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Book Reviews of The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1)

The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1)
The Wyndham Legacy - Legacy, Bk 1
Author: Catherine Coulter
ISBN-13: 9780399138782
ISBN-10: 0399138781
Publication Date: 1/4/1994
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 33 ratings
Publisher: Putnam
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
The characters all speak in an odd stilted manner, and the hero keeps treating the heroine like dirt. Then they have sex and get married. That's romantic!
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 224 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This is first novel of the Legacy trilogy set in England in the Regency era. There are unexpected plot twists, witty dialogue and an truly engaging cast of characters that contribute to the charm of this regency romanace. Catherine Coulter's characters quickly come alive and draw the reader into the story. You will find yourself rooting for the good guys and hissing at the bad guys. This is an entertaining read with interesting and varied characters, historical local color and a well-paced plot. There is a reluckant Earl, an illegitimate Duchess, and three servants who are cocky, smart, good plotters and better friends who don't know the meaning of subservient. There are buckets of intrigue, laughter, and a love story that will keep you turning the pages.
Smokey avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 265 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is the first in a trilogy. I loved this book, and the series (read also the Nightingale Legacy, and the Valentine Legacy). I found all of these to be quite funny at times, and the hero/heroines unique. One of the first Coulter novels I read. I just had to keep the series, and plan to re-read them .
VeganFreak avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 3
Part one of a trilogy. Second book is The Nightengale Legacy. Third book is The Valentine Legacy.
TakingTime avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 1072 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
England during the Regency period... two strong characters..an Earl and a Duchess, intertwine their lives and throw in a cast of subservient (really ??) servants and this book brings you love and laughter...
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
As always another great read from Catherine Coulter..Great to the very end... Could hardly but it down...
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
good book, kept you interested and wondering the whole time.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
One of her best.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Historical Novel that catches your attention right away.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
good combination of historical and contemporary
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 3389 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Coulter is the "ace" of historical romances - loved this book.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
great story
TNmomof3 avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
There were quite a few humorous conversations between the two main characters, but I didn't like that they were cousins. That was icky to me.
bichonmom avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Catherine Coulter is one of my favorite authors.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 191 more book reviews
Regency romance and thriller by popular author Catherine Coulter
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This is the first novel of the Wyndhan Legacy.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 83 more book reviews
First in the "Legacy" series.
toni avatar reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 351 more book reviews
historical romance novel...
Unexpected plot twists, witty dialogue and an engaging cast of secondary characters contribute to the charm of a new Regency romance by the author of The Heiress Bride . The Earl of Chase's illegitimate daughter Josephina Cochrain, nicknamed "the Duchess" by her antagonistic cousin Marcus Wyndham because of her precocious self-possession, unexpectedly becomes both legitimate and an heiress upon her father's death.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 244 more book reviews
Unexpected plot twists, witty dialogue and an engaging cast of secondary characters contribute to the charm of a new Regency romance by the author of The Heiress Bride . The Earl of Chase's illegitimate daughter Josephina Cochrain, nicknamed "the Duchess" by her antagonistic cousin Marcus Wyndham because of her precocious self-possession, unexpectedly becomes both legitimate and an heiress upon her father's death. His nephew Marcus receives the title but little else; Josephina inherits most of the money but will lose it all unless she weds her obnoxious cousin. The two protagonists are quite predictable, although Josephina at one point embarks on a course of action completely out of character, but Coulter surrounds them with memorable eccentrics, and the action never slows. Attempted murders, hidden treasure and a special secret of Josephina's known only to her faithful manservant Badger all ensure that this first volume in a planned trilogy creates plenty of situations for subsequent novels to explore.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 26 more book reviews
I have not read this book. I have 2 copies on my shelves.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on + 121 more book reviews
The Earl of Chase's illegitimate daughter Josephina Cochrain, nicknamed "the Duchess" by her antagonistic cousin Marcus Wyndham because of her precocious self-possession, unexpectedly becomes both legitimate and an heiress upon her father's death. His nephew Marcus receives the title but little else; Josephina inherits most of the money but will lose it all unless she weds her obnoxious cousin. The two protagonists are quite predictable, although Josephina at one point embarks on a course of action completely out of character, but Coulter surrounds them with memorable eccentrics, and the action never slows. Attempted murders, hidden treasure and a special secret of Josephina's known only to her faithful manservant Badger all ensure that this first volume in a planned trilogy creates plenty of situations for subsequent novels to explore.
reviewed The Wyndham Legacy (Legacy, Bk 1) on
The Earl of Chase's illegitimate daughter Josephina Cochrain, nicknamed "the Duchess" by her antagonistic cousin Marcus Wyndham because of her precocious self-possession, unexpectedly becomes both legitimate and an heiress upon her father's death. His nephew Marcus receives the title but little else; Josephina inherits most of the money but will lose it all unless she weds her obnoxious cousin. The two protagonists are quite predictable, although Josephina at one point embarks on a course of action completely out of character, but Coulter surrounds them with memorable eccentrics, and the action never slows. Attempted murders, hidden treasure and a special secret of Josephina's known only to her faithful manservant Badger all ensure that this first volume in a planned trilogy creates plenty of situations for subsequent novels to explore.
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a little worn but not torn