The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer

The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer ISBN-13: 9780373774166 Trade Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Harlequin Books Released: 1959; August 18, 2009

Source: Bought through Half.com.

Book Description, Modified from Back Cover:
Over the years, the truculent Lord Darracott has ruled his barony with a firm hand and a fierce tongue. But when a tragic accident kills his eldest son, Lord Darracott must summon the next heir apparent--his derelict son's only child, whose name no one has dared utter for the past twenty-seven years.

Raised in Yorkshire with a thick accent to match, Hugo finds himself in the broad expanse of the Kent marshlands, where his future estate lies--and which is home also to the Darracotts, who instantly distrust this coarse and unrefined interloper. But Lord Darracott has the solution--provided he can convince his sharp-tongued granddaughter to marry a perfect stranger.


My Review:
The Unknown Ajax is a Regency romance novel. This storyline was a little different from Heyer's usual fare, but it still had a lot of humor to it. Hugo's sense humor and uncommon background made him an interesting character. The "save the day" scene at the end was great fun, though it eventually felt like it'd never end. The story also started slow and built up the the main scenes, so don't expect a fast-paced adventure story. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

There was a fair amount of bad language (mostly using "God" in swearing). There was no sex. Overall, I'd recommend this humorous novel to Heyer fans.


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