HR-ML's Reviews > A Regency Scandal

England 1789-1816. This felt 200 pages too long, & too
repetitive. A mixed bag. Gave this 3 stars.

The Earl of Alvington controlled his son Neville (who later
became earl,) portrayed all along as a spineless liar &
secret keeper. Neville never wanted to be a father. Neville's
heir/ viscount son Anthony saw through smoke & mirrors
and valued the truth. So 3 generations of men in one family.

Had positive aspects:
* great characters, especially Rev. Theo Somerby, his
wife Amanda & offspring James and Helen. They were
the moral compass of the story.
* several couples fell in love.
* a taste of how folks lived in that era.

Had not so good aspects:
* several men were attracted to unspoiled Helen, but one
made a pest of himself.
* beautiful, catty & at times cruel Cynthia needed to get
over herself.
* one oily man was out for revenge.
* several characters speculated: why did Neville the
earl hire his friend's secretary Bertram to make discreet
inquiries in Sussex? This became a repeat-fest of info.

Revised.