The Ladies Rewrite the Rules

De: Suzanne Allain

Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden

From the author of Mr. Malcolm's List comes a delightful romantic comedy set in Regency England about a widow who takes high society by storm.

Diana Boyle, a wealthy young widow, has no desire to ever marry again. Particularly not to someone who merely wants her for her fortune.

So when she discovers that she’s listed in a directory of rich, single women she is furious, and rightly so. She confronts Maxwell Dean, the man who published the Bachelor’s Directory, and is horrified to find he is far more attractive than his actions have led her to expect. However, Diana is unmoved by Max’s explanation that he authored the list to assist younger sons like himself who cannot afford to marry unless it’s to a woman of means.

She gathers the ladies in the directory together to inform them of its existence, so they may circumvent fortune hunters’ efforts to trick them into marriage. Though outraged, the women decide to embrace their unique position of power and reverse the usual gender roles by making the men dance to their tune. And together…the ladies rewrite the rules.

Seriously Fun!

I so enjoyed this story! I loved the female characters! Although they were incredibly upset at being “advertised” basically, they were not vindictive, cruel, shallow nor catty… instead they were fun, forgiving, loving and kind! Suzanne did a fabulous job of creating strong female characters that also reflected the very best of women.
Sweet and enjoyable all the way through!!
Five BIG STARS!!

Great and fun story

I loved the story and plot. I loved the characters and the friendships formed. I loved the love stories and how they unfolded. I loved the underlying themes, forgiveness, not quick to judge, looking beyond the surface level. This is my 2nd title with this author and I'll definitely read again. The narrator did fabulous with infection, keeping different characters separate.

Just when you think…

Just when you think an author can’t get better than the one before… she goes and out does herself!!! I want all 3 books to be made into movies!! This was so fantastic!! As was the reading itself!! Can’t say how much I LOvED this!! Never before told story! Sometime they are just kinda like repeats ya know… but this was such a new take on things!! Brava!!

Fun and lovely

I enjoyed this light and easy read. I love how clean and sweet the book is. I enjoyed learning a bit more about Vauxhall Gardens as well. Enjoyed the characters the story and the narrator. Look forward to the authors next book.

Smart, empowering, thoughtful.

Loved the sisterhood shown in the book. It highlighted concerns of the time and showed struggles with out being weighted down. Each character had depth.