A bit bland

  I found my next read through the Novelist database at my public library. Novelist is a reading advisory database that searches and suggests books based on what books that you enjoy reading. It includes read-alikes for popular authors, book discussion guides, award lists, and full text reviews. When I searched for read alikes for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, I stumbled upon Indiscretion by Jude Morgan. I read another novel by Jude Morgan called Passions, which is a historical fiction/biography on all the major Romantic poets-mostly centered on their relationships-and I enjoyed it very much. I decided to check out her other book.

Description: When her gambling father loses his fortune, Caroline agrees with his scheme to set her up as the companion of a wealthy and powerful society matron. Caroline must use her beauty and intelligence to attract the attentions of Regency society's most eligible men. Will she find the right person who will like her for who she is?

Review: Indiscretion follows the format of Pride and Prejudice very closely, however, the book lacks the spark of Austen's classic. The characters are relatively boring, with the exception of Stephen Milner. The sparkling wit that Austen is widely known is largely absent in the book. The plot moves very slowly and it never really flowed for me. I had to put it down several times while reading it. Overall, a decent Regency romance, but I wouldn't skip an Austen novel for this book. 

Rating: 2 stars

Words of Caution: There are some inferences of womanizing men in the story.

If you like this book, try: Mr. Malcom's List by Suzanne Allain