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Caroline Trent is fed up with her greedy guardian, Oliver Prewitt, and his nitwit son, Percy. With only six weeks to go until she can claim her inheritance and rid herself of them, Percy attempts to forcibly seduce her. Fortunately, Caroline has a pistol at hand and she uses it--wounding the annoying man just enough to allow her to escape. Fuming, she flees the dark manor house determined to find employment and hide from her guardian for six weeks. But a bad night turns worse when a tall, dark stranger accosts her. Blake Ravenscroft thinks Caroline is a female spy, part of Oliver Prewitt's smuggling activities that include spying for Napoleon. He kidnaps Caroline, ties her to a bed at his nearby home, and grills her unsuccessfully before a friend arrives and tells Blake that he's captured the wrong woman. Caroline explains her predicament and, given what he knows of the larcenous Oliver Prewitt, Blake has no option but to offer her shelter. Caroline isn't a woman accustomed to sitting in the parlor sipping tea, especially while Blake's investigation has him involved in far more exciting, life-threatening activities. Blake isn't a man accustomed to having a woman ignore his commands. Sparks fly and passion sizzles between these two characters while a cast of endearing characters provide well-meaning assistance. To Catch an Heiress is both warm and wonderful, with witty dialogue and endearing characters. --Lois Faye Dyer
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'Quinn has a smart, funny touch ... that's reminiscent of Helen Fielding' Time Magazine 'reminiscent of Bridget Jones' Time Magazine 'smart, funny' Time Magazine 'Delightful' Nora Roberts
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Quinn's best work,
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Thankfully, Julia Quinn's plot & character development have improved since this 1998 novel. If you're seeking an engaging, well-written story like "The Duke And I," you'll be somewhat disappointed here -- the hero spends 90% of the book bickering with the heroine. Even his best friend becomes so annoyed with the endless sparring that he leaves the area...imagine how the reader feels. Granted, even this effort is more entertaining than many other romances on the market. Quinn has become a compelling, amusing, enjoyable writer since "Heiress" -- any of her stories about the Bridgerton siblings are more deserving of your time.
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Hilarious with very engaging characters,
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I found myself doubled over in laughter for the majority of this novel. I liked best that the characters werent constantly throwing off each others clothes and examining their feelings. The story was fresh and fun and I still enjoy reading it even though i've re-read it at least a dozen times!
4.0 out of 5 stars
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TO CATCH AN HEIRESS is one of the earlier novels by one of the best Regency/Victorian era writers, Julia Quinn. It is the story of Caroline Trent and Blake Ravenscroft. Caroline is an heiress who has been shuffled from guardian to guardian since her father's death at the age of 10. Just six weeks to her 21st birthday, she is acosted by her distant counsin, Percy Prewitt, in an attempt by his father, Oliver, to retain her fortune. Caroline easliy subdued Percy, who's heart is not in the event, and escapes into the night, only to be abducted by Blake.Blake is sure that Caroline is the famed spy Carlotta DeLeon, and takes her into custody. Wanting to get information out of Carlotta, Blake ties her up to a bed in his home and plans to interrogate her in the morning. Caroline decides to take this opportunity to wait out her six weeks, and causes herself to become horse. It is the arrival of James, the Marquis of Riverdale, when Caroline's true idenity is made. Caroline and Blake set forth on their romance. Caroline must overcome a past love for Blake, who was killed tragically in the line of duty. Blake feels an overwhelming need to protect Caroline, no matter what. The result is an entertaining tale, full of fun and an interesting end to the "mystery" part of the tale. The dialogue that ensues between Blake and Caroline is just fast paced and very enjoyable. This is Julia Quinn's trademark. While not as good a read as some of her more recent work, this book is definitely worth the time and effort. Afterall, Quinn's worst is 10 times better than another author's best. If you read this, I highly recommend HOW TO MARRY A MARQUIS, Marquis Riverdale's tale.
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