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Arabella

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

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Arabella

Written by: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
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Brought to you by Penguin.

A Beloved Classic from the Queen of the Regency Romance

A fiery debutante. An ill-tempered bachelor. A romance for the ages.

Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished country parson, dreams of a new life in London. But her beauty and charm will only get her so far - and when Arabella embarks on her first London season armed with nothing but a benevolent godmother and her own notoriously short temper, she quickly runs afoul of Robert Beaumaris.

He's the most eligible bachelor of the day, with a personality as strong and combative as hers - and Arabella cannot abide him thinking of her as just another pretty girl after his wealth. So she allows herself to be provoked into a game of deception - one that could have unexpected consequences....

Arabella is a rich, dashing romance from Georgette Heyer, the legendary creator of the beloved Regency romance genre.

©1949 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Historical Historical Fiction Regency Romance Romance Fiction

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How Fun the plot is! An adorable romance

Worth the credit for sure. Stick with it for three chapters before deciding if you like the plot

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Another great Heyer book

I listened to the audiobook for this and it had been 7 years since I last read it. The narrator, Gemma Whelan, did an excellent job and I want to listen to more of Heyer's books read by her.

As for the story, it's a good one, one of the top read from Heyer, and pretty high up there for me, too. Arabella isn't a weak-willed heroine, although sometimes too naïve for me, but Robert Beaumaris, the hero, is great. There are some funny moments and overall the pace is good. The setting takes place in London and is all about a girl debuting for her first Season during the Regency period, which I find interesting. Heyer doesn't spare any details and really is an expert.

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