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From Library Journal

The Marquis of Vidal is a bad lot a rake and seducer, reckless, heedless, and possessed of a murderous temper. He is known by friend and foe alike as the "Devil's Cub." Yet as the handsome and wealthy heir to a Dukedom, he is considered a good prospect on the marriage market. Vidal currently has his eye on the young, lovely, and unintelligent Sophia Challoner, and Sophia's greedy mother is more than happy to encourage his dubious attentions. The colorful and eccentric characters fall over each other's plots, get involved in very peculiar coincidences, engage in colorful derring-do, and generally make life difficult for each other. Narrator Michael Drew manages to distinguish one character from another without the verbal gymnastics that the plot would seem to require, allowing the listener to concentrate on the Shakespearian plot and priceless dialog. Enthusiastically recommended for libraries where romance and/or Heyer are popular. Barbara Rhodes, Northeast Texas Lib. Syst., Garland
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Review

The words are like poetry, easily flowing from one page to another. (Amy Jacobs My Overstuffed Bookshelf 20091210)

The Grand Dame of this genre... (Elizabeth Bogardus Thoughts from an Evil Overlord 20091214)

As humorous as it is romantic, Devil's Cub builds to a merry madness of misunderstandings that threaten the hopes of hero, heroine and assorted friends and relatives before all is happily resolved. (Margaret Donsbach HistoricalNovel.info 20091217)

A very fun book that perfect for an afternoon of relaxation. (Bridget Hopper Readaholic 20091221)

Hooray for another fun-tabulous Georgette Heyer novel! (Marie Burton The Burton Review 20091221)

The plot, an intricate maze, comes to a beautiful climax and leaves the reader SO SATISFIED. (_The Long and Short of It_ )

An exciting and entertaining adventure complete with confusion, flaring tempers, a copious amount of chasing, and many misadventures. (Meredith Esaprza Austenesque Reviews )

A wonderful read for those who love historical fiction, comedies of manners, and stories where it's all about the banter that brings a pair of opposites together. (Maya Missani Apprentice Writer )