The lady is a shrew…and he’s the man to tame her!Haughty Lady Helen Radney is one of Regency London’s most beautiful women and the daughter of a duke, but her sharp tongue has frightened away most of her suitors. When her father gambles away his fortune, the duke’s only chance for recouping his losses lies in marrying off Lady Helen to any man wealthy enough to take a bride with nothing to … bride with nothing to recommend her but a lovely face and an eight-hundred-year-old pedigree.
Enter Mr. Ethan Brundy, once an illegitimate workhouse orphan, now owner of a Lancashire cotton mill and one of England’s richest men. When he glimpses Lady Helen at Covent Garden Theatre, he is instantly smitten and vows to marry her.
But this commonest of commoners will have his work cut out for him if he hopes to win the heart of his aristocratic bride…
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A wonderful Regency find, definitely in the mold of Georgette Heyer, who always wrote a wonderful story. When kindness wins the day. I love ‘elen’s transformation, and Ethan’s quiet persistence with ‘elen, and everyone else too.
Definitely reading more by this author.
Lots of fun. Very cute quick read.
Occasionally, I read a “romance” novel. I would read more if they were all as well written, funny, and realistic as this one. I dare you not to like the weaver – Ethan Brundy – from the very beginning. The characters in this book are engaging and well written. The plot is pretty much the same as so many others in this genre, yet, the story is quite different. It’s entertaining and one you’re not likely to forget.
Fun and entertaining
This was a lovely story. I will re read it again!
Did not start out as a typical Romance, but was nice how it ended.
Different twist on an old plot. A fun read.
Cute and light hearted.
I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were very real and honest. The plot was not predictable and moved quickly.
I adored this story and have found a new favorite author. Mr. Brundy will steal your heart (and I have to admit I had Russel Crowe’s image in my head while I read.) This is a light, entertaining, often hilarious Regency. Mr. Brundy is rags to riches character, starting as a boy in a factory and ending as the owner. He sees a woman while out on the town and its love at first sight. Helen is a spoiled aristocrat whose father has gambled away his fortune. It’s down to selling the valuables and his daughter in that pile. She is horrified when she learns she will marry the ultra rich and ultra common Mr. Brundy. But his kindness, common sense, and ethical character slowly make her realize that titles don’t make a man.
The narration is the perfect combination of dry English humor and boredom. He added another layer to the story.
I’ve already downloaded another from this author.
Absolutely loved this book! Mr. Brundy is so surprisingly delightful, one can’t help but cheer him on, even when he drops his haitches. Lady ‘elen’s slow turn toward love seems to emphasize the kind, gentle and worthy man found under that coarse exterior. A beautiful mixture of opposites.
This is one of the best romance novels I’ve ever read. Most romances involve either the insecure woman or the misunderstood woman who rises to secure the love and esteem of her husband. In Weaver, it’s the husband who struggles to win his snobby wife’s understanding and respect. It’s sigh-worthy.
Ethan, an orphan, is a child brought out of the workhouses after a mill owner decides to use him in his cotton mill. Poor, and having to make his own way, he finds favor in the mill owner who takes him under his wing. Not having any children of his own, he leaves his estate and mill to Ethan with the admonition that he take his last name, Brundy. Lady Helen, is a societal snob. Ethan takes one look at her and falls head over heels. She is flabbergasted when her father accepts a marriage proposal on her behalf to Ethan Brundy. She is furious and no matter how snide she is, Ethan is determined to marry her. He went as far as offering her father , who was heavily in debt, 75 thousand pounds for her. He is nothing like the men she was used to. He is in “trade”. Not only did she feel humiliated at such a low class match, she realizes that she was pretty much sold . As the weeks go on after they are married, she is finding that she has been cut from most of the haute ton. No longer was she invited to other people’s dinner parties. Her husband was not welcome. Only until she goes to Manchester and sees him on his home turf does she realize what kind of man she has married. He is a proud man and humble at the same time. His people looked up to him and he was fair to all of his workers. She sees him at his finest, doing what he loved. Only then does she realize how fortunate she is. She really did not want to go back to London but they had to. She had started to change, for the better. There is a happily ever after. But first you are going to read the book to find out what triggered the final proof of her love for him.
I loved the weaver. He was so kind hearted and determined to win his wife over.
LOVED this. Thanks to Mary Balogh for her foreword. I’ve always loved her books, so if she recommends something I want to read it.
Mary was right. The characters are delightful. I love to see the affection grow between them.
Sweet and surprisingly fresh take on roomance. Great characters made this story a joy to read.
Must Read for lovers of historical romance!
Love the Weaver series – clean, witty, and fun to read.
Loved the excellent plot w/o the gratuitous sex worked in. My imagination works just fine on its own.
Loved,Loved,Loved!!!!!