January - A Bachelor Establishment
A Year of Reading with Jodi Taylor
With her signature humour and flair for character-driven storytelling, Jodi Taylor weaves a delightful Regency romance full of wit, warmth, and unexpected twists. A Bachelor Establishment is a heart-warming read, perfect for fans of historical romance with a dash of comedy.
Set in the heart of Regency England, A Bachelor Establishment is a tale of love, scandal, and second chances. Independent, sharp-witted, and determined Elinor Bascombe is widowed and tied to an impoverished estate. When an unexpected twist of fate forces her into the company of Lord Ryde, sparks fly—but not necessarily the romantic kind. After being exiled abroad after a scandal, he has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America.
As circumstances conspire to throw them together, they find themselves navigating a world of misunderstandings, mischief, and meddling acquaintances. A deeper connection begins to form, challenging both to confront their pasts and reconsider their futures.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful new departure for Jodi Taylor fans.
Writing in a style reminiscent of Jane Austen of a world similar to that of Jane Austen, Jodi Taylor treats us to all the humour, irony, romance and excitement we have come to expect from the author of St Mary’s Chronicles and The Time Police.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Romantic (sort of) Novel
Funny, poignant and wry, well written by a master storyteller; this is written in the same vein as Jodis’ other novel genres and is a lovely read.
Another great read from Jodi Taylor!
Great characters, great pace, terrific dialogue and, as always, some good laughs. Love Jodi Taylor’s books!
Please comment when you have finished the book and with any questions. All the names from the comments will be entered into a draw for a free copy of A Bachelor Establishment.
Next month’s book is White Silence - the first book in the Elizabeth Cage series.
I love Georgette Heyer, so eagerly picked up A Bachelor Establishment, both the book and the audio version. I appreciated the older main characters, and found it both moving and laugh out loud engaging. Not one to listen to when out walking the dog.
I had always wondered why it was originally authoured by Isabella Barclay since she was such a cow in the St Mary's novels. I guess I should have realised there must have been some tongue firmly in cheek.