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Title: A Precious Jewel (Signet Regency Romance) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0-451-17619-7 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: June, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A startlingly different - but wonderful - romance
Comment: Who but Mary Balogh could make a prostitute the heroine of a Regency romance, and pull it off? Well, perhaps Carla Kelly, but few others.
Yes, Prissy is really a prostitute, and has been for several months before Gerard becomes her client. He is a shy, not-very-bright young man who quite simply does not know how to relate to women and finds comfort in the routine. He doesn't know how to show love or affection either, and when he finally decides to set her up as his mistress he has to pretend it's all a business transaction; Prissy likewise compartmentalises her life because it's what Gerard wants.
Their love story is beautifully portrayed by an author who has a gift for such angsty relationship tales. The characters' motivations all become clear over time, and Balogh uses introspection to great effect in developing the relationship and the characters' personalities. If you love books which make you want to cry before you smile at the ending, you'll love this one.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent! Truly out of the ordinary!
Comment: I bought this book on the basis of the fabulous reviews it received on this page and was *not* disappointed. I read it straight through in one sitting, and then had to read it again the following day. It captivated me. This is not one of your ordinary "missish" Regencies, this presents real problems and a heroine who courageously (and with a great deal of dignity) overcomes them. At times she is almost too perfect, but the bittersweet quality of the story of Priss and Gerald falling in love put any complaints far into shadow. Mary Balogh is one of my favorite authors, but this has got to be one of the best books I've read by her. Definitely going onto my "keeper" shelf and is sure to be a favorite edition on it. Be sure to give this book a try!
Rating: 5
Summary: Only Mary could have written this book. deserves 10 stars
Comment: This is one of my all time favorite books that Mary wrote. Only she could write a story and make the heroine a working prostitute and make it believable. Prissy is what I like to referr to as a bloom where you are planted person. Inspite of the ugliness of what she did. She was able to keep a part her that was her own.
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Title: The Plumed Bonnet (Signet Regency Romance) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0451190513 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: September, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Dark Angel (Signet Regency Romance, No 7953) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0451179536 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: August, 1994 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Tempting Harriet (Signet Regency Romance, 7952) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0451179528 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: May, 1994 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Lord Carew's Bride (Signet Regency Romance) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0451185528 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: June, 1995 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: The Famous Heroine (Signet Regency Romance) by Mary Balogh ISBN: 0451187733 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: February, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.50 |
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