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| The Convenient Marriage: Complete & Unabridged |  | Author: Georgette Heyer
Creator: Caroline Hunt
Publisher: Chivers Audio Books
Category: Book
List Price: £43.42
Buy Used: £29.81
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 517214
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: Unabridged
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0754002853
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780754002857
ASIN: 0754002853
Publication Date: March 1999
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Ex-library. Tapes in very good condition, sound very good. The case has a few small cracks. 1999 Chivers Audio Books.
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 One of Heyer's best. May 16, 2004
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I've read every novel by Georgette Heyer, so when I say this is definitely one of her best you can be sure I'm fairly certain! Sometimes her books fall into the unfortunate habit of having heroines and heroes that are occasionally too similar in terms of looks and temperament with too flimsy plots - this one is VERY original and funny. For one thing, it revolves the interesting relationship between a devilishly charming 35-year-old bachelor the Earl of Rule and his new wife, 17 year old Horatia Winwood - who's not exactly Miss World (she is short, has a pronounced stammer and ferociously thick eyebrows that create a frowning expression!). I love the fact that the heroine isn't your usual beautiful creature, but Ms Heyer unfortunately makes up for it by making the hero practically perfect (charming, witty, handsome, clever, rich, a perfect swordsman and gamester...you catch my drift!) which can be a bit tiresome.At the same time he is certainly a more attractive character than Horry who, although sweet, has a tendency to spend far too much money and act a bit too clingy at times.
The dialogue is witty and smooth and the storyline quite original, lively and believable. There are several other fun characters and I really think it's just about one of her best (although I personally think the title of No. 1 should go without a doubt to Venetia, which is my absolute favourite...my mum prefers Sylvester herself...I guess it's just a matter of personal taste!)
 Why should true love find a way? February 20, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
One of Georgette Heyer's more intriguing tales. While the hero has obvious attractions (wealth, title, charm), why should a 35-year old with a beautiful mistress change his way of life for a 17-year old with a stammer, who is, at best, 'sufficiently pretty'? While having an excellent cast of supporting characters and an excellent sub-plot of long-burning hatred and revenge, it's the slow and subtle development of the hero and heroine's characters and relationship that makes me pick this book up again and again.
Classic Regency-Heyer February 1, 2002
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is a Classic Georgette Heyer story: a feisty female heroine, a misunderstanding in love and of course a happy ending (sorry, hope I didn't spoil anything!). As stories go, this one is a little flimsy, however the characters are likeable enough with plenty of the Heyer wit to keep you reading. Enjoyable, but not un-put-down-able!
Georgette Heyers Best October 19, 2001
6 out of 15 found this review helpful
Please read this book. The story is brillient and the characters are easy to fall in love with. The path to true love doesn't run smoothly. The story focuses on an Earl who has to marry to gain his inheritance - so he marries the first girl he sees. The story has many twists and turns, but the outcome is a happy one that will leave you feeling a warm glow of happiness.
I couldn't put it down and I couldn't stop laughing! September 15, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Horry is an adorable imp while Rule in the best 'Heyerian' tradition is a rogue turned lovely and you don't know whether to hit him or kiss him! None of Heyer's books would be compleat without the 'fool' or fools. In this case the postitions have been admirably filled by Pelham (Horratia's brother) and his freinds. Whenever they are present in a sceane you will be crying for laughter! Although this is probably my favorit of all Heyer's novels I found it slightly lacking in the villan department, they didn't come up the the usual standard in iether ruthlessness or laughability. However that small crittasism aside, this is a wonderful book and is one that will be read over and over again.
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