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Book SynopsisIf you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!
''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser
''Once you step into her world, you won''t look back.'' Katie Fforde
''If you haven''t ready Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!'' Harriet Evans
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A veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington''s army.
But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, he falls instantly in love.
With the selfsame ardour he so frequently displays in battle, Harry dives happily into marriage. In his beautiful young bride, he finds a kindred spirit: bold and courageous, she is his perfect match.
But for Juana, who chooses to accompany her new husband''s army, a long, perilous year of war must follow ...
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Georgette Heyer is unbeatable -- India Knight
My favourite historical novelist - stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours -- Margaret Drabble
A writer of great wit and style . . . I've read her books to ragged shreds -- Kate Fenton * Daily Telegraph *
Sparkling * The Independent *
