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The Georgian Rake: An intriguing historical romance Kindle Edition

by Alice Chetwynd Ley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 598 ratings
A thrilling historical adventure story! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.

An impetuous heroine uncovers a shocking scandal…


1760, England



Amanda Twyford, confronted unexpectedly with the unwelcome news of her elder sister Isabella’s engagement to notorious rake Charles Barsett, is determined to put a stop to the impending nuptials.

Amanda immediately takes a dislike to cold, haughty Charles, and she is sure Isabella’s heart lies with another…

As she meddles more in their affairs, Amanda discovers that dark rumours surround Charles’ reputation. And they all seem to be connected to the secretive Medmenham Abbey.

But as Amanda becomes more involved in protecting her sister’s heart, does she risk losing control over her own…?

What is really going on at the mysterious Abbey? And what connection has Charles Barsett with that centre of ill-repute?

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…



THE GEORGIAN RAKE is a thrilling adventure story by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, pre Regency romance novel with a twist of suspense and mystery, set in Georgian England.

‘Ley tosses in little hints and glimpses of what is really going on in her characters’ heads rather than let every thing wait until the end when it blows in out of the blue. This one is a Georgian era which is one of my favorites.’ – Dear Author

It is a fast-paced story, well plotted and really well written that made me "turn" the pages impatiently because I just had to know what would happen! I really loved this book and can definitely recommend it! - Cup of Tea and Book Blog
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    May 20, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D6NJ89D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (May 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 598 ratings

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Customers enjoy the book's escapist reading style and historical bent. They find the romance pleasant, with drama, action, thrills, and clean sex. The book is described as a sweet romp with innuendo but no graphic sex scenes.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it enjoyable, with an escapist feel and historical elements. The author's writing style is described as pleasant and engaging.

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"Lot of twists and turns in this story of two sisters. Real escapist reading with an historical bent. Different type of romance novel...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it pleasant, with drama, action, and thrills. The story is described as a sweet, fluffy romp with many twists and turns. It's a different type of romance novel with innuendos but no graphic sex.

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"...The story is a fluffy, sweet romp. This is a "vintage" historical romance written many years ago so should be judged in that context...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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    What a wonderful book. I couldn't put it down. The cast is well done.. There is everything
    In this book, drama, action, thrills, clean romance, funny, mystery. the Heroine is very independent and outspoken with a lovely heart and a high regard for justice. the Hero
    Is Handsome and a rake, that has had. No love from anywhere his whole life, which invokes
    Your compassion. I have read all three of her books and they are all the. Very best. Do yourself a favor and read them all, you'll be glad you did.
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  • Sallyk575
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020
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    This was a good story, with the relationship of a father and son impacting the romantic relationships. There are two of these that one wants to see resolved- for the main H/h and a secondary H/h. This not my favorite one by this author, but still it is very good.
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  • OLT
    3.0 out of 5 stars 'Pon rep! This was a disappointment.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015
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    (2.5 stars) If this book had been written now in 2015, I would probably have given it 2 stars at most, accused it of being derivative, a bit slow and repetitive, and with TSTL behavior on the part of the heroine (and even her sister on occasion). But this was first published in 1960. That's 55 years ago and very similar plots and very similar TSTL behavior have been found in many of the more recently written HRs, so I'll have to be a bit forgiving.

    We have a misunderstood rake (Charles Barsett) here. Mother died at his birth and father never got close to him, blaming him for the loss of the wife. There's a cold aunt who helped raise him, a cousin his age who was the only person besides his nanny he felt close to but to whom he's now estranged. And now he has a rather unsavory reputation as a rake and even as a member of Sir Francis Dashwood's Hellfire Club.

    Then there are the Twyford girls, Isabella (20 years old) and Amanda (about 18). Lord Barsett and Lord Twyford have long been friends and believe a marriage between Isabella and Charles is just the thing. Well, maybe. But then there's the girls' longtime friend/neighbor John Webster and Charles' handsome, personable estranged cousin Roger Thurlston, who seems to show up everywhere. And, of course, that intrepid, impulsive Amanda, who decides that Isabella, who's sweeter, more reserved and cooperative, must be saved from the clutches of evil rake Charles.

    And so it goes. For me, the plot telegraphed itself too easily and the writing didn't develop the characters very well or very smoothly and, let's face it, Amanda was really annoying at times. I was disappointed b/c I did enjoy the other two Chetwynd Ley HRs available in e-format: The Jewelled Snuff Box and The Guinea Stamp.

    (BTW, that "'pon rep!" in the title of my review is an exclamation very overused in the book.)
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  • Kelle Holloway
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! My favorite of Ley
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016
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    I honestly loved it! I couldn't figure out how it was going to end. So far, it has been my favorite Ley book.
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  • MissMommy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun plot
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016
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    Lot of twists and turns in this story of two sisters. Real escapist reading with an historical bent. Different type of romance novel. Innuendo, but no graphic sex.
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  • Heather L Hunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heyer fans rejoice!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016
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    I have looked for years for an author that matched Georgette Heyer in style. Heyer is my favorite author and most of the current regency authors try to make up for lack in skill with copious amounts of sex. Not so with Ms. Ley. I will be purchasing all her books!
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  • Metaphys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
    The Characters are wonderful. The story is intriguing. The author does a great job of entertaining. I really enjoyed it!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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    I read this awhile back and don't have time to be more specific.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in India on January 26, 2023
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    Loved the story. I enjoyed reading it. Full of energy and charm. Of all the books written by the author that i have read till now, i liked this the best . Looking forward to reading more of her books.
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  • tighe53
    5.0 out of 5 stars So many books claim that authentic Regency feel. This is one of the few authors that’s achieve it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2021
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    An excellent book about two sisters and nephews. Lots of mishaps along the way and the book touches on the original Rake hell, Dashŵwood, along the way.

    A good old fashioned happy ending and a little bit of a twist to compliment the whole. Thoroughly enjoyable
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  • FLC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrattenimento piacevole
    Reviewed in Italy on December 30, 2016
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    mi è piaciuto perchè è come i romanzi di Georgette Heyer, con il sense of humour inglese e avventure mirabolanti che fanno sorridere ai nostri giorni, e credo che di qualche sorriso rivivendo dei periodi storici cosi diversi come valori e situazioni se ne abbia davvero bisogno..
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  • lisa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Vapid
    Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2019
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    There are some novels that do not date such as the wonderful works of Jane Austin. Next rung down are the likes of Jane Aiken Hodge and Georgette Heyer whose books have aged pretty well too. But this novel? No. It is written in a slower era when books had a high word count and not much action. Clearly the target audience is 1960’s house wives doped up to the gills on valium.

    It is tedious. At 30% through I hoped it might get better and skipped ahead. It doesn’t get better. The heroine is just too vapid for words, and the ‘historical’ vocabulary just grates. Heroine Amanda spits out words like ‘fie’ and ‘fiddle de dee’ like there is no tomorrow. The rake of the title is no less silly.

    While I can see how this book would appeal In the 1960’s, I’m afraid this is the last time I venture into Alice Chetwynd Ley’s strange universe.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Identity crisis
    Reviewed in India on July 7, 2020
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    So much like reading Georgette Heyer! I was transported to my college days when we were all GH fans.
    Right amount of suspense and interesting dialogues
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