Category: Regency Era (1811-1820)

The Regency in Great Britain was a period when King George III was deemed unfit to rule and his son ruled as his proxy as Prince Regent. On the death of George III in 1820, the Prince Regent became George IV. The term Regency can refer to various stretches of time; some are longer than the decade of the formal Regency which lasted from 1811–1820.
Preceded by: Georgian era
Followed by: Victorian era
Monarch: George III, George IV, William IV

A Lark’s Regret by Lynn Messina

On By BarbaraIn Barb's Reviews, Historical Mystery, Part of a Series, Regency Era (1811-1820)Leave a comment

A Lark's Regret (Verity Lark Mysteries, #5)

Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: Verity Lark Mysteries #5
Publication Date: 7/11/25
Period: Regency
Number of Pages: 408

I always look forward to each new entry into the Verity Lark series, and this one was well worth the wait. As always, it is filled with wit and good humor along with a superior cast of characters and a great mystery.

It seems Twaddle-Thum has a competitor, Mrs. Flimmer-Flam, and she’s out to get Her Outrageousness, The Duchess of Kesgrave. That will never do! Not only has Flimmer-Flam called the duchess a murderer, but she’s also maligned the good name of Twaddle-Thum. So, all hands are on deck to track down Flimmer-Flam’s identity and set the record straight.

Who is behind Flimmer-Flam? Is it just someone with a grudge against the Duchess? Is it more than one person? How many bodies will there be before the mystery is solved?

I thoroughly enjoyed the story, but I did find it a bit slow in places. I loved seeing Verity’s anxiety in dealing with the Duchess – and how they might actually work through it all. The growth in Verity’s relationship with Hardwicke was a delight to watch as well because of her reaction to actually realizing she has feelings.

If you’re looking for a witty, humorous read with wonderful characters and a great mystery, you should give this book a try.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

View all my reviews

This Much Is True by Vivienne Lorret

On By TracyIn Georgian Era (1714-1837), Historical Rom-Com, Part of a Series, Regency Era (1811-1820), Tracy's ReviewsLeave a comment

This Much Is True (The Liars' Club, #3)This Much Is True by Vivienne Lorret

Tracy’s Rating: 2.5 rounded up to 3 of 5 stars

Series: Liars’ Club, #3

Release Date: July 1, 2025

Althea “Thea” Hartley comes from a very unusual family and has been writing plays for her family for years – at least she used to. After having her heart bruised and her confidence crushed last season, Thea is hoping to find her muse and a husband this season. Unfortunately, the only man who seems to spark her creativity is the last man she should want. It isn’t until an encounter with a highwayman that Thea puts two and two together and realizes that things are not what they seem. But despite finding her muse and love, neither is going to be easy to hold on to, because she can’t keep one without the other.

Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James has convinced the entire ton and his more importantly his vile uncle, the Earl of Redcliffe, that his is a dimwitted oaf, but in actuality, Jasper is cunning and brave. He has sacrificed much and tolerates the abuse of his uncle, in order to protect his aunt and cousins. Two years ago, he fell hard for Thea but she didn’t notice him, and he was in no position to court her. He still isn’t in a position to declare himself, but now that she has noticed him, nothing will ever be the same. Can he save his family and have his heart’s desire or is he just begging for heartache?

I was so looking forward to this story after having enjoyed the first two books in the series. But I just had a hard time getting into this book – I found it slow moving and became frustrated with pace and obstacles keeping Thea and Jasper apart, which felt contrived, then after dragging for so long, the story comes to a somewhat rushed ending. Obviously, there is a happy ending, but I finished the book feeling a bit disappointed with the execution and that there was no epilogue for the series finale. Overall, it wasn’t a bad read and Jasper is a keeper, but it just wasn’t the story I was hoping for. This is the third book in the series and while you could read this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order.
>
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *