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Indiscreet |  | Author: Mary Balogh
Publisher: Jove
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 203552
Media: Paperback
Pages: 352
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0515120014
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780515120011
ASIN: 0515120014
Publication Date: January 1, 1997
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Product Description
Longing for diversion while visiting his brother, the Viscount Rawleigh propositions young widow Catherine Winters, and the shocked lady finds her virtues challenged by her budding feelings for the rakish lord.
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A stunning book May 13, 2009
sarah stewart (New Zealand)
This has to be one of the best books Baloagh has ever written. The way she takes us on a emotional roller coaster just had me breathless from start to finish. Worth getting your hands on a copy if you can find one.
Truly a gifted writer..... May 12, 2008
Krista Lyn (Minneapolis, MN)
Boy do I ever love Mary Balogh. Not only are her stories engaging, but they evoke strong emotions and are entirely believable stories that stay true to the regency era.
Indiscreet is no exception to this rule. This is a cleverly thought out plot that I have to admit is slow in the beginning. In my opinion, the true mastery of this novel doesn't come out until after Catherine and Rex are married. After this happens, a little over half way through, things really start to unfold.
Mary Balogh does not rush a story. Slowly she starts to reveal Catherine's story of her past. We are brought through the process of her revelation TO Rex WITH Rex. The moment that Catherine finally reveals herself to her husband, she is also revealing herself to the reader. Those few pages are incredibly moving and emotional.
I loved Rex's maturation from a self gratifying rake to a protective and caring husband. It was a slow and believable transformation, and I loved how justice was served in the end.
A strong 5 star book.
The first Horseman gets snaffled July 17, 2007
Helen Hancox (Essex, England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
How does she do it? Mary Balogh has written historical romances for over 20 years and she is still able to continue to write excellent stories with different characters and situations who experience deep emotions. Her books aren't lightweight at all (although they may appear so at first glance) but she often deals with profound emotions and difficult histories of her characters.
Her newer books are generally in long series (6 for the 'Slightly' series, 4 for the 'Simply' series) and yet she wrote some other series previously, the 'web' series (currently being reissued) and also three novels based around the 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' (in the third in the series the remaining two horsemen got hitched). "Irresistible", the last of the three books, is still in print and is a very good read. However the other two books in the series, "Indiscreet" and "Unforgiven" are far harder to get hold of. But it's worth it - definitely! Well, at least getting "Indiscreet" is worth it, I haven't managed to find "Unforgiven" yet.
So why is "Indiscreet" so good? It's the normal Balogh formula of letting you deeply into the characters of flawed people and watching them learn and change. In some ways our hero isn't as heroic as he should be, at least at the beginning - Rex Adams, Viscount Rawleigh, believes that Mrs Catherine Winters, a widow, is inviting him to a liaison whilst he visits his brother Claude. When he propositions Catherine she turns him down but his interest is piqued and he pursues her. Unfortunately some of his behaviour isn't appropriate for a quiet village and he ends up being indiscreet and Catherine's reputation is ruined.
Catherine, it seems, is no stranger to ruin. As the story progresses we learn about her past and why she has buried herself in a small village for the last five years. Rex also begins to understand that women can be powerless against male importunate behaviour and that can have drastic results in their lives. He and Catherine are forced together by circumstances, neither wanting a relationship for their own reasons, and yet they have to make something of it. Rex finds his newfound responsibilities are the making of him and he certainly comes across better in the second half of the book as he works to restore relationships, dispense justice and to make something of his relationship with Catherine.
Sometimes Catherine seemed rather cold as a heroine when reading this story but the reasons become apparent as the tale progresses. She is an amazingly strong woman who is able to withstand huge pressure from family and society in her past but who is unable to withstand it a second time. She doesn't delve as deeply into Rex's history as he does to hers but it becomes apparent that they are what each other needs and the story, although lighter in tone than many of Balogh's other books (the subject matter is dark but we don't perhaps experience the emotions as strongly as we do in books such as "The Secret Pearl") it is still a very enjoyable read.
Believe the Reviews!***** August 20, 2006
Misuzmama (New York, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my first Balogh and it certainly won't be my last. If you crave historicals novels that are well written and characters that are perfectly drawn, you must read this book. Its fantastic! Very reminiscent of Georgette Heyer in the way Balogh can weave a tale and draw the reader in. This is not light-hearted fluff, but realistic view of regency society. The romance is wonderful and completely believable.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading the sequels Unforgiven and Irresistable.
A masterpiece April 1, 2005
A Real Nut
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In most historical romances, a heroine has courage only if she fights like a man or can spar with the hero uselessly.Indiscreet is one of the few books where a heroine's courage is not defined by the above mentioned qualities but her belief in her honor and the decisions she makes.
Some great writing by Mary Balogh particularly when Catherine narrates her past to Rex. A book which truly makes you feel for its characters.
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