A Regency Sampler

By Kelly Ferjutz

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1929085001
• ISBN13: 9781929085002
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Regency Pr
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A myriad sampling from the Regency era

Regency Press, an independent publisher, ran a short story contest on the Internet and the fifteen best have made their way into its first book, A REGENCY SAMPLER. Each story is unique. They run the gamut from mystery to romance, from fantasy to adventure. Even the lengths of the stories differ. Some are only a few pages long, while others are novella length. Never before have I read an anthology where each story was so different. I literally didn't know what was coming next. The theme that tied it all was the setting: Regency England. There are stories that read like something out of an A & E production while others bring mythological creatures to life and land them smack in the middle of the English countryside. Some tell of foul deeds and murder while others relate the everyday life of a country town. Interesting characters fill the pages of this book including a courtesan in love, a bluestocking with a secret yen to dance and a very "devoted" butler whose story will leave you filling chilled. Even Prinny himself makes an unforgettable appearance wearing a most unusual outfit. Being a romantic at heart, my favorites were romances. An unhappily engaged couple gets a little help with a "love potion" in Victoria Hinshaw's THE BOXFORD LEGACY, a battle weary lord and an outcast lady fall in love while trapped during a blizzard in Susannah Carleton's THE VISCOUNT'S ANGEL, and a young lord is intrigued by a young lady even as he tries to foil his grandfather's matchmaking schemes in Alexandria Shaw's ARRANGED MARRIAGE. Given the length of the stories, each of the authors of A REGENCY SAMPLER must be commended for crafting an enjoyable story. It all adds up to one wonderful anthology. TheSchemer

Definitely worth buying...

I have bought three books from the Regency Press output, and I have to say that this is the best value of them all (several magnificent stories for the price of one Regency!). The stories range from a chilling mystery to several delightful romps. Strongly recommended for those who love Regency romances.

Great fun, laughed out loud!

What a great bonus to see a new publishing company on the market dedciated to this much under-rated genre - Regency fiction - and what a great set of writers to promote.This is a collection of award winning short stories, and it shows they sparkle with the wit and verve that defines this genre.There is a great deal of variety in subject and length of stories, but they all made wonderful reading some were sweet and there are some definite stars amongst the new writers show casing their worksIf you haven't read Regency Fiction before - this is a great place to start - and if you are a Regency Fiction fan, this is a must buy.

If you love Regencies . . .

This is a wonderful collection of delightful Regency short stories. The quality is high all the way through. I loved reading the new authors and look forward to reading more of their work in subsequent Regency Press publication.