- Taschenbuch: 298 Seiten
- Verlag: Harlequin Books (Mai 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 037329400X
- ISBN-13: 978-0373294008
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 16,8 x 10,4 x 2 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 673.459 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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After spending the last few years as a gambler, smuggler, and rogue, Cyprian Sloane is ready for a new life of respectability. As part of his plan to reform, Cyprian has moved into a proper new home and begun courting the eminently suitable Hannah Cowdlin. The only roadblock on Cyprian's new path is Morgana Hart, Hannah's cousin and Cyprian's new neighbor. To help out her maid's sister, Lucy, and three other young ladies who have escaped from a ruthless madam, Morgana has been secretly running a "school for courtesans." If the ton finds out, the potential scandal will ruin not only Morgana but Cyprian as well. Unless, of course, Cyprian reverts to the rake he once was to help the lovely and vexing lady with her daring and dangerous scheme. In her latest RITA-nominated historical Regency, Gaston deftly manipulates the simmering sexual chemistry between her refreshingly unconventional heroine and her bad-boy hero struggling to reform to create a fabulously entertaining romance. Donna Seaman
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Morgana Hart weiß selbst nicht so recht, wie es passiert ist, dass sie drei junge Frauen in ihrem Haus zu Luxus-Kurtisanen ausbildet. Sollte die Sache herauskommen, wäre ihr Ruf auf jeden Fall ruiniert. Das befürchtet auch ihr Nachbar Cyprian Sloane, als er, ohne es wirklich zu wollen, in die Sache verwickelt wird. Sloane, ein ehemaliger Lebemann, Schmuggler und Schurke von schlechtestem Ruf, arbeitet gerade daran, sich endlich vor der Gesellschaft zu rehabilitieren und eine Ehefrau aus bestem Hause zu finden. Doch es ist nicht nur das skandalöse Verhalten seiner Nachbarin, das diesen Plan in Gefahr bringt, sondern sein eigenes Herz. Denn das schlägt bald nur noch für die faszinierende Morgana...
Wie schon in ihren vorigen Büchern "The Wicked Widow" und "The Mysterious Miss M" beweist Diane Gaston auch in ihrem neuen Buch, dass der traditionelle Regency noch immer überraschend und neu sein kann. Wieder zeigt sie ihren Leserinnen die nur selten beschriebene Kehrseite der lebenslustigen und heiteren Regency-Gesellschaft: die der gefallenen Mädchen. Die Idee der Kurtisanen-Schule mag einem anfangs vielleicht etwas weit hergeholt sein. Doch das vergisst man schnell, denn die Geschichte um den um die Anerkennung der Gesellschaft kämpfenden Lebemann und die eigenwillige Lady mit dem großen Herzen schlägt einen sofort in seinen Bann. Gefühlvoll, mit wunderbaren Nebenfiguren, ungewöhnlich sinnlich, aber auch mit dem von Diane Gaston unterdessen bekannten Schuss Realität überzeugt die Autorin auch diesmal mit einem traditionellen Regency vom Feinsten. (BL)
Wie schon in ihren vorigen Büchern "The Wicked Widow" und "The Mysterious Miss M" beweist Diane Gaston auch in ihrem neuen Buch, dass der traditionelle Regency noch immer überraschend und neu sein kann. Wieder zeigt sie ihren Leserinnen die nur selten beschriebene Kehrseite der lebenslustigen und heiteren Regency-Gesellschaft: die der gefallenen Mädchen. Die Idee der Kurtisanen-Schule mag einem anfangs vielleicht etwas weit hergeholt sein. Doch das vergisst man schnell, denn die Geschichte um den um die Anerkennung der Gesellschaft kämpfenden Lebemann und die eigenwillige Lady mit dem großen Herzen schlägt einen sofort in seinen Bann. Gefühlvoll, mit wunderbaren Nebenfiguren, ungewöhnlich sinnlich, aber auch mit dem von Diane Gaston unterdessen bekannten Schuss Realität überzeugt die Autorin auch diesmal mit einem traditionellen Regency vom Feinsten. (BL)
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Diane Gaston has won me as a fan!
7. Mai 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Cyprian Sloane has a wretched reputation. A known rake, gambler and smuggler, he also worked as a spy. But those days are over. Sloane is determined to be accepted by society and gain respectability. Unfortunately, he meets Morgana Hart, whose altruistic nature is bound to ruin her reputation and his respectability.
All Morgana wants to do is save her maid from prostitution. Unfortunately, in doing so, she has acquired a house full of ladies of the evening. Morgana's plan has gone slightly awry. Now, she has placed her reputation in jeopardy. And Sloane's as well.
Sloane is faced with a decision. His goal of respectability or Morgana. Unless he can find a way to have both, he must chose one over the other.
My favorite part of reading A Reputable Rake was the way in which Ms. Gaston drew me into the story. I was unable to see a tidy resolution to Sloane's dilemma and that's what makes this such a great story. You are turning every page with anticipation to see HOW these two will find their happily ever after. Because, after getting to know Morgana and Sloane, I was desperate for them to find happiness together. Ms. Gaston did not disappoint.
I'm a big fan of historical romance. And, I have been missing out on a really great author. If A Reputable Rake is typical of Ms. Gaston's writing, Diane Gaston writes really good historical romances. Now that I've met the characters in A Reputable Rake, I want to go back and read The Mysterious Miss M and The Wagering Widow. Diane Gaston has won another fan!
Annabelle
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All Morgana wants to do is save her maid from prostitution. Unfortunately, in doing so, she has acquired a house full of ladies of the evening. Morgana's plan has gone slightly awry. Now, she has placed her reputation in jeopardy. And Sloane's as well.
Sloane is faced with a decision. His goal of respectability or Morgana. Unless he can find a way to have both, he must chose one over the other.
My favorite part of reading A Reputable Rake was the way in which Ms. Gaston drew me into the story. I was unable to see a tidy resolution to Sloane's dilemma and that's what makes this such a great story. You are turning every page with anticipation to see HOW these two will find their happily ever after. Because, after getting to know Morgana and Sloane, I was desperate for them to find happiness together. Ms. Gaston did not disappoint.
I'm a big fan of historical romance. And, I have been missing out on a really great author. If A Reputable Rake is typical of Ms. Gaston's writing, Diane Gaston writes really good historical romances. Now that I've met the characters in A Reputable Rake, I want to go back and read The Mysterious Miss M and The Wagering Widow. Diane Gaston has won another fan!
Annabelle
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Another winner from one of my favorite authors!
7. Mai 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Diane Gaston, aka Diane Perkins, has done it again in "A Reputable Rake" - a novel nominated for the coveted RWA RITA Award for 2006. It's easy to see why, for "A Reputable Rake" is an outstanding, exciting tale of respectability and the dark side of England's ton life. The characters are enchanting, vividly alive and the story is intriguing, filled with danger and excitement that will keep the reader turning the pages. I literally could not put down this book until I reached the last page, and even then, I wanted more. An excellent, highly enjoyable read I'd recommend to all.
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Ms. Gaston does it again
3. Mai 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
As I anxiously waited for this book to come out, I wondered if my expectations would be too high and I would be disappointed. Needless to say I wasn't, this book meet all of my expectations.
Cyprian Sloan our hero is one amazing man!!! (Other reviewers have already described him). Morgana our heroine, is outspoken, caring and speaks her mind.
Without realizing it, Cyprian ends of helping Morgana in her latest scheme to help turn four destitute young women into "courtesans". Poor Cyprian all he wants is to be accepted back into society and helping Morgana could just hurt his chances. He has his heart set on marrying Morgana's cousin, who could drive anyone crazy with her chatter.
Your fall in love with Cyprian's nephew David, the rest of the "courtesans" and the butler too. I loved the trap that David and Cyprian set up with Cyprian's father and David's grandfather.
This book is a definite keeper for me; Ms. Gaston is an amazing writer whose books are different and so creative. If you haven't read The Mysterious Miss M and The Wagering Widow, pick them both up, you won't regret it.
Cyprian Sloan our hero is one amazing man!!! (Other reviewers have already described him). Morgana our heroine, is outspoken, caring and speaks her mind.
Without realizing it, Cyprian ends of helping Morgana in her latest scheme to help turn four destitute young women into "courtesans". Poor Cyprian all he wants is to be accepted back into society and helping Morgana could just hurt his chances. He has his heart set on marrying Morgana's cousin, who could drive anyone crazy with her chatter.
Your fall in love with Cyprian's nephew David, the rest of the "courtesans" and the butler too. I loved the trap that David and Cyprian set up with Cyprian's father and David's grandfather.
This book is a definite keeper for me; Ms. Gaston is an amazing writer whose books are different and so creative. If you haven't read The Mysterious Miss M and The Wagering Widow, pick them both up, you won't regret it.
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