Bath Tangle / Review

Author: Georgette Heyer
Paperback: 368 pages

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Reprint edition (July 1, 2011)

Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402238797

Book Description:

A Delightful Tangle of Affairs...
The Earl of Spenborough had always been noted for his eccentricity. Leaving a widow younger than his own daughter Serena was one thing, but leaving his fortune to the trusteeship of the Marquis of Rotherham – the one man the same daughter had jilted – was quite another.

When Serena and her lovely young stepmother Fanny decide to move to Bath, Serena makes an odd new friend and discovers an old love. Before long, they're all entangled in a clutter of marriage and manners the likes of which even Regency Bath has rarely seen.

About the Author

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, published when she was 19, was an instant success.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her work included Regency novels, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

My thoughts:

This is the first book I've read by the famous Georgette Heyer and found it so much fun! I can understand why Ms. Heyer is one of the popular authors of Regency romances and historical fiction. She writes beautifully. Bath Tangle may not be her most successful novel, but it is certainly very enjoyable if you like memorable characters, witty interaction, and a fast read. Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca for my review copy.