Midsummer Moon
by Joy Reed

Rated 3.5
ISBN# 0-8217-5575-7
$4.99 U.S.; $6.50 Can
Copyright 2/97
Reviewed 5/9/97 by Pam T.

Regency, I discovered, may not be my cup of tea. This is the first Regency I've ever read and the dialogue between characters is very different from what I am used to. It seems I am lacking in my knowledge of Regency so it was not easy for me to judge "Midsummer Moon." It almost seems unfair.

Joy Reed seems to be a very talented author. I don't want to say I disliked this story, I think it's just the time period that doesn't suit me. Hey, maybe it was just this story. If you can suggest one that might convert me, please e-mail me.

I am going to give a run down for those who may be interested in reading this story.

Miss Jane Reynolds is spending her summer with her cousin in the country. Cousin Cynthia has been getting herself in some predicaments and it is decided that Jane can be a positive influence for Cynthia. Needless to say, Cynthia leads them both into some situations that can only make you laugh.

Jane is a very plain woman, or so she believes. She is an heiress, but because she has stayed with a widowed aunt, she is all of 26 and has nary a suiter in sight.

Sir George Overton has inherited a home next to where Jane is staying with Cynthia. After an improper meeting, and all of embarrassing, Sir George finds himself taken with Jane. But because even addressing each other by their first name is improper, it takes a very long time before the two show any signs of encouragement to the other.

From masquerade balls, eccentric and picky aunts, to a mad suiter, this story has a cute plot. I just wish I were more into (understanding) of the Regency genre. I would have liked to get more enjoyment out of this story.