some of the characters, I was initially delighted because of the connections to other books in Oliver's Seven Corinthians series. For instance, Regina Heathercott is the sister of Robert Heathercott, the Earl of Gresham (Lord Gresham's Lady), and is a good friend of Guy Hawkhurst (An Unsuitable Match) - not that either of these men play much of a part in this book, unfortunately.Regina begins the book - and remains for at least half of it - as a spoilt, selfish and demanding brat, which was very disappointing, since Oliver's heroines are normally more likeable. She did improve later and became a genuinely nice, considerate person, but by then I'd lost sympathy with her and all my sympathies rested with poor Richard, who'd been forced to marry her. (Incidentally, 'arrogant'? Hardly! ). The last couple of chapters were amusing, largely for the opportunity to meet Regina's brothers, but overall, while I've read almost every other Oliver I possess at least twice, this one still hasn't cried out for a second read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as engrossing as other Olivers I've read,
By A Customer
This review is from: Colonels Lady (Paperback)
For the first half of this book I found it a little disappointing, especially after 'Lord Gresham's Lady,' 'An Unsuitable Match' and others by Patricia Oliver. The heroine, Regina, seemed to be a spoilt and selfish little madam, which is unusual for Oliver: her heroines are usually sensible, intelligent women with a well-developed sense of humour. However, Regina did improve later in the book, and I ended up enjoying it.It was interesting to encounter both Gresham and Wolverton in a book set before both of their own stories; I would also love to see Oliver write a book with David Laughton as the hero. He has cropped up in a few of her books now, and he sounds intriguing as well as having a mysterious and sad past.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great writing, characters and plot. Very enjoyable Regency.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Colonels Lady (Paperback)
Ms. Oliver knows how to bring characters to life in her stories the same way that Patricia Veryan does. In The Colonel's Lady, Regina learns that a handsome face doesn't always have a caring heart. This story has great pacing, fight scenes, love scenes, secondary characters, and composition. It's a very enjoyable read.
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