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![]() | A Lady of His Own (2004) (The fourth book in the Bastion Club series) A novel by Stephanie Laurens |
Publisher's Weekly
Regency romance juggernaut Laurens shows signs of fatigue in the third book of her Bastion Club septet (after The Lady Chosen and A Gentleman's Honor). Lord Charles St. Austell, earl of Lostwithiel, is one of the seven noble members of the Bastion Club ("a last bastion against the matchmakers of the ton") who served as spies during the Napoleonic wars and who still do a bit of investigating for the Crown when they're not braving eager ladies on the marriage mart. At his country estate, Charles encounters old friend (and old flame) Lady Penelope Selborne, who's up to her neck in intrigue. Penny's late brother may have been involved in schemes to smuggle secrets to France during the war-schemes that seem to be continuing with new sources even after his death. The novel features all the steamy sensuality for which Laurens is known, but the sex scenes lack the spark typical of her best work; Penny and Charles spend far too much time staring longingly at each other, dutifully denying their own urges. The unwieldy spy plot, meanwhile, progresses with agonizing slowness as the two interrogate every suspicious newcomer in town. Dedicated fans will probably stick with Laurens through the remaining four Bastion Club titles, but she's going to have to pick up the pace if she's to keep others intrigued. Agent, Nancy Yost. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Genre: Historical Romance
Regency romance juggernaut Laurens shows signs of fatigue in the third book of her Bastion Club septet (after The Lady Chosen and A Gentleman's Honor). Lord Charles St. Austell, earl of Lostwithiel, is one of the seven noble members of the Bastion Club ("a last bastion against the matchmakers of the ton") who served as spies during the Napoleonic wars and who still do a bit of investigating for the Crown when they're not braving eager ladies on the marriage mart. At his country estate, Charles encounters old friend (and old flame) Lady Penelope Selborne, who's up to her neck in intrigue. Penny's late brother may have been involved in schemes to smuggle secrets to France during the war-schemes that seem to be continuing with new sources even after his death. The novel features all the steamy sensuality for which Laurens is known, but the sex scenes lack the spark typical of her best work; Penny and Charles spend far too much time staring longingly at each other, dutifully denying their own urges. The unwieldy spy plot, meanwhile, progresses with agonizing slowness as the two interrogate every suspicious newcomer in town. Dedicated fans will probably stick with Laurens through the remaining four Bastion Club titles, but she's going to have to pick up the pace if she's to keep others intrigued. Agent, Nancy Yost. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Genre: Historical Romance
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Hardback Editions
November 2004 : Hardback
| Title: A Lady of His Own Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 1-59688-004-X / 9781596880047 (USA edition) Publisher: Large Print Book Company Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2004 : Hardback
| Title: A Lady of His Own (A Bastion Club Novel) Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0-7394-4614-2 / 978-0-7394-4614-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Avon Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
January 2010 : Paperback
| Title: A Lady Of His Own: Bastion Club Series: Book 3 Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0-7499-4033-6 / 978-0-7499-4033-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Piatkus Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2007 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: A LADY OF HIS OWN Author(s): STEPHANIE LAURENS ISBN: 0-06-137930-1 / 978-0-06-137930-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Avon Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
February 2005 : Paperback
| Title: A Lady Of His Own (Large Print) (Paperback) Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 1-59688-029-5 / 9781596880290 (USA edition) Publisher: The Large Print Book Company Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2005 : Paperback
| Title: A Lady of His Own Author(s): Stephanie Laurens Publisher: Avon Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
2005 : Paperback
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October 2004 : Paperback
| Title: Lady of His Own Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0-7322-8100-8 / 978-0-7322-8100-7 (Australia edition) Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
September 2004 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: A Lady of His Own (Bastion Club) Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 0-06-059330-X / 978-0-06-059330-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Avon Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2004 : Paperback
| Title: A Lady of His Own (A Bastion Club Novel) Author(s): Stephanie Laurens Publisher: Avon Books, Inc. Availability: Amazon More details... |
Audio Editions
2004 : Audio Cassette
| Title: A Lady of His Own Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 1-4281-8399-X / 978-1-4281-8399-5 (USA edition) Publisher: RecordedBooks Availability: Amazon More details... |
2004 : Audio CD
| Title: A Lady of His Own Author(s): Stephanie Laurens ISBN: 1-4281-8402-3 / 978-1-4281-8402-2 (USA edition) Publisher: RecordedBooks Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
October 2009 : Kindle edition
| Title: A Lady of His Own (Bastion Club) Author(s): Stephanie Laurens Publisher: HarperCollins e-books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
2004 : Unknown
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