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| | Regency Buck |  | Author: Georgette Heyer
Publisher: E P Dutton
Category: Book
Buy Used: $49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Hardcover
ISBN: 9997516885
EAN: 9789997516886
Publication Date: June 1966
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Product Description
Heiress Judith Taverner fights her loathing, and her desire, for the iron-willed but handsome man who is her suitor. By the author of Devil's Cub. Reprint.
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 Very good, but not her best January 3, 2009
I have been a devoted fan of Georgette Heyer's Regency novels for over forty years, ever since I happened upon one of her books in the local public library while I was in school. What attracts me is the way she uses her deep and accurate knowledge of the language and mores of early 19th century England to recreate that world in careful but not over-obvious detail.
Romances are not usually my cup of tea, but the characters Heyer creates more than make up for the usually formulaic nature of her plots. Whenever I begin to reread one of her books, it's like happening on old friends that I always enjoy visiting and if they are a bit predictable, that's only part of the fun.
That said, I have to say that Regency Buck differs from much of the rest of Heyer's work in having a plot that keeps you guessing until practically the end of the book. It is clear that there is a villain at work, but it could be one of two of the main characters. Since either suspect could be the villain, both remain somewhat mysterious, which is quite unusual for Heyer.
This book is not my favorite, but it is a good read for those who enjoy the period.
 One of the best EVER... August 27, 2008
I have had this book on my bookshelf (maybe the original copy) since it's original publication. Having re-read it recently confirms my earlier opinion - Heyer's charachters are amazingly deep and fleshed out, the plots interesting, and the meticulious attention to detail gives this and all her books a gloss which few contemporary imitators can come close to.
Ok..there is no sex. Get over that. However, the detailed plot, the rich primary and secondary charachters, all add up to a yummy read.
If you can't get enough of them, they are seen again in "An Infamous Army" a more truly 'historical' novel.
 Definitely not Heyer's best March 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is nowhere near as good as the other Heyer regency romances I've read. Part of Heyer's charm and strength lies in her characters, but in this novel the characters were entirely lacking in sympathetic characteristics. Lord Worth is irritating and completely without humility to the very end, despite the fact that his overbearing and arrogant behavior throughout the novel seems to demand some sort of conciliation on his part in order to endear him to the reader. Judith, who I liked at first, also quickly grated on my nerves (mainly because the novel provided no clear reason for her growing affection for Lord Worth, who is -- as I've already stated -- a toerag). The romance between the two quickly became tiresome and even aggravating. The mystery aspect of the book was also lacking; by the time Lord Worth (who was annoyingly styled as the detective-figure in the mystery of who was targeting Judith's brother Perry) figured it out, I was two steps ahead of him, and I hated him too much to be impressed in any case. Don't bother to pick this one up -- go for "The Grand Sophy," "Cotillion," or "Friday's Child" instead.
One of the more memorable Heyers July 9, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having gone through a list of Heyer books recently (I can't seem to get enough of them, and I thank Arrow publishing for those nice covers so I can read them in public without people eye-rolling at me), this is definitely one of them that had me thinking for a while. I usually jump from one heyer to the next as soon as I finish the last line. But for Regency Buck, I actually went back to reread some of my favorite paragraphs. Love this one!
Interesting February 14, 2006
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
Although I didn't particularly like this book, I'm giving it five stars, just because giving Georgette Heyer anything less would be sacrilege. That said, this was not a very fun book to read. The mood throughout was quite somber, though there were delightful moments, such as Judith's first meeting with Beau Brummell. His presence in this book was one of the saving graces for me, because I really had to force myself to finish it. I just never warmed up to any of the characters at all. The adventure was interesting enough, but when all is said and done, I just found myself not caring who Judith ended up with, and still not liking Lord Worth very much. Oh well. Heyer is still incomparable!
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