An Untitled Lady: A Novel, by Nicky Penttila
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An Untitled Lady: A Novel, by Nicky Penttila
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Shocking family news forces Madeline Wetherby to abandon her plans to marry an earl and settle for upstart Manchester merchant Nash Quinn. When she discovers that her birth father is one of the weavers her husband is putting out of work--and a radical leader--Maddie must decide which family she truly desires, the man of her heart or the people of her blood.An earl's second son, Nash chose a life of Trade over Society. When protest marches spread across Lancashire, the pressure on him grows. If he can't make both workers and manufacturers see reason he stands to lose everything: his business, his town, and his marriage. As Manchester simmers under the summer sun, the choices grow more stark for Maddie and Nash: Family or justice. Love or money. Life or death.Historical fiction with strong romantic elements. Includes scenes of violence and loss.First published in 2013
An Untitled Lady: A Novel, by Nicky Penttila - Amazon Sales Rank: #6789284 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-04
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.09" w x 6.00" l, 1.39 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 434 pages
An Untitled Lady: A Novel, by Nicky Penttila Review
- "The social turmoil in Manchester leading to the Peterloo Massacre of 1819 is the unusual setting for Penttila's quietly stunning, memorable debut novel. A very highly recommended book."--Historical Novel Society
- "Penttila shows a deft hand with complex, believable characterizations that accurately reflect the historical period."--Publishers Weekly
- "Powerful. Disturbing. Heartbreaking. Smart. Occasionally gentle, often brutal. And always enthralling. An atypical setting, an actual historical event, masterfully layered characters and a sophisticated, seamless narrative -- An Untitled Lady is a standout, gripping historical romance, unlike any Regency you've ever read."--USA Today
- "An artful blend of history and romance."--Kirkus Reviews
- "This book was amazing. It was like reading North & South by Gaskell all over again. The characters, the ambience, the fear, it all has that wonderful feeling that I thought I'd never experience again outside of Gaskell's work, but Nicky Penttila has just blown me away. It moved me to tears, and frustrated me, and scared me. And I loved every minute of it!"--Maggi Hesseling, Goodreads
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A picky reviewer loved this very different, rather unique historical romance based on solid history By Ruth Very, very occasionally I stumble across a book which simply takes my breath away. I'm pretty careful about the books I choose. I don't have a whole lot of time to devote to reading, so I don't like wasting the time I do have. I guess I'm usually happy with most I pick up, but even so, there's only a small number of books which I really treasure. This one, which was provided to me by netgalley, is absolutely one of the best historical romances I've read in a long time.To start with, it doesn't read like even a really good historical romance. It's thick with the political and social undercurrents which lead up to the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester in 1819, one of the most clearly defining moments in British industrial history, women's rights and British democracy. And yet, the plot, the setting and the characters are so carefully woven together, it doesn't lecture you, isn't dry, but grabs you and sucks you in until you can't put it down. I love both history and romance but I often feel there is just not enough real history in historical romances. There's too many fancy-schmanzy clothes, or silly manners, and not enough of the richness of real events. I find it incredibly frustrating that there aren't enough books out there that satisfy both my romance and history urges at the same time. This one does just that.Where to start?..- The setting feels completely unique. How many historicals (romances or other) are set in Manchester at the time when the Industrial Revolution began to really pick up steam? It doesn't have the shiny luster of London, which means it's not as easy for an author to research at a distance, and some readers wouldn't have a clue where it is, nor its importance to industrial history, but it has a grittiness as a setting that is absolutely compelling.- The characters are all multi-dimensional and develop at totally different rates. At times, it honestly felt a bit like reading a Thomas Hardy novel instead of a historical romance, but an altogether easier read! While I couldn't describe any of the characters as likeable, most of them have redeeming features, and they are all just incredibly interesting. It really is a cast of many characters, including one dead one orchestrating events from the past, and one purely evil one, who are both somewhat enigmatic (you are left wanting to know what made them that way). The heroine is essentially a tragic figure and her story is heart-wrenchingly sad, and yet she has backbone, and determination, without coming across as fake. Watching her story evolve is the main thread in the book. The hero is also a fascinating figure. He has to confront his own issues, but unlike so many historical romances, he doesn't become perfect as a result of his mistakes. He's human and real, and as for most characters in the book, nothing comes easily to either of them.- Both the hero and the heroine make mistakes, but they are not the usual TSTL mistakes which pass for plot devices in a lot of historical romances. The plot for this one is really well planned and it doesn't need that rubbish.- The writing is wonderful. Great descriptions, great dialogue and a lot of real people and places sprinkled in to bring it alive.The only negative thing I can honestly think of is the cover, which doesn't do the book justice IMO, but quite frankly, who cares when something is this good?5 stars. Absolutely amazing. I'm never deleting this one from my kindle. Ever.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Very fulfilling historical romance By diana silva *received from Historical Fiction Virtual Tours for an honest opinionI really enjoy Regency Romances so "An Untitled Lady" by Nicky Penttila was an easy win for me. Having said that I thought Ms. Penttila really presented an amazing story. She blended romance, history and intrigue perfectly not giving too much attention to any one of these elements and making them all work well together. Most of the novels that I have read have taken place in London or around it was refreshing to read about Manchester. It was heart-breaking to read about Madeline Wetherby or Maddie as she is known. Nash Quinn was also very interesting. As the second born son he basically is not of any use unless something happens to his brother. He was industrious enough to join the navy and become a very successful merchant. Although I don't know much about the Industrial Revolution in England I thought that the author provided enough information to give the readers insight to what a struggle it was for the working class and what it meant to them! I thought that the author really provided emotional integrity to the struggles of the mill workers. The author also portrayed the reality that most women faced if they were not born into high society and did not marry well. On the emotional side, Deacon (the earl and Maddie's original intended husband) was not the most likeable character and seemed to reflect many of the stereotypes of the higher class. Nash and Maddie have a lot to come up against. They have to learn to be married and when they finally come to terms with their feelings their love for each other is once again tested.The twist that followed Maddie was very clever and I thought the author was very brilliant for mixing the "secret" into the story. It was heartbreaking to see how Nash and Maddie's relationship became impacted by the social movements of the time. I thought this was very clever of the author as well. I highly recommend this story, it is an emotional ride throughout history with two very strong characters and an equally strong historical background. This was the first novel I have read by Nicky Penttila but it won't be the last.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Good historical fiction book but boring romance By AnneB This book was not what I was expecting. I love Regency romance books so I was really looking forward to reading this one. While there is some romance in the book, it is really more of a historical one. There are lots of interesting historical parts to this book that deal with the Peterloo Massacre, what led up to it, the brutality of the actual incident, and the shock and despair of the days following. I knew nothing about this part of England's history and the author does a wonderful job of bringing it all to life. The one problem I had with the book was the romance part of it. Nash and Madeline were likable enough and I cared about both of them while reading the book, but they had zero chemistry. They were not even talking to one another through most of the book. I liked both of the characters, I just didn't like them together. My favorite character in the book ended up being Nash's older brother Deacon. He was full of life and very entertaining, I wish there would have been more of him in the book. If you are looking for a romance book, I do not think you will enjoy this one. If you are a historical fiction fan I think you will find this to be a very interesting read. I really learned a lot about the problems England faced during this volatile time.
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