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Show Notes

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Segment: Book Review

These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer
Rating: 9/10


In spite of the fact that this novel was written back in 1926, These Old Shades is a charming example of historical romantic fiction in the early twentieth century. This was one of the first romances Stephanie Laurens ever read, and you can tell it has had a profound impact on her writing. Very impressive in terms of historical accuracy, even if the manner of speaking is occasionally confusing.

The Glittering Lights by Barbara Cartland
Rating: 4/10


A great plot for its time, The Glittering Lights is a tale of a brave young woman who, when her intended future husband shows more interest in stage girls than in coming and marrying her, she disguises herself as an actress and goes to London to snag him by any means necessary. The story was great until the very last page, at which time the tone changes markedly to how she has found her "master" forever. This really soured me to the story and I found myself disgusted.

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