"Cousin Kate" and other books

[averygoodun42]

As I said a few days ago, I've been in need of fluff. I got a couple of Heyer's out of the library, thinking that, as I had recently enjoyed "Cotillion" so much, they might fit the bill. "The Corinthian" did just that. It was a fun, if improbable, romp. "Cousin Kate" however, is not what I expected.

I had no idea "Cousin Kate" was a Gothic. The cover is a (bad) reproduction of the original cover, except that the back and insides are blank white paper. No descriptions whatsoever.

I'm about a hundred pages in and trying to decide whether I'm up for a Gothic adventure. It hasn't become too distressing yet, except for, you know, Torquil's sociopathic tendencies. But now that Phillip has arrived, I'm guessing there's going to be menace a plenty going down.

Perhaps I should just go get "Curse of the Pharoahs" (by Elizabeth Peters) instead. And put myself on the wait list for "Finger Lickin' Fifteen" (Evanovich) while I'm at it. Has anyone read it? Is it as good as "Plum Spooky" (and way, better than 14) was?

Comments

[zalena.livejournal.com]

Did I mention that I am currently working with red-headed twins. Actually, I worked with them last winter when I wasn't important enough to merit notice. Now they have to ask me for favors to get access to their boss. Nyah!

[zalena.livejournal.com]

Oops! I just mistook The Corinthian for False Colors, which features red-headed twins.

[cecelle.livejournal.com]

Have you read "Sorcery and Cecelia, or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot" yet? I've re-read it a couple times when I was in the mood for something light... anyway, I'd recommend it!

[ashfae.livejournal.com]

"Cotillion" is wonderful, possibly my favorite. Other faves include "The Grand Sophy" and "Venetia". and another one I simply can't remember the name of, bah! "Faro's Daughter" wasn't bad.

If you want something similar, Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevesomething collaborated on a wonderful book called "Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot" which is set in Regency England in an alternate world where magic works. Unspeakably delightful.

[ashfae.livejournal.com]

...only just noticed the above comment...*sheepish*