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Lady Julia Grey Bundle (2014)

by Deanna Raybourn(Favorite Author)

4.23 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1299290183 (ISBN13: 9781299290181)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Mira Books

review 1: I've loved mysteries, ever since starting out as a girl with Nancy Drew. I eventually moved on to Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Dorothy L. Sayers. I also love to read historical romance, especially Regency and Victorian.So how could I help loving the Lady Julia Grey books? Simple. I couldn't. The three books in this very nicely priced ebook bundle were much more mystery than romance, but that's okay. They were engaging and well constructed. The underlying romance -- which in these three books take Julia and Brisbane from first meeting to marriage -- is subtle but gripping. Brisbane is such a delicious, deeply layered character.
review 2: I received this bundle for a very low price on my kindle. I never expected to enjoy it as much as I did. Historica... morel Mystery is not always my thing. I read them straight through and immediately got the next few. Here is a review of each book as I read it:SILENT IN THE GRAVE - 3.75 stars. I couldn't give it 4, but it is more than 3.5.I’m not really sure how I feel about this yet. I definitely liked it enough to keep reading the series. But I am a little torn. It wasn’t what I expected at all. Not in a good or bad way. Just unexpected.There was quite a bit of what I call “filler” info. Maybe that is on par with other Victorian mystery novels, but there was a lot of information that wasn’t necessary. Tiny little details that you really don’t need to hear about. Though, I suppose for a mystery, that makes sense. It is all in the details when one is trying to weed out a murderer.As a character, Julia becomes more likable as the story unfolds. In the beginning she is not vapid, but she is not particularly interesting. Only after the death of her husband and encouragement from her sister to be bold does she allow herself to open up and try to enjoy her life. Julia’s family are not backwards thinkers, quite the opposite, but some things are shocking no matter what.Several times during the story, I wanted to be shocked. I kept thinking, meh, I need something juicy. Maybe it is my modern way of thinking. ;) I certainly do not live under Victorian Era standards, but I wanted SOMETHING. I got more than I bargained for in the end. Eek. Nicholas Brisbane is appealing as hell. Kind of a jerk, the kind of bad boy that we all love to hate and love to love at the same time. But he isn’t a complete ass. He has redeemable qualities. He isn’t perfect, despite what some people say in their reviews. I think he is very flawed. Yes, he plays instruments, he speaks languages. There is a reason for that, and it all unfolds very slowly. So, I guess I liked it. I want more.SILENT IN THE SANCTUARY - 3.5 StarsI do love how well researched these books are. And the language is on par with the time period. I have often read Victorian novels or novels set in other times that do not correctly reflect the mannerisms or speech of the people of the time. It is really off putting and makes it difficult for me to read. Thankfully, that is not the case in the Julia Grey Novels.I love Julia & Brisbane's constant bickering and back and forth. It creates a tension which is altogether delicious. Though it make you want something to happen and become frustrated when it doesn't. Sometimes though, the anticipation can be better than the act itself. I'm hoping that isn't the case, but I am enjoying the ride nonetheless.I like how ridiculous Julia's family is as well. The fact that they accept one another, despite their abundance of flaws is, for lack of a better word, awesome. And quite entertaining. They all have quirks and mannerisms that can be annoying but the author manages to portray them with a sense of humor through Julia's eyes. I have grown to like Julia's voice a good deal more as well. She isn't a meek little mouse, and we all know that I love that.(less) SILENT ON THE MOOR - Julia Grey does not disappoint in her adventures. This installment of the Julia Grey series was a bit more morbid than the previous 2 books. There is much truth about the age in which it was set, but not necessarily something that you want to think about. Or read about. It did not deter me from soldiering on and plowing through it, though. I am a sucker for romance, and we finally get a little bit of it in the end. I have read that many people aren't fond of Brisbane. They believe he is too perfect, too well-read, too intelligent. I disgree. He is completly flawed. Sure, he is well-versed in many ways, but that is becuase he had to be. In order to achieve the life he wanted, he had to learn these things. It is an admirable trait, though the reasons behind doing what he did are not entirely admirable. I think he is a perfect match for Julia. Their flaws are what make them so well-suited for each other. Silent on the Moor brings us further into Brisbane's history. We get a lot more information about his past. Something that Julia has been salivating for. It is presented in typical Deanna Raybourn fashion - a mystery of course. One filled with quite a few unexpected twists and turns. I did not really expect any of it, which is what makes a great book. Sometimes mysteries can be predictable, and sometimes a piece of a plot just seems obvious, but I don't think that was the case here. flag less

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