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Courtship: A Novella (2012)

by Grace Burrowes(Favorite Author)

3.9 of 5 Votes: 4

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English

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Romance

publisher

Sourcebooks Casablanca

review 1: I enjoyed this book as I've enjoyed all of the stories of the Windhams. You can read it first or the series in the order it was written. I was thankful that there was this novella and would love to see one for Bartholomew as well. I was a bit disappointed in the hastiness of the St. Just brief introduction and her equally fast departure from the story and just as disappointed in Percival's "in the blink on an eye" indiscretion. However, the book as a whole is a pleasant read. If you're a fan of the Windhams you certainly will breeze through this book in one day.
review 2: Reviewed at Romantic Historical lovers: REVIEW by EmeryThe setting of THE COURTSHIP is the ubiquitous 18th century aristocratic house party, the scene of match-making and midnight trysts. Of t... morehe many guests present, and more by default than preference, is the almost-spinster Miss Esther Himmelfarb, who is there mainly to support the matrimonial ambitions of her impoverished cousin Michael. Also on the list more out of obligation than inclination, and decidedly disinclined to place themselves within range of any debutante’s matrimonial sights, are the Windham brothers Anthony and Percival, both younger sons of the Duke of Moreland. Although he would much prefer to return to the wilds of Canada than satisfy his mother’s demand to produce Windham progeny, Lord Percy is struck at once by Esther’s understated beauty and quiet self-possession. One of my favorite quotes is Percival’s protest to his brother after Anthony notes Percy’s interest in Esther: “I do not fall in love, Anthony. I fall into bed, or occasionally into linen closets, private boudoirs, secluded bowers, that sort of thing.” Like the stately minuet, the plot unfolds gracefully and at a leisurely pace, with Ester and Percy coming to an early truce and even seeking one another out to prevent the unwanted attentions of others even as their attraction to one another grows. A quote from another favorite scene:“You are an impertinent woman.” This did not, unfortunately, sound as if it put him off.“As compared to you, my lord who are somehow a pertinent man? Or perhaps pertinacious might apply?” That was rude, intended to put the perishing idiot in his place, but it only added approval to the warmth in his gaze. His eyes crinkled at the corners, his lips curved up to reveal perfect, straight white teeth in a dazzling, alarmingly intimate smile.“We’re going to get on famously, Miss Himmelfarb. I adore impertinent women.” There is an understated elegance and sophistication to Grace Burrowes’ prose which lends itself well to the Georgian era. I found THE COURTSHIP to be a well-developed and delightful novella written with true wit and style. Highly recommended. less

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