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Sprig Muslin (Original)
Sprig Muslin (Original) | Georgette Heyer
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Sir Gareth Ludlow is a sought-after bachelor in London high societywealthy, noble, handsomeand brokenhearted since the death of his true love many years ago. Resigned to remarry, Sir Gareth solicits the hand of a woman he respects and admiresLady Hester Theale. But fate takes an impish turn when, on his way to ask for Lady Hester, Sir Gareth encounters a saucy young lady who identifies herself as "Amanda Smith." Amanda is alone and unchaperoned, and her imaginative tales take on a life of their own, sweeping up Sir Gareth, Lady Hester and several other hapless victims in a series of unexpected adventures. And no one, especially Sir Gareth, will ever be the same again. "
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mabell
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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This was a unique one! A determined young lady sets off on her own plan of campaign, but inexorably draws others into her whirlwind along the way. Midway through, I felt “Oh no - there is no way this can end well.” But of course Heyer brings it all to a satisfying end. Lady Hester was a surprise favorite, and Amanda was a trip 😆

#1956 for #192025

Librarybelle Great choice! I have a number of Heyer‘s books that I need to read! 11mo
mabell @Librarybelle @rubyslippersreads I‘m glad she was so prolific! I have lots more to look forward to 😊 I keep coming across titles that I‘d never even heard of! Last week I picked up 11mo
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LeahBergen I have this one waiting on my Heyer shelf! 👍 11mo
mabell @LeahBergen A fun tangle! Fantastical adventures of the young and delayed romance of the “old” 😆 11mo
LeahBergen That sounds about right 😆 11mo
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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1. Horror or fantasy, usually.
2. When I need a good comfort read, I grab one of Georgette Heyer‘s regency romances. I‘ve read them so many times that I don‘t have to devote a lot of brain cells to follow the story. Her delightfully sharp wit, masterly plot building, and beautifully silken prose are a perfect distraction!
3. Sprig Muslin, Venetia, A Civil Contract, and The Talisman Ring are my favorites, but they‘re ALL great!
#ThoughtfulThursday

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Moray_Reads
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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Just off the mark with this one. It seemed to take an age to get going and the mature older couple/headstrong younger theme was just more fun in the Talisman Ring. A lady minute free space entry for #bookspin. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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Moray_Reads
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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1. Sprig Muslin by Georgette Heyer
2. The High House by Jessie Greengrass, Dark And Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore
3. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, and Sex Robots and Vegan Meat by Jenny Kleeman
@rachelsbrittain #WeekendReads

LeahBergen Heyer‘s always a good choice. 👏🏻 4y
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saresmoore
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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This was a delightful read. It helped me through many a sleepless night. The antics were ridiculous, but that just made it fun. Heyer‘s writing is actually good, IMHO, so her skill in description and storytelling kept it from feeling cheesy. I especially enjoyed the dynamics of the four main characters.

batsy I really enjoyed this one and should read more of her books; this seems like the right time 4y
saresmoore @batsy Good to know, thank you! They‘re the perfect palate cleanser for life right now. 4y
Cathythoughts Nice review 👍🏻 4y
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LeahBergen I haven‘t read this one yet (but it‘s sitting on my shelves 😆). 4y
saresmoore @LeahBergen You‘ll love it! Amanda is a delightful, naive little imp. 4y
Moray_Reads @batsy I think Venetia, Frederica and Arabella are my favourites 4y
batsy @Moray_Reads I have Frederica on my shelf and must get my hands on Arabella too 😍 4y
Moray_Reads @batsy I recommend them! 4y
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howjessicareads
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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Woot! Finished my last read of 2018. I‘ll get my stats up soon.

This is an atypical romance, because there aren‘t even any kisses, and the heroine is offstage for a solid 100+ pages. But it‘s hilarious and so clever. #georgetteheyer #jesshowreads2018

Reviewsbylola 🎉🎉🎉🎉 6y
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howjessicareads
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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Hers and hers. 🙂 #readinglunch

wildwoodreads That warms my heart! ❤️ 6y
BookNAround Awwww. Perfect! 6y
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howjessicareads
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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Stayed home from church with a slightly sick kid. {She‘s not that bad, but her cough sounds gross, and I didn‘t want to be *that* parent.} 📚

So used the opportunity to roast up all the veggies we hadn‘t eaten this week. {Strangely, however, there are zero wilting cookies lurking. 🤔} 📚

Sitting down to a bowl full of veggies and an old friend. {😍} #georgetteheyer

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CoffeeK8
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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On of my favorites! The hero, Sir Gareth, is still in love with his dead fiancée and decides to propose to a friend, Lady Hester because she seems nice enough. Lady Hester is not enthused, and tells him so. Then they get to know each other through some wonderful Heyer-style hijinks. #romantsy

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ScientistSam
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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I love Heyer, but I think I would have enjoyed this one more when I was younger. Most of the adventure and shenanigans happen to the young Amanda, but the love interest is our more mature Lady Hester. I'd have liked more of Hester's story - Amanda is very young.

However, the end of the book made me laugh out loud 😀

moranadatter I remember thinking the heroine was immature when I read this in my early 20s. It didn't stop me from enjoying the book though. 8y
moranadatter Oops! I meant the younger woman not the heroine. 8y
ScientistSam @moranadatter well, it's hard not to like Heyer, even when it's not my favorite Heyer😋 8y
moranadatter @ScientistSam Exactly! 😀 8y
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Alicia
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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OMG!!! @jess.how you are the bestest Valentine!! Thank you!! ❤📚❤📚❤!!! I am so excited for this book! I love discovering books I haven't heard of so I am pumped! I actually felt bad for my Secret Cupid because I buy so many books but you more than rose to the challenge!! Also I love bookmarks AND giraffes so I am so excited for these! And also BOOKMANS!!! I loved having an Arizona Cupid! Bookmans is literally my favorite place so I am pumped!! ❤❤

howjessicareads YAYAYAY!! You're welcome! I was so stoked when I saw your address (you're in the same neighborhood as my brother!) and I realized I could share the Bookmans love!! 💖💕💜 8y
Reviewsbylola So many nice touches. I love Georgette Heyer. 8y
moranadatter I loved that book. It was a fun read. 8y
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LeahBergen Georgette Heyer is awesome! 8y
RowReads1 My mom totally ❤️ 's Georgette Heyer. She keeps trying to get me to read her too. 8y
ScientistSam Georgette Heyer is fantastic! 8y
Alicia @jess.how oh how funny!! Flagstaff can be such a small town 😊😄 and yay for bookmans!!! 📚📚📚📚 8y
Alicia @RowReads1 I will have to post how I like it! Based on the comments though sounds like people love her! 8y
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Exlibrisbitsy
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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This book is so incredibly hilarious, you guys! If you love Heyer and want to read a book where she is in top comedic form pick up this one! On his way to propose to a sensible friend Sir Gareth runs into a young lady that is clearly a runaway so there is nothing for it but to bring her along... Oh dear!

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Verity
Sprig Muslin | Georgette Heyer
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A study in contrasts.
On the left: books I took on holiday.
On the right: books I brought back from holiday.
Three are presents for other people, the rest are presents to myself!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Looks like my trips. 8y
gibblr Same here! I usually end up mailing them to myself because it's easier. 8y
Ian Reminds me of my last trip! On the way to my trip my suitcase weighed 28 pounds. On the way back from my trip it was 51. The only difference was books. I was shocked, I'd been convinced I hadn't bought that much!!! 8y
Eyelit Accurate for me as well! 8y
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