There is one scene in particular that had me grabbing a box of Depends. When he discovers his mistake, his decision to teach her a lesson starts us on a mad-cap series of interludes that will have you laughing out loud at one moment and needing a cold shower in the next. They meet when he mistakes her for a maid and steals a kiss. 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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