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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Regency: The Courteous Cad by Catherine Palmer

The Courteous Cad (Miss Pickworth) The Courteous Cad by Catherine Palmer



My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Coming straight in with this being my first experience of author Catherine Palmer was refreshing and entertaining and I plan to look her up in the future for more reading adventures. I discovered that this novel is the third in a series but also connected to a Christmas novella and a second series as well bringing characters together and I love things like that. Even though I not read the other books in the series I was more than able to appreciate the characters and believe that I would like to read more about them in the other books related.


Being regency with all the etiquette and silly banter this story is fully of wit. Romantic and comical each page will present the reader with smiles. There is also a good touching on issues and causes of things such as child labor, mill revolts, long hours, as well as places for a person to improve. Using womanly whiles for the purpose of stumping men and exiting the acquaintance without a second thought. Learning to grow and find true forgiveness for a variety of past sins are woven through out and the message is not overly preachy yet important to experience.


The Courteous Cad is indeed a courteous man in the end. Both titles he earns and though the story is reflected on him, you can see learning and redeeming qualities in more character than one. I recommend this novel and must find some more.

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Tomorrow, at my blog and various other FIRST bloggers find the first chapter of The Courteous Cad available to read. 


Right now there is a giveaway going on (not here) from goodreads until Feby 28


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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for this recommendation. I'm adding this author to my to-read list as I don't think I've read anything by her.

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