![]() He is a green-eyed, dark-haired rake with a reputation as an incredible lover. She is a feisty, red-haired beauty whose American sensibilities are like a breath of fresh air in Regency London. Julia Quinn”s debut romance relates the tale of American heiress Emma Dunster and Alexander Ridgely, the Duke of Ashbourne. But there”s not much to get in the way of the romance between surprisingly well-adjusted characters and their non-dysfunctional ways. There’s a touch of I Love Lucy thrown in for good measure, and some steamy love scenes. ![]() Just as Jerry, Kramer, Elaine, and George can spend a half hour entertaining us while doing essentially nothing, Julia Quinn”s debut novel is a delightful romp with very little in the way of story-line. Splendid is a splendidly, witty, wicked, and sexy read. ![]() ![]() (originally published on January 25, 1997) ![]()
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