Be the first to ask a question about The Indiscretion. One of the undisputedly good things about modern scholarship is that women’s history is finally getting its due.... To see what your friends thought of this book. She lives in Miami Florida, with her two children, two cats and a dog. Judith Ivory -- the complete book list in order (6 books). They develop not just an attraction, but a friendship that was fun and interesting to read, and quite romantic. She carried a notebook with her and would often jot down poems, essays, and short stories. This is joining. Downton Abbey fans. Sleeping Beauty. Search Button. Splendid fun! … When they are stranded together on bleak and dangerous Dartmoor, they must stay close to each other to survive. Sam Cody is a Texas cowboy in England to get married. The Indiscretion audiobook by Judith Ivory, narrated by Barbara Rosenblat. Judith Ivory Booklist Judith Ivory Message Board. Starlit Surrender. I started this in my quest for more of Ivory's work, having just been blown away by how powerfully well written Black Silk was. The Indiscretion has everything. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. We’d love your help. In 1992, within a four-month span Ivory's children fell ill with collapsed lungs, her husband filed for divorce, and their home was hit by Hurricane Andrew. NOOK Book (eBook) $ 5.99 ... 5.99 In Stock Overview. Loved this book. Lataille, Brace, & Co., Boston, 1884. After completing a book, she takes a break, often choosing to travel. I don't think so. Or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The Indiscretion; Lydia Bedford-Browne, the sheltered daughter of an English viscount, decides to travel by coach by herself across Dartmoor in southern England to attend her maid's wedding. It was frustrating. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Indiscretion. Judith Ivory $4.69 - $4.99. She lives in Miami Florida, with her two children, two cats and a dog. 3.5/5 Indiscretion isn't Judith Ivory's best work. Overall, a different romance with top notch leads. Prior to finding out that information, she was more than willing to abandon him and be mean to him at every turn. This story was a nice twist to the typical historical romance novel based around London's royalty crowd. 2003 More ways to shop: Find an Apple Store or other retailer near you. 20 New Books on Women’s History. [4], Ivory has a son and daughter, both of whom are now on their own. But reality steps in when they are found and so begins Part Two of the book when Liddy finds our who Sam really is, and that he's not just some nobody cow poke from America. Lydia is a delicate British lady. Judith Ivory "accidentally" acquired two degrees in mathematics, then sold her first novel in 1987 and closed up the math books for good. Lydia is a modern woman in a non-modern time. Her character was likable, especially as she matures, and you will understand what Sam see's in her. I felt like that was the impetus for the heroine to finally relent and admit her feelings for the hero. Contact our support team! They both should have been willing to admit their feelings long before it came to that point. In this novel, Sam, a rich and politically well-connected American "Cowboy" falls for Lydia, a sheltered daughter of a Viscount. Sam is a great romantic hero. Turns out there were a few things about Sam they didn't know. Berkley had a backlog of novels by other writers and were unable to schedule her book very quickly, leading to a three-year gap between the novels. Two vividly realized characters are thrown together in the mismatch of the century (American cowboy-adventurer versus prim English heiress), share an adventure lost on the moors, engage in razor-sharp repartee, and tumble into an inconvenient love affair punctuated by supremely erotic love scenes. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. by Avon. They hoped that a new marketing campaign under a new name would enable her books to sell in larger quantities because bookstores did not have a preconceived notion of how many books she might be able to sell. Finished The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory and I'm afraid I wasn't too thrilled with it. Sam is a dusty Texan. Much happens as they get to know one another intimately (the peeing sequence was a bit over the top, but I will overlook it, since I loved the book overall). A Texan in Massachusetts. [2] She taught math at the junior high and high school level before accepting a position as a professor at the University of Miami. I don't think so. Her previous books had been published under her real name, Judy Cuevas. Once they are rescued the book goes downhill. I like Barbara Rosenblat as a narrator, but the sound recording equipment picks up all her swallowing. It won’t be my last!) I've read just over half this book (meaning for my own personal metrics that's a "read and abandoned for all time' versus a 'dropped for the moment' marking), and while I'm enjoying Lydia and Sam getting to know one another but leaving the moor seems to include leaving all that emotional development behind, too. Now, in her most dazzling novel yet, she transports the reader to the ruged moors of England to celebrate a love that is daring, passionate....and most indiscreet. the second does the job, The first half of this book - loved it. Too silly for my present mood though. I found the second part of the book sad, frustrating, heartbreaking - and hard to put down. Skip to content. HarperCollins e-books The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. Anyways tricky. The Indiscretion. There's something timeless in Judith Ivory's books that transcends the genre and publishing period of her work. I felt bad for poor Sam. Her family is very supportive, to the point that her father has been known to buy all the copies of her latest book at a local bookstore and demand that the owner reorder. Part one takes place as Sam, a cowboy from Texas at the turn of the century and Liddy, the aristocratic daughter of a viscount, are lost together on the Dartmoor in England for four days - and nights. They are not disclosed up front, as with some other writers, like Lisa Kleypas. And to top it all off, Sam's lack of. The Indiscretion - The Indiscretion audiobook, by Judith Ivory... Lydia is a delicate British lady. It's shaping to be a sweet story in its own right, lighthearted and with a quirky plot. Great title - says so much with that one word. [1]" Ivory switched publishing houses, to Berkley, for her second novel, Black Silk. Judith Ivory, Author. She thinks her and her family are better than Sam because he's an American and wears cowboy boots (cowboys aren't that smart or wealthy, right?). Judith Ivory "accidentally" acquired two degrees in mathematics, then sold her first novel in 1987 and closed up the math books for good. DEVONSHIRE, ENGLAND, 1899. So I won't get the audiobook even though I like Rosenblat. The story of their survival was also quite interesting. I don't think this couple would have had a happily ever after if not for unexpected circumstances. Start by marking “The Indiscretion” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Lady Lydia -- prim and proper English miss -- is stranded on the treacherous Dartmoor with Sam Cody, a rude, rich, rascally Texan. But this closeness creates more than safety -it leads to an indiscretion that could destroy them both. Condition is Like New. Yum. THE INDISCRETION by Judith Ivory is definitely a book that'll make you feel deep down good, and quite insatiable when you reach the end! Part one takes place as Sam, a cowboy from Texas at the turn of the century and Liddy, the aristocratic daughter of a viscount, are lost together on the Dartmoor in England for four days - and nights. What a wonderful story and certainly deserving of all the awards it received. But he missed his wedding being a good samaritan and got beat up pretty badly for his trouble. And to top it all off, Sam's lack of self-worth was very unattractive. I liked the sexual tension, Judith Ivory does that well, So good! Happy Women's History Month! Judith Ivory is a magnificent writer, and I'm so glad I found her. [3], Ivory is most productive when she devotes a continued amount of time to her work. Liddy goes from being sweet and likeable to a complete snob and stays that way until nearly the end of the book. The bleak moor is still vivid after several years. In this novel, Sam, a rich and politically well-connected American "Cowboy" falls for Lydia, a sheltered daughter of a Viscount. The cowboy love interest is delightfully written. The Indiscretion. The elegance, warmth, wit, and emotional intensity of award-winning author Judith Ivory's superbly romantic tales are unsurpassed. As with a lot of this author's books, she has very developed back stories for her characters that get gradually revealed as the book progresses. This time, the gap was due partially to personal event. Bliss. I didn't really like the main characters and that's a problem. The Indiscretion Judith Ivory Do you need any help, or more information? The book is broken up into two parts. ★★★★✩ I tried this one to fulfill a challenge and I’m thrilled to find a wonderful “new-to-me-author.” (Can you believe, even with all the romances I’ve read, I haven't read any of her work? I really, really liked how this book began. It was distracting. Splendid fun! Discover more authors you’ll love listening to on Audible. Sold by cgrooms123 100.0% Positive feedback Contact seller. It's a solid historical romance. Add to cart. SAMUEL JEREMIAH CODY. This is not your usual romance novel. Ironically, the week the book was published she received a rejection letter for the same book from Pocket Books. Another winner by Ivory with an endearing hero and heroine. Once they are rescued the book goes downhill. ... Set against the colorful backdrop of Victorian Britain, Ivory's (The Indiscretion, etc.) American author of historical romance novels. The first half where the hero and heroine find themselves stranded in the moor was great; heartwarming, tender, sweet, passionate. The Indiscretion 400. by Judith Ivory. [1] She earned an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in theoretical mathematics, and also completed post-graduate work in English at Cambridge University. [1] After finishing her first novel, Starlit Surrender, Ivory sent it to twelve publishing houses. Well narrated by Barbara Rosenblatt; I don't think I've heard her before, and she did a great job on Sam’s voice and cowboy accent.