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Corinthian (Hardcover)

by Georgette Heyer (Author)
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Georgette Heyer, who wrote over fifty novels died in 1974. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hillarious and Totally Entertaining!, Oct 20 2009
This review is from: The Corinthian (Paperback)
So now this is for sure...Im officially hooked on Georgette Heyer. The last time something like this happened I plunged head first into anything and everything Plaidy and never looked back- its not the same, I know; but there are certainly many similarities. Theres just something about historical fiction writers who keep the language of the times and make the dialog seem so real as though it were actually written back then.

The details of the setting, the perceptions, the fashion, the attitude and behaviour of the people- theres something to be said for this kind of historical accuracy. And when an author has got that under check, well then its all a matter of storyline and plot. That followed through beautifully for Heyer in this incredibly comical story that caught me laughing out loud quite a few times. I love it when a period read can keep me entertained this way- what a wonderful way to unwind with an amusing tale that manages to keep you hooked until the end.

The Corinthian is a story about a worldly, fascinating and wealthy gentleman, Sir Richard Wyndham, and the young, very impressionable and mischievous Miss Penelope Creed. How these two very unlikely people get caught up into eachothers lives is what this amusing book is all about. While Sir Richards familys match-making gets him almost hitched into a marriage of convenience; Miss Creeds own planned marriage throws her literally over the edge to find both of these exasperated individuals who have lost hope in convincing others of their non-compliance meet on a not-so- coincidental evening. An incredibly original night out on the town, and a series of unexpected events, changes their fate forever.

I absolutely loved this fast-paced read. There was not a moment of boredom or even time to ponder in this one. Like a domino effect, the pieces of the story just tumble into place regardless of all the sidetracking events that plead to yet again sway you into an ever developing and changing plot. Amazingly entertaining and as usual, a tender loving story -endearing throughout, but especially in its finale.

Wonderful!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good car camping reading, May 25 2004
By Sarah Sammis "Avid BookCrosser" (Hayward, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Corinthian (Hardcover)
The Corinthian is the sort of romance novel my mother and I would share on those long car camping vacations when I was a kid. It's a fun little story with the sorts of adventures that a pre-teen would have enjoyed. It's one BIG drawback is the dialogue. It's devlish bad and it just doesn't signify! In all honesty, one could do a drinking game based on the phrases that show up ad naseum in the dialogue.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wholly charming!, Feb 25 2003
This review is from: The Corinthian (Paperback)
Sir Richard Wyndham is a Man of Fashion, a dandy, but he prefers the term Corinthian, if you please. He is somewhat bored with his life as a trendsetter of the haut ton, and is being forced to seriously consider a somewhat irksome marriage of convenience when he is waylaid by circumstance to aid Miss Penelope Creed, an heiress not yet out in society, on a quest to elope with her childhood sweetheart in an effort of avoid a match with her fish-faced cousin.

The plot of the story is light-hearted and fun, full of adventure and misadventure. But it is Heyer's style, much reminiscent of Jane Austen's yet more colorful and engaging, that makes this book truly delightful. It is a must read for her description of a proper dandy alone. There were many places where I could not help but chuckle aloud.

I know you will find it more than worth your effort to hunt down and read this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heyer Romance at its best!
This has always been one of my favorite Heyer novels and I am so glad it is finally being reprinted in the US. Read more
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