Indiscreet

Author:

Mary Balogh

Published:

Jove, January 1997 ; 345 pages

Subgenre:

Historical romance -- Regency

Setting:

England -- Derbyshire, London and Kent, 1810s

Main characters:

Rex Adams, Viscount Raleigh, and Catherine Winters

Sexual explicitness:

Explicit

Keywords:

Intrigue ; class differences, forced marriages, mistresses, secret identities, twins

Warning:

Flashback to rape of heroine

Reader rating:

Reader comments:

this is one the best romance novels i have read. Catherine and Rex not only find love but manage to redeem themselves in the process. as Catherine says"Love can be very, very sweet. Balogh makes it seem sweet indeed. (G.G., 2-3-98) When Balogh is good, she is very, very good. The past indiscretion of the young Catherine is contrasted with the present one of Rex, along with the lasting consequences. This is marvelously captured, but the real joy is the quick brushstrokes that create lasting impressions in the secondary characters--Rex's family, Catherine's neighbors, the village folk, her family-all carry great depth, which is rare in a Regency. Please, please, may Balogh now write the stories of Rex's friends--especially Kenneth, riding off to marry the woman he hates! *Find* _Indiscreet_ and read it! ml (M.L.N., 6-2-97) I always enjoy Mary Balogh. She makes her characters very believable. I like the fact that you can see inside the character's heads and see what they are thinking, rather than spouting off long declarative speeches. Too many authors have their characters give long, ridiculous speeches. You can really put yourself into this book, imagine what it would be like to be in the situation yourself. I've re-read this book several times already! (M.C.B., 5-27-97) I enjoyed the book tremendously. It is a real keeper (especially since I suspect that the remaining three bachelors and the former fiancee will probably get their own stories...and I, for one, am looking forward to them! (C.C., 3-25-97) INDISCREET is a very good book. Balogh is adept in creating characters who are complex and flawed but sympathetic too. Catherine's placid, dull and peaceful life is destroyed in such a way that the reader feels it too. I'll never forget the vicar coming to her door and telling her she wasn't welcome in the church. (I admit to getting a bit teary-eyed). Rex more than made up for his reckless actions by standing by Catherine, but at the same time, I was less than happy for his stubborn pursuit of her. He caused her disgrace afterall. I really enjoy Ms. Balogh's writing and continue to read her backlist enthusiastically. (K.G., 3-14-97) Excellent book!!!! A must read for Balogh fans! (K.T., 3-1-97) I really love anything Mary Balogh writes, so I'm a bit prejudiced, but I thought "Indiscreet" was excellent, bought a copy for myself and have encouraged others to do so. Call me a mushpot, but this one brought tears to my eyes. :) (K.H., 2-14-97) I look forward to her next novel... (D.C., 2-3-97) Renowned rake wants to dally with village widow; she refuses; circumstances intercede and they marry. His dawning understanding of what his selfish attentions have cost her and his recognition of the significance of that loss, and his subsequent attempt to reinstate her to her former life -- with our without him --shows a developing love that is deep and selfless. Great characterizations; a keeper for me. (M.P., 1-24-97) Balogh has more or less written this book several times before, but she still does a pretty good job here. (E.P., 1-2-97)

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