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Title: One Good Turn (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly ISBN: 0-451-20482-4 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 05 December, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.94 (18 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Kelly one of the few authors on my auto-buy list...
Comment: While I enjoy the works of a variety of authors, only two authors (so far) are on my auto-buy list, and for slightly different reasons - Carla Kelly, and Madeline Hunter. Let me explain why Kelly is an auto-buy (that means I buy her new, immediately). She is one of the few authors willing to write about the darker side of Regency life consistently, without being explicit. That does not mean her characters do not feel passion or desire (or any of the other emotions). Such emotions are part of their backstory (their past history). But Kelly's books are almost PG in their content. The only reason they would be rated PG-13 is that terrible things have happened in the past (or will happen in the course of the story) to the hero or heroine.
One such book, which I strongly recommended in the past, is MISS MILTON SPEAKS HER MIND. Another is THE LADY'S COMPANION. Both books are warmly appreciated by Kelly's fans, although the former is a very dark book at times. And now, Kelly comes back to the Regency fans with a sequel (long-awaited) to LIBBY'S LONDON MERCHANT, a book still in print as I speak, in one of Signet's new double titles. What a wonderful build-up to her latest novel!
The story has been beautifully described by another reviewer. To say more would be to give so much away. Run, don't walk, to your bookstore or order this from Amazon. [I love the fact that Kelly's title is at 1,000-something in sales, well above Julia Quinn's and the others - as much as I respect them. Who says traditional Regency fans don't buy books? Note to myself - buy a couple more copies to send to friends I have newly converted to really good Regencies, along with LLM].
Among the titles I have liked and loved over the past few months, this will stand high. It is not an easy read. Kelly is not a light amusing read (usually); she explores darker (but not necessarily deviant) sides of human action and inaction. In this book, she completes the partial redemption of a man who was incapable of appreciating the true worth of another good woman, and how! Liria's story will bring tears to your eyes. [Fans of Georgette Heyer's THE SPANISH BRIDE, beginning with a scene in Badajoz, will appreciate this all the more].
I do hope that Kelly - and the editors out there - are encouraged to continue publishing good traditional Regencies. Recently I have been trying a variety of new authors, and have only found a few promising gems. While I came late to Kelly (after discovering Balogh), I was quickly converted. For the record, most of her books are out-of-print and very hard-to-find. Look up her back titles in your public library, try to buy them through Amazon and other sources, or badger the publisher to print more double titles.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Right Turn
Comment: I have read every Carla Kelly book published, and this one does not disappoint. But be prepared: This is not your standard regency -- a comedy of manners, the marriage mart or the foibles of the "ton" -- this is a real example of the other side of the period, one we read so little about. The fine thing about Ms. Kelly is that her characters are so human you want to invite them to dinner. I wish I knew a Nez or a Liria, or even a Luster or Gussie, people who come alive in the pages of this really fine book. I used to read Regencies all the time but got a bit tired of the 17-year-old, bubble-headed heroines and they ceased to be interesting to read about because the plots were all the same. This book will make you think, bring you a different perspective of the period and give you a glimpse of people with depth. I cannot recommend this book any higher -- out of a five-star choice, this book is a 10. Ms. Kelly, I could read one of your books every week all year and never get tired of them. Please continue giving us moments of pleasure....
Rating: 4
Summary: Wonderful Reading; Heart Wrenching Tale
Comment: Wow, this book is one of those you either love or hate if you read all the reviews. I liked it very much. The writing was excellent and the story compelling!
It is a dark and disturbing tale which might be good to know before you read it. This type of story causes those of us used to light-hearted tales to do some soul searching. Most books do not show the barbarism of war or mention the violence perpetrated against the innocent. Benedict and Liria are both victims tortured by their war experiences. Their journey to love is a path strewn with self-hate and denial. We catch glimpses of their torment along the way. There is not a tremendous amount of romance in this book, but there is a tremendous amount of love! Amazingly, this story centers completely around the duke unlike other Regencies. There was so much caring shown between the men which is very rare to see. I enjoyed reading about the devotion of the butler Luster to his employer. What a good man to have on your side! All the other characters are well fleshed and you are invited (maybe sucked!) into their lives.
Benedict lacks the realization that he is truly a good man. He believes that any good he does is because of someone else-it takes a long time for him to understand it really WAS his nature to help others. But he was no paragon. There were enough demons in his past and some selfishness to make him human. It was very nice to meet old friends from Libby's London Merchant. Liria, of course, carries six years of bitterness and guilt in her heart. You will be heartsick when her life story is told but rejoice to know that life truly is what you make it. She was proud enough to move on. The children are a wonderful balm to both our hero and heroine. There are reminisces and reconciliation along the way.
Wonderful reading; read Libby's London Merchant first if you can - Carla Kelly is a great author and you are always in for good reading when you see her name. Just remember all books are not light reading and look at this book in that light.
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Title: Mrs. McVinnie's London Season (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly ISBN: 0451165772 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 01 June, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Miss Milton Speaks Her Mind (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly ISBN: 0451195450 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: With This Ring (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly ISBN: 0451186850 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 01 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Libby's London Merchant and Miss Chartley's Guided Tour (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly ISBN: 0451204611 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 07 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand and Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career: And, Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career (Signet Regency Romance) by Carla Kelly, Carla Miss Grimsley's Oxford Career Kelly ISBN: 0451209249 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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