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Minerva marks the delightful debut of the Six Sisters series, a family saga in six volumes that recounts the romantic adventures of the six marriageable daughters of a country vicar, the Reverend Charles Armitage, in Regency England.
The eldest, Minerva, is enchantingly beautiful—but a prude. She lives in the country looking after her siblings while her mother reclines on a chaise longue happily inventing new maladies. Her father, a vicar of decidedly secular inclinations, indulges a hearty passion for hunting instead of worrying about the girls' dowries. But when he wants to send his boys to Eton, the money must be found—and how better than by marrying Minerva off to a man of fortune?
Dispatched to town, Minerva experiences her first season under the wing of an elderly relative. But age, it seems, is no guarantee of respectability, and Lady Godolphin's plan for a good time scandalizes her young charge. Minerva's moralizing ways make her the subject of a shocking wager among the rakes and dandies of Regency London.
Meanwhile, the handsome Lord Sylvester Comfrey is observing her progress in the marriage market. For such a virtuous girl, Minerva unaccountably finds herself in some extremely compromising situations with this gentleman who, alas, professes not to be the marrying kind.
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"The first of the "Seven Sisters" series, Minerva was my introduction to author Marian Chesney. This author writes slim Regency-period romances, not as polished or in-depth as Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer, but they are fun. Most are also mysteries. I love these for the information you WON'T find in other Regency novels, the disgusting habits of the Ton that are left out of novels by Austen or Heyer. Fascinating, easy reading, often lots of fun. All Chesney's books are not as well written as Minerva, but it's a great one to start with."
— Jay (5 out of 5 stars)
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" This was the first Regency romance I ever read. I was @ 13, so it did a lot to set the baseline for what I look for in the genre. While my tastes have matured somewhat, I still find The Six Sisters and Marion Chesney's other series entertaining. It's a sentimental favorite! "
— BonnieBew, 2/17/2014 -
" Lady Godolphin is hilarious! "
— Lauren, 2/9/2014 -
" 4 stars for a light read, engaging, Jane Austen-esque. Easy and enjoyable. "
— Jill, 2/1/2014 -
" Excellent read! Marion Chesney has a way with words! I love her writing style! This book was funny and engaging. I only wished for more interactions between Minerva and Lord Sylvester, but even the secondary characters were interesting. "
— LuvGirl, 1/30/2014 -
" Thoroughly enjoyed this gentle regency romp. "
— Audrey, 1/23/2014 -
" This is the series that got me hooked on Regency Romances... "
— Kim, 1/16/2014 -
" Charming little book, first in the series. Looking forward to the next one! "
— Sam, 12/23/2013 -
" Fun, light regency romance. I really enjoy Marion Chesney's books. PG-13 "
— Kathryn, 11/21/2013 -
" Book 1 of the Six Sisters. Ahhh :) "
— Bunnyk, 11/19/2013 -
" Great series. Funny, cozy romantic comedies. "
— Elena, 10/26/2013 -
" Awful! I really like the rest of M. C. Beaton's book, so tried this new series. Do NOT waste your time. I am very glad I got it as a free audio download. Skipped to the end. The rich London Lord got the poor girl from the country. There was even a duel. Just way too much! "
— Mary, 10/2/2013 -
" MC Beaton's quirky writing style works really well with this regency romantic comedy. A lovely sparky chick lit with tongue firmly in cheek! "
— Nell, 8/12/2013 -
" I didn't enjoy this book I found the characters in this book very one dimensional with no real depth to their personality, the plot was mostly a series of increasingly unlike events making it really difficult to get involved in the book. "
— Claire, 8/12/2013 -
" A nice halfway house between Georgette Heyer and authors like Julia Quinn. Only major quibble was that the resolution seemed a little rushed. "
— Algy, 7/26/2013 -
" Fun regency romance. Minerva of exacting moral standards must marry in order to save her family - she's got a gaggle of siblings that she's responsible for. Her father just can't get his act together and her mother is a total hypochondriac. Enter the handsome rake. I'll keep reading this series. "
— Pinky, 5/19/2013 -
" This book reminded me of Jane Austen but a little different. A little more naughty and a little less wordy, not better, but both good and different and the same all at the same time. "
— Nicole, 5/12/2013 -
" A nice story but didn't really keep me attentive, you kinda know where it's going to go and there are no strong characters that you grow to love. Certainly not one of the better series of beatons. "
— Joanne, 5/4/2013 -
" Watch the prim, prudish, prosy Minerva catch the heart of London's biggest rake, Lord Sylvester! A delightful read! "
— Water, 2/11/2013 -
" Enjoyed this book. Completely got lost in the characters. Now onto the next!!! "
— Shana, 12/30/2012 -
" This has been republished under M.C Beaton. A typical regency romance a la Heyer and more recently Joanna Quinn. An easy, light-hearted romp. "
— Nicola, 12/13/2012 -
" as long as you do not expect jane austin, and are just looking for some fun-easy flowing-light-summer reading, you will enjoy this book. at least i did. "
— Anduine, 11/28/2012 -
" Good and a fast light read. Very reminicent of Jane Austin. "
— Kris, 11/20/2012 -
" Terribly old-fashioned but just what I was in the mood for. "
— Andrea, 11/17/2012
About M. C. Beaton
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
About Charlotte Anne Dore
Charlotte Anne Dore is a member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA. She works in theater and film around New England. She played Elizabeth Hopkins in The American Experience and was a gorilla puppeteer in Zookeeper. She runs the award-winning Rosalita’s Puppets. As a storyteller, she has worked for Ghost and Gravestones ghost tour and Read Boston, a summer reading program.