Set in Silver, Williamson CN and AM

Set in Silver

by Williamson CN and AM

romance

copyright 1909

read in March 2022

rated 9/10: really really good

I see this as an updated (to 1909!) version of Pride and Prejudice. Men are "in danger" of falling in love. Money is a serious consideration before committing to marriage. The male heroes are absolutely upright. Courtesy and manners are essential.

But Silver has no criticism of society. It is much lighter, a simpler romance, than P&P. And the heroine, who tells most of the story, has barely a harsh word to say about anyone. Yes, she is honest in her opinions... but so nicely that, well, this book is romance, not social critique. Very pleasant... and very enjoyable. 

This book is sweet... absolutely charming... a pleasure to read. Think, perhaps, of Pride and Prejudice written by PG Wodehouse. An absolute joy of a romance.

Of which the bulk is a travelogue across southern England: I wish that my own travel journals were even half as well written.

The journey: the sights, the people, the history, are all described with a rosy glow. Even the day of pelting rain. is a pleasure.

I have visited some of the places described. Now I want to see them again... to see the sights, to understand them, to appreciate them ... from the new perspective of the characters in this book.

Is it dated? Oh yeah! That is a lot of its fun.

The characters are touring in a Mercedes car.  "In the car" is dry. The driver and his favoured passenger are seated out in the rain. Wearing waterproof clothing, sitting in the pelting rain -- and loving it. Well, this is the hero and the heroine and they are just realising how much they love each other :-)

I immediately re-read those chapters -- and several others -- because I enjoyed them so much :-)

Just thinking of the book makes me think... I would love to read it again. And I would love to revisit the south of England -- and use this book as a guide.

An absolute charmer. From start to finish.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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