Arabella
Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Arabella is one of the more charming and funny Georgette Heyer books that I've read, with a major plus in the form of one of my favorite Heyer book boyfriends, Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Arabella Tallant is a lovely, unspoiled girl, but certain to be hampered in the eyes of London society by the fact tha......more

Liar, liar, pants on fire. Arabella is the beautiful eldest daughter of a respectable country vicar. Her mother has moved heaven and earth to get her an invitation to her godmother's house in order to find her a wealthy husband. This will mean that she will hopefully be able to help her younger sibli......more

this is a pleasant, satisfying, perfectly accomplished tale. I smiled, my heart was warmed, I enjoyed the elegant prose and wry dialogue and brisk narrative, the comic bits landed, the characters were amusing and endearing. all the good things. the father who is such a kind, well-meaning fellow that......more

I haven't read this in years and I absolutely loved it! The Tallant family are a delight. It was chapter three before Arabella left for London and I must confess I would have liked it to be a couple of more. I loved the family dynamic here and would have liked to have spent more time with them. It i......more

What can I say about this wonderful little darling book that hasn't already been said? Arabella is charming. It's a true Regency romance classic, the epitome of the perfect comedy of manners set in London, and features all your favourite Regency quirks, mannerisms, glittering balls and shocking crus......more