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The Cinderella Debutante (2012)

by Elizabeth Hanbury(Favorite Author)

3.61 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

E-scape Press

review 1: 4 1/2 stars. A charming read which had lively, refreshingly realistic characters and a fast-paced and intriguing storyline.Subtle humor and references to the original Cinderella fairytale which I liked, along with plenty of authentic dialogue and period detail. Loved the section which took place in Vauxhall Gardens. The denouement was enjoyable and sweetly romantic. My only complaint was I'd like to have seen the step-sister's reaction when she heard who Devlyn was going to marry!
review 2: This has been on my 'to read' list for a while, and regency romances are a delightful way to de-stress from the trials of life.So it was one that I put off for a while, given I had already read Miss Hanbury's A Bright Particular Star and A Midsummer Eve at Rookery End.I c... morean honestly say that I don't know anyone who wouldn't like these stories. Comparisons are made to Georgette Heyer, who admittedly I have not read, but I think you have to get into the writer's mind - as a reader - in order to fully appreciate things.This tale is told with Miss Hanbury's trademark wit and style. Given that I really loved the first two books of the author, how would this stand up?The story centres around two sisters, Lucy and Belinda. Belinda is the gorgeous one who all men fawn after, whilst Lucy, no slouch herself, appears to play second fiddle to her sister all too often. Here's where, for me, the stories are sometimes better than Jane Austen (who I adore but she introduces too many sisters on occasion). That may seem a big ask...but there's nothing wrong being compared to the great authors.Lord Sneyd is a particular great villain, and sometimes lacking in other stories of their ilk. So it was great to see him take up a lot of the story. That is not to say it lagged when he was not around. You kind of still root for Belinda even though she clearly loves herself. It's easy to get behind Lucy and wish only the best for her, and although I kind of predicted how things might end, it did not stop me enjoying this thoroughly entertaining read.As for the original Cinderella story, and Disney's interpretation, who didn't love that? This is an enjoyable read, especially in these wintry days. Loved it, and made me want to take off to the home counties today....except I don't have to, and you won't...read this and you'll simply be transported to another world.I have longed to go horse riding. With this, and A Bright Particular Star as motivation, I might just do that. less

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