A Lady of His Own (Bastion Club Series) by Stephanie Laurens
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(Mass Market Paperback - Reissue)
- Pub. Date: September 2004
- 448pp
- Sales Rank: 17,614
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 2004
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 448pp
- Sales Rank: 17,614
- Series: Bastion Club Series
- ISBN-13: 9780060593308
- ISBN: 006059330X
- Edition Description: Reissue
Synopsis
The seven members of the Bastion Club have served loyally in the perilous service of the Crown. Now they've banded together to support one another through their most dangerous mission of all: getting married.
When Charles St. Austell returns home to claim his title as earl, and to settle quickly on a suitable wife as well, he discovers that experience has made him impatient of the young ladies who vie for his attention—with the exception of Lady Penelope Selborne. Years ago, Charles and Penelope's youthful ardor was consummated in an unforgettable afternoon. Charles is still haunted by their interlude, but Penny refuses to have anything more to do with him.
If controlling her heart was difficult before, resisting a stronger, battle-hardened Charles is well nigh impossible, yet Penelope has vowed she won't make the same mistake twice, nor will she marry without love. But when a traitorous intrigue draws them together, then ultimately threatens them both—will Penny discover she has a true protector in Charles, her first and only love, who now vows to make her his own?
Publishers Weekly
Regency romance juggernaut Laurens shows signs of fatigue in the third book of her Bastion Club septet (after The Lady Chosen and A Gentleman's Honor). Lord Charles St. Austell, earl of Lostwithiel, is one of the seven noble members of the Bastion Club ("a last bastion against the matchmakers of the ton") who served as spies during the Napoleonic wars and who still do a bit of investigating for the Crown when they're not braving eager ladies on the marriage mart. At his country estate, Charles encounters old friend (and old flame) Lady Penelope Selborne, who's up to her neck in intrigue. Penny's late brother may have been involved in schemes to smuggle secrets to France during the war-schemes that seem to be continuing with new sources even after his death. The novel features all the steamy sensuality for which Laurens is known, but the sex scenes lack the spark typical of her best work; Penny and Charles spend far too much time staring longingly at each other, dutifully denying their own urges. The unwieldy spy plot, meanwhile, progresses with agonizing slowness as the two interrogate every suspicious newcomer in town. Dedicated fans will probably stick with Laurens through the remaining four Bastion Club titles, but she's going to have to pick up the pace if she's to keep others intrigued. Agent, Nancy Yost. (Oct.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science. Her hobby quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world's most beloved and popular authors. Laurens lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and two daughters.
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Fantastic!by Anonymous
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June 08, 2007: I have read all of the Bastion Club novels, and I have to say, this one is my favorite so far!! There was an excellent blend between the spying and the romance between Penny and Charles. Definitely recommend this one!!
More of a Thinking Woman's Love Story...by Anonymous
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December 27, 2005: This is the second novel by SL that I have read. I also picked up ?A Fine Passion? and read and reviewed that earlier (good book). Unfortunately, this second pick was not quite up to par. Although I found the story line interesting and the characters a challenge?it was almost a bit too much of a good thing. The basic nature of this was a spy tale not a love story. The elements of spying on each other and solving the mystery of the heroine?s family legacy and the possible killer on the loose over-road the basic love story of the main characters Penny and Charles. Just when I would read some passages of serious love interaction between the two?they would then jump into spy talk, detective actions and so on. Then when I would get engrossed in the spy passages?.they would have flashbacks to their early years together and/or current sexual attraction issues. It was like a tennis match ? back and forth, back and forth. I think it was simply a good thing gone bad. I think the author tried hard to make the story deep and intriguing to balance out the typical lightness that goes with historical romances but, for me?this one just didn?t work. I like the authors writing style, her development of plots and character depth but, on this book, I just didn?t ever bond with the situation or the people. Too much going back and forth killed the story and intensity for me. The fact that these two seemed to be so attracted and sexual 13 years earlier and then meet up and nothing has changed seemed a bit far fetched. They spent ? their lives apart and yet things can take off better than ever? That was too much for me. Plus?neither seemed to fight their feelings and just acted on impulse all the time. Although this was great in the spontaneity areas and their was plenty of sexual outings together, it didn?t seem likely for the time or the risk of pregnancies back then. Both these characters ? Penny and Charles had so much potential but?.sadly, it just never developed in the current context. Most of what we knew about these people were about who they used to be? I just couldn?t get a grip on who they were now and why they would be creating a future together. They had too much past, not enough now and only the spy tale seemed to pull them together again. The side characters in this book didn?t warrant much interest either. Although this book only got three stars, I still bought other books by this author and hope for better in the other stories. Don?t give up on SL if you don?t like this book ? it just wasn?t one of her better or more memorable tales. It could have been but, simply didn?t work out that way. On to another?.
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