The Vagabond Vicar, by Charlotte Brentwood
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All William wanted was to save the world. Now he cannot even save himself. William Brook is an idealistic young cleric, desperate to escape dreary England for a mission adventure in exotic lands. It's his worst nightmare come true when he is posted to a parish in a tiny backwater village, populated with small-minded people and husband-hunting mamas. He’s determined not to form any ties and to escape the country as an independent single man. A free spirit, Cecilia Grant is perfectly content to remain in her family home in Amberley village - when she's not wandering the countryside at all hours painting. Marriage options are few, but that won't stop her mother from engineering a match with one of the ruling family's sons. Cecilia attempts to win the man, but what is it about the new vicar and his brooding ways that is so appealing? Could he be the only one who has ever really understood her, and can she discover what he is running away from? As William struggles not to fall in love with the lady's intoxicating beauty and mysterious eccentricity, he finds himself drawn into the lives of the villagers, despite their best efforts to alienate the newcomer. When he makes it clear he's not sticking around, Cecilia strives to restrain her blossoming feelings for him. Just when it seems love may triumph, dark secrets are revealed in Amberley and a scandal from William’s past may see the end of not only his career, but his chance at finding an everlasting love. The Vagabond Vicar is an unashamedly romantic historical novel you'll fall in love with. If you love Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, can't get enough of Downton Abbey or Cranford, or just prefer old-fashioned boy-meets-girl stories, try reading Charlotte Brentwood. Fans of traditional regency romance or clean historical romance won't be disappointed. PRAISE FOR THE VAGABOND VICAR “I am completely, unabashedly in love with this book. Many books claim ‘fans of Jane Austen will love this’ - this one lives up to the claim. It's an enchanting read that pulls you into it and carries you happily along. It was so refreshing to read a high-quality book that was clean all the way through.” Heather from Word Menagerie (5/5 stars) “I absolutely adored this novel. It’s a beautiful, historical version of boy-meets-girl. The narrative is wonderfully written, with exquisite attention to detail. William Brook is likely to get fans fluttering and cheeks flushing.” Alexia Bullard for eBook Review Gal (5/5 stars) “As an avid admirer of Jane Austen’s work, this sweet Regency romance was right up my alley. The romance between William and Cecilia was nicely woven together with the happenings of the village, which gave it a nice village chronicle feel, similar to Cranford and other such stories. Great story with interesting characters.” Midnight Attic Reader (5/5 stars) “Secrets, lies, scandal and misunderstandings, they are all in this delightful tale from Ms. Brentwood, as well as young love. ...A gem of a find, pure entertainment, and a trip back to a time when social proprieties could make or break a young woman.” Dii from Tome Tender (5/5 stars) Sensuality level: sweet,clean (only kissing) Please note, although there is some mention of religious subject matter due to the hero's occupation, this is not an "inspirational" novel.
The Vagabond Vicar, by Charlotte Brentwood- Amazon Sales Rank: #3894865 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-19
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .70" w x 6.00" l, .91 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 278 pages
About the Author Charlotte developed serious crushes on a series of men from age fifteen: Darcy, Knightley, Wentworth and Brandon. A bookworm and scribbler for as long as she can remember, Charlotte always dreamed of sharing her stories with the world. Earning a degree in communication studies, she was seduced by the emerging digital world and has since worked with the web and in marketing. She lives in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand. When she's not toiling at her day job, writing or procrastinating on the Internet, Charlotte can be found snuggling with her cat Sophie, warbling at the piano, sipping a hot chocolate or enjoying the great outdoors.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Thoroughly enjoyable read By Jillian As a huge Austen/Brontë fan I've been disappointed time and time again by modern "historical fiction" that promised a good read but turned out to just be soft porn in bonnets.This is not one of those books.This is one for the romantics, the detail-oriented, those who love a good plot twist, likeable characters and believable dialogue. You'll find yourself torn between dismay and relief as the hero and heroine come to terms with their growing attraction for each other - an attraction which neither of them initially welcomes.And while the inevitable romance slowly unfolds, there is plenty of entertainment to be had in the myriad subplots - mysteries, intrigue and scandal amongst the upper class of picturesque Amberley.The Vagabond Vicar is a light-hearted, refreshing romp through the ins-and-outs of small town politics and romance. The attention to detail will astound you, the humour will amuse you, and the characters will captivate you. And before you know it, just like me, you'll be sitting around impatiently awaiting a sequel...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. What I liked: It was a charming By Aneta Kochanska What I liked:It was a charming, sweet story with your obligatory HEA waiting like a faithful dog at the very end. No, in this genre, a traditional regency romance, such a remark is not a spoiler; it is rather a confirmation that the book won’t disappoint you. I liked the fact that the main hero was a very pious, very serious young vicar who didn’t want to marry but fell for an oddball of a miss. I am so tired with all those rakes. His love interest, Cecilia, was a girl artistically inclined, prone to daydreaming and too honest for her own good but not skilled in flirting or husband-hunting. Overall they made a charming couple.Of course there were some necessary obstacles. Firstly, William still dreamed about a mission in Africa or India so he was very unwilling to look for a bride. Then Cecilia’s mum proved to be a kind of a snob – she wanted her only daughter not only married but married well, with a title, a mansion, a fleet of carriages, a house in London and plenty of pin money to spend. In her opinion William’s modest income hardly qualified at all and there was another bachelor available, the younger son of the local, aristocratic Barrington family who seemed to be the perfect candidate (but not the perfect match).I was also glad Cecilia was given a lot of subtle sense of humour. The presence of a female sidekick in a form of Amy Miller who was working as a maid for the Barringtons and had secrets and problems of her own didn’t hurt either. Overall I suppose Miss Jane Austen would feel in Amberley completely at home most of the time – the author tried very hard to keep the world build properly anachronistic, in accordance with the era, which I appreciate a lot. It was a nice depiction of a time when a good reputation could be damaged by even an innocent secret, when young women pregnant out of wedlock were ostracized and being of a noble and rich gent carried a lot of weight.Oh and last but not least: the cover. It’s gorgeous and it reflects the innocent charm of that novel very well – definitely a good choice.What I didn’t like:The baddie, Barrington. I wish he was fleshed out better. I don’t want to spoil you; let me just say that, as a rake, he was surprisingly inept. I did hope for some more action from his side, some more nastiness and I was given just half-backed attempts at revenge which backfired anyway. I hate stupid baddies. Still I’ve found out he is given a book of his own so perhaps not all is lost.Apart from that the plot became a touch too predictable near the end and, as a result, the novel stopped being so absorbing but, as I said, it is hardly a flaw, being one of the main features of the genre.Final verdict:If you like original, Austen-like stories without any fanfiction play, with just a few chaste kisses between two main leads, this is definitely a Regency novel worth adding to your to-read list. Normally, I’m not a romance fan. I like my stories darker, with a lot of suspense, shadowy characters and death lurking around the corner; some purple prose doesn’t hurt either. Still I shamelessly admit I enjoyed The Vagabond Vicar a lot: it was a breeze to read, it was sweet and pretty straightforward without being simplistic. I guess from time to time everybody needs a little sugary snack – this was my bookish equivalent.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Love and Joy By Arietta I have a very soft spot for HR's that feature vicars, and this was a really wonderful story of a vicar who was zealous but also wounded, and whose over-riding ambition, to be a missionary, was thwarted by the wishes and instructions of his superior. So, off he went, reluctantly and somewhat dourly, to his first assignment at a country parish.I believe this is a first novel, and I think Ms. Brentwood did a great job.What stood out for me was the believability of the H and the h's personalities and temperaments, and the lovely way they fell for each other. They were not perfect. And in their mutual love, there was true joy. It was refreshing, and realistic. It made me happy. Two such people could really have existed and completed each other, and it was delightfully portrayed.If I were to offer the author any advice, it would be to avoid the hash/rehash inner musings of the characters. Most readers don't need things figured out or restated. That is something that drives me crazy. But it wasn't over the top!! So don't let it stop you from picking this up!Another reviewer mentioned the historical inaccuracies; for some this is a show-stopper. I am guessing that Ms. Brentwood might have been trying to convey that the H was the sort of fellow (and the h was the sort of woman) who was not swayed by convention, at least not when it got in the way of true charity and fellow-feeling. Maybe it was a bit heavy-handed on the part of the author, but this is her first novel, recall.All in all, I recommend this lovely novel and encourage Ms. Brentwood to delight us soon with another great tale.
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