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4.0 out of 5 stars I had a Splendid time, April 21 2004
By KenichiKat (fort wayne, in) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Splendid Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
One gloomy afternoon, I found myself reading "Splendid" by Julia Quinn and I forgot how gloomy the day was. That is how I felt about Alex and Emma's story. Alex Ridgely, Duke of Ashbourne, was London's most elusive bachelor; this was due to the duke's vow not to be trapped by women who were just enamoured of his title and wealth. Enter strong willed American beauty, Emma Dunster, whose rescue of Alex's nephew set the stage for the start of their passionate romance.

As Alex finds himself falling hard for Emma, his stubborn hold for his vow seemed kind of silly in some part of the story especially when Emma was telling him about her cousin Ned's problem and Alex did not even let her finish but jumped to his own conclusion. But this little quirk is negligible since the entire story was truly an enjoyable read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Splendid read indeed!, April 21 2004
By KenichiKat (fort wayne, in) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Splendid Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
Julia Quinn's "Splendid" features Alex, the dashingly roguish Duke of Ashbourne and Emma, the flame-haired American beauty who captured the duke's heart and soul. I loved the way Ms. Quinn kept her characters appearing in some of the other series, like Alex, who was briefly mentioned in one of the Bridgerton books. Although, "Splendid" was published before the Bridgerton series, the story of Alex and Emma happened later than the Bridgerton stories.

Alex was determined not to fall for the American beauty whose escapades included rescuing her cousin Ned and earned her Alex's grudging respect not to mention arouse his possessive nature. This book truly entertains and delivers another Quinn classic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty much 3.5 stars!, April 15 2004
By Alena "alenabean" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Splendid Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
Splendid is the first book of this trilogy: Splendid, Dancing at Midnight and Minx (plus a short story about Ned in the anthology "Where's My Hero"). It is also Julia Quinn's first novel! She wrote this in her early 20's and while the story is excellent, he execution is not as polished as her other novels. By the time Dancing at Midnight was published Quinn had a much better grasp of British English and Regency diction, etc. I do really really like the book, and Quinn is a natural story teller! Read it to start the series but know that it will only get better! Her other series are great as well, especially the Bridgerton series (which is my favorite)
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1.0 out of 5 stars why not set the book in America?
This book should be titled 'Dire' or 'Dreadful'. What is the point of setting a book in London if the dialogue and description are pure American. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Disappear to a land of fun.
Apparently, this book was Ms. Quinn's debut novel. In the version I purchased (an August 2003 ship date), the author reveals the joy she experienced giving Emma Dunster and... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by MaryGrace Meloche

3.0 out of 5 stars splendidly funny
This is Quinn's first novel, and it shows. The lack of polish and maturity in her writing that she devlops by the Bridgerton series is why I give this book 3 stars. Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by Kenzie L. Jardina

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
I could not put this book down. I lost a night of sleep reading this book. I kept telling my self i need to go to bed but i just couldn't wait to see what happend between Alex and... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by uncgrl99

3.0 out of 5 stars OK but not Splendid
American Emma Dunster is sent to London by her father to visit with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. Emma wants to stay in Boston and learn all the aspects of her father's shipping... Read more
Published on Oct 15 2003 by K. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars Just like it's name.....
I do not know how I have missed reading this book before now. It is a classic Julia Quinn & I totally enjoyed it. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2003 by Jojo

5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved This Book
What an exciting, strong heroine in this book. Emma Dunster, American export to England, decides (with prodding from her father) to visit her family in London for the season... Read more
Published on Sep 5 2003 by Jennifer French

4.0 out of 5 stars Vibrant Characters and Sparkling Repartee
Julia Quinn's first novel, Splendid, is unusual and entertaining. Unusual in its mixture of points of view and entertaining in its wry wit. Read more
Published on Aug 25 2003 by Trisha A. Howell

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite spendid enough
Splendid was my first Julia Quinn book. Although I found it to be an interesting book - I did not think that it was outstanding. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2003 by readinganddreaming

2.0 out of 5 stars Eh.....
Not so great. A luke warm plot. Not Julia's usual vivacious plotting. Wishy washy and plodding. Emma and Alex just don't do it for me.

Read the Bridgertons instead. Read more

Published on Jul 23 2003 by janethgrt

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