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By: Georgette Heyer
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Read By: Cornelius Garrett Publisher: AudioGO Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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Penniless Elinor is rather surprised at the carriage that meets her from the stage, and more so at the decayed grandeur of the house to which she's transported. Realising that there has been a case of mistaken identity she agrees to an audacious plan.

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"Georgette Heyer is, I believe my only exception to my express disgust with the regency romance genre. Her books are so ridiculous I am laughing a lot of the time. The Reluctant Widow is no exception. Elinor is such a sensible heroine... so how does she end up marrying a dreadful rake hours before his death to prevent his cousin the Lord Carlyon from inheriting the family estate? She thought she was on her way to be a governess but a simple mistake would change her life forever. Add to that mysterious foreign strangers and Elinor finds herself in the midst of too much excitement. Was that house breaker really one of Bonaparte's agents? Haha, yes, I'm being THAT dramatic. Georgette Heyer is certainly drama worthy."

— Libby (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Mystery and romance, who could ask for more? "

    — Brooke, 2/10/2014
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    " 3.5 stars. Great for what it is - a fun, breezy read. "

    — Karla, 1/30/2014
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    " More of a mystery than a romance, with a pretty screwball plot. But still, of course, fun. "

    — Siobhan, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I had already read this one. It is more a mystery than a romance. But utterly engaging "

    — Rachel, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good Georgette Heyer book. Not my favorite, but not my least favorite. I had read this one before, but not in a long time. This book is a little more madcap and farcical than some of the others. I don't know what it is that draws me to such titles as "the reluctant widow." It sounds so saucy and potentially risque in a controlled, regency way. "

    — Lady, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Georgette is the queen of "regency" romances, though she has written books that are earlier than regency, and some that are almost farces. Her dialog is fantastic, her grasp of the period (and the slang) is amazing. I like some a lot better than others, but worth reading all of them. "

    — Jennifer, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as thrilling or as good as the blurb describes the plot and boy was she whiny. All she did is complain, complain, complain! "

    — Mary, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love Georgette Heyer and this one started out much stronger than it finished. Still, her books are very enjoyable to read! "

    — Kathryn, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yes, still the predictable story line, but such fun dialogue, I can't but help give it a four. I can't stop enjoying them, despite Heyer's recycling. "

    — Jill, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I don't usually read mysteries, but I enjoyed the bit of mystery mixed in with this romance. The relationship development was a little lacking compared to her other novels, but her characters and situational complexities were still so charming. "

    — Rachel, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My Mother in Law told me about Georgette Heyer and left a couple books while she was here visiting. I'm almost finished and must say this book is light and entertaining. A little like Jane Austin. Just what I needed after having a baby! "

    — Jamie, 10/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfectly nice, but not one of her best. There were some delightful characters - particularly Nicholas and Francis, but the mystery didn't really hook me in. "

    — Darkpool, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I laughed all the way through this wonderful example of Heyer at her best! "

    — Beatriz, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like Heyer's humor and this was a good read. I liked the idea of a mystery, but was bored by the political nature of it. The romance is really only in the last 3 pages. The library should relabel this as Mystery instead of Romance. "

    — Emily, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A set of novellas set in the 20th century. Lackey revisits characters seen in other novels. I enjoy the way she combines modern living and magic. "

    — Sharon, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favourites and nice to revisit an old friend. One thing though after reading some of her mysteries, think the character in here Nicky very reminiscent of Terrible Timothy, or is it the other way around.. "

    — Carol, 5/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really like Georgette Heyer, Regency romantic comedy, a bit more interesting than most romance. "

    — Michelle, 3/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun, quick, and light, though not as good as some of Heyer's other books. "

    — Jennifer, 6/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Georgette Heyer books. This one was good but there are others that i like much better. "

    — Keri, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty sure the word "odious" was used about 500 times in this novel. Elinor needs a few new adjectives. "

    — Leilani, 4/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favourites and nice to revisit an old friend. One thing though after reading some of her mysteries, think the character in here Nicky very reminiscent of Terrible Timothy, or is it the other way around.. "

    — Carol, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The mystery was a bit awkwardly done, but I still enjoyed the book. "

    — Mrs, 3/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another Heyer that I've read twice, enjoying both the humorous situation and the colorful characters very much. Heyer has become my go-to author for light escapist reading. Intelligent,witty and good-hearted. "

    — Laurie, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This isn't my favorite Heyer but it is the first one I ever read so I have a real fondness for it. Any Heyer romance has great dialogue and makes me laugh. When I close the book I it is with a smile on my face. "

    — Nanci, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Another one that may have been written towards the end of her carreer. I guess you can be allowed to run out of ideas when you have written over 30 books. "

    — Miste, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I laughed all the way through this wonderful example of Heyer at her best! "

    — Beatriz, 1/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an enjoyable Georgette Heyer and I highly recommend. "

    — Carey, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So much fun and mystery. Definitely one of my favorite Heyers. As usual wonderful characters are a delightful plot. "

    — Natalya, 1/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " French spies, stolen memoranda, secret entrances, ruthless men, ferocious(!?!) dogs, and Kites Hoho! "

    — Talietha, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was fun if rather predictable - love Heyer's humor and the reader was fantastic. Not my favorite of her books but still really enjoyable. "

    — Trice, 1/2/2011

About Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer (1902–1974) is one of the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, and the creator of the Regency genre of romance fiction. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of fifteen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. She also wrote eleven detective stories.

About Cornelius Garrett

Cornelius Garrett has spent many years in theater, film, television, and radio—from the RSC to the Bristol Old Vic, and from James Bond to four years on the television soap Gems. His radio work has included leading roles in many of the BBC’s classic serials and Afternoon Theatre productions.