My Dear Jenny (Audible Audio Edition) Madeleine Robins Fiona Hardingham Audible Studios Books
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Stranded with an inn-full of travelers, Jenny Prydd finds herself embroiled in Emily Pellering's reluctant elopement. When she realizes that Emily's having second thoughts Jenny finds it impossible not to interfere. With the help of her fellow travelers - enigmatic Peter Teverley and his nephew Dominic - Jenny foils a fortune-hunter's plans.
That should be the end of it, but when they reach London matters grow more complex the fortune-hunting Adrian Ratherscombe still has his eye on Emily. Dominic Teverley has a tendre for Emily, but she only has eyes for Peter. Jenny's growing feelings for the intriguing, infuriating Peter Teverley are simply not to be borne. But she finds it isn't easy to put such dreams aside....
My Dear Jenny (Audible Audio Edition) Madeleine Robins Fiona Hardingham Audible Studios Books
Right off the bat, I have to say that the cover of this book is so hilariously awful, I almost didn't buy it! Superficial of me, yes, I know. Then I find out that the heroine of this book is named... Miss Iphegenia Prydd *crickets* I soldiered on, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Iphegenia/Genia/Jenny is a plain, sensible spinster who lives with her aunt, uncle, and their young children. The family isn't cruel to Jenny, they just take her for granted as a nursemaid/governess/companion. When Jenny receives a letter from an old schoolmate, inviting her to come to London for a wedding, she is thrilled. She has led a quiet and uneventful life, so this will be an adventure of a lifetime. Unfortunately, while stopping at an inn for refreshment on the way to London, Jenny, along with several other guests, become Quarantined due to a child with measles. This is where the story really begins. The Hero, Peter Teverly, is travelling with his 19 year old nephew, Domenic. We have an eloping young couple, Emily and Adrian, although Emily appears to be having second thoughts. After figuring out Emily's situation, Peter, Domenic, Jenny and Mrs. Hatcher (the landlady), conspire to foil the elopement. This all happens in the first third of the story, and they go on to be involved in each others lives once they reach London. The sharp, sometimes witty banter between Jenny and Peter is fun, and a real departure for quiet, self-effacing Jenny. Sweet Domenic has an awful mother who figures in to the final third of the story. Adrian, the thwarted fortune hunter pops up briefly to stir up mischief, while Emily remains a spoiled, immature girl ~ in fact, I think she gets worse as the story goes on ~ I would have boxed her ears! It was a well written, enjoyable story, nonetheless.Product details
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My Dear Jenny (Audible Audio Edition) Madeleine Robins Fiona Hardingham Audible Studios Books Reviews
This novel of Regency England is a reprint of a book circa 1980, and would be called a Sweet Regency Romance in 2011. For once, I'm going to give you the back blurb, because it really pares nicely down to the real start of the book.
"Stranded with an inn-full of travelers, Jenny Prydd finds herself embroiled in Emily Pellering's reluctant elopement. When she realizes that Emily's having second thoughts Jenny finds it impossible not to interfere. With the help of her fellow travelers -- enigmatic Peter Teverley and his nephew Dominic -- Jenny foils a fortune-hunter's plans.
That should be the end of it, but when they reach London matters grow more complex the fortune-hunting Adrian Ratherscombe still has his eye on Emily. Dominic Teverley has a tendre for Emily, but she only has eyes for Peter. Jenny's growing feelings for the intriguing, infuriating Peter Teverley are simply not to be borne. But she finds it isn't easy to put such dreams aside..."
Here we have a heroine who has made the best of what life has handed her. She's an interesting, gracious young woman, but on her best day she's merely handsome, and in a family with two extremely attractive siblings, her mother decided early on that Jenny was not going to be worth bothering with.
Left with tight finances after her parents' death, and apparently no strong sibling ties, she ends up helping her loving if not-too-bright aunt with a growing family - until an old school friend invites her to the wedding of her sister (characters from Robin's first Regency novel Althea.) And it's on her way to London that all Jenny's adventures begin.
I enjoyed this Georgette Heyer Lite tale, although I got more of Emily, who proves a tad selfish at the throw, than I cared for. But Jenny shines all the more by the contrast, and you will be rewarded with a fine HEA.
This was funny, romantic and sweet. The rapport between the H & h was hysterical. I found him very likable and she was fun and sensible. I did feel like she let herself get walked on a little too much but - the hero thought so too and he was looking out for her! His declaration of love was one of the best I've read. I highly recommend.
I vastly prefer a humorous Regency romance over a titulating romance. Humor is the central theme in most of my fiction reading across many genres classics, modern, sci-fi/fantasy, and mystery. If it's funny, I'm in. And there used to be several publishers who put out humorous romances. They are harder to find now.
In this book, I really like it that the protagonists have something to like in each other. Too often in Regency romances, I have to shake my head and wonder what the protagonists see in each other or why the villians go to such lengths. I also liked it that the protagonists' love did not spring to life immediately.
I reread this book from time to time, and my Mother rereads it every year when she comes to visit. I have owned two copies.
I smiled at another reviewer's comment on the cover. It is...different .... and maybe it doesn't scream "Read me!!" but let's face it, our h is not a ravishing beauty and I kinda liked that the cover reflected this.
This is a sweet engaging story with a down-to-earth h and the kind of H I always love - a man who sees right into the heart of the h and recognizes her goodness and sweetness. He brings out the best in her, in this case, the best being assertiveness and an acerbic tongue when the occasion calls for it.
Nicely done!
Right off the bat, I have to say that the cover of this book is so hilariously awful, I almost didn't buy it! Superficial of me, yes, I know. Then I find out that the heroine of this book is named... Miss Iphegenia Prydd *crickets* I soldiered on, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Iphegenia/Genia/Jenny is a plain, sensible spinster who lives with her aunt, uncle, and their young children. The family isn't cruel to Jenny, they just take her for granted as a nursemaid/governess/companion. When Jenny receives a letter from an old schoolmate, inviting her to come to London for a wedding, she is thrilled. She has led a quiet and uneventful life, so this will be an adventure of a lifetime. Unfortunately, while stopping at an inn for refreshment on the way to London, Jenny, along with several other guests, become Quarantined due to a child with measles. This is where the story really begins. The Hero, Peter Teverly, is travelling with his 19 year old nephew, Domenic. We have an eloping young couple, Emily and Adrian, although Emily appears to be having second thoughts. After figuring out Emily's situation, Peter, Domenic, Jenny and Mrs. Hatcher (the landlady), conspire to foil the elopement. This all happens in the first third of the story, and they go on to be involved in each others lives once they reach London. The sharp, sometimes witty banter between Jenny and Peter is fun, and a real departure for quiet, self-effacing Jenny. Sweet Domenic has an awful mother who figures in to the final third of the story. Adrian, the thwarted fortune hunter pops up briefly to stir up mischief, while Emily remains a spoiled, immature girl ~ in fact, I think she gets worse as the story goes on ~ I would have boxed her ears! It was a well written, enjoyable story, nonetheless.
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