The Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig

[EC2]

Just finished this one. I'll try and get a short review written before next week.
Setting is France in 1803 and a novel of spying, derring do and romance.
It's very tongue in cheek. I found it playful, entertaining and a touch fluffy, but if you need something joyful and superficial (not in a bad way) this will fit the bill. More anon.

[diamondlil]

They are light and fluffy but they are a lot of fun, and as long as you don't go into it expecting anything more then you won't be disappointed.

[Volgadon]

Are they the ones based on other members of the Pimpernel's ring?

[EC2]

Are they the ones based on other members of the Pimpernel's ring?

Volgadon, yes they are, and I should have called the one I read The Secret History of the Pink Carnation and not just The Pink Carnation.

[Vanessa]

I've got this on my TBR pile as I thought it sounded fun!

[princess garnet]

I only read the first book. It's fun reading.

[tsjmom]

This was by far my favorite of her first 3 (the ones I've read). The follow ups were predictable and somewhat boring. I found the attraction between the main characters in Pink Carnation thrilling. I could feel the excitement (that scene on the boat on the Seine ..... oh my;) )

[diamondlil]

I just wrote my review for the fourth one, and the biggest complaint I had was a lack of chemistry. I will keep reading though, because I have to know that everyone gets their HEA!