Harriet Klausner's Review Archive
By 1814, the Ton consider Anthony Bridgerton the leading bachelor in London. The gossipmongers including papers like Lady Whistledown's Society Papers claim Anthony will spend the year breaking hearts by remaining a bachelor. Needing an heir, Anthony plans to marry this year because he expects to die young like his younger brother and his father.
Anthony selects Edwinna Sheffield as his intended bride. However, instead of a smooth and simple courting as proscribed by Polite Society, Anthony concludes that Edwinna's older stepsister Kate is an interfering shrew. Kate feels so called reformed rakes make lousy spouses and unbeknownst to Anthony, she states so in her paper, Lady Whistledown's Society Papers. Neither one expected their war to turn to love, but will both come to their senses and realize what happened?
THE VISCOUNT WHO LOVED ME is a humorous yet poignant Regency romance that will enhance the deservedly lofty reputation of Julia Quinn amidst sub-genre fans. The story line is enjoyable as both of the lead characters struggle to overcome demons that threaten their love. The secondary cast provides depth, but in a whimsical manner. Readers will conclude that they've not seen nothing like the mighty Quinn.