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When Fate and a chivalrous impulse combine to saddle Viscount Desford with a friendless homeless waif named Cherry Steane, to whom else should he turn in such a scrape but his old childhood playmate, Henrietta Silverdale? For all they refused to oblige their parents by marrying, they have always been the best of friends. But as Desford pursues Cherry's lickpenny grandfather and reprobate father around unfashionable watering places and the seedier fringes of society, Hetta is forced to wonder whether he might not, at last, have fallen in love. Without the timely intervention of his scapegrace brother Simon, and Hetta's worthy suitor Gary Nethercott, Desford is in danger of making a rare mess of his affairs. Charity Girl is a wonderful romantic novel by the queen of the Regency romance , and one of the most popular historical novelists of all time.

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton_______________Mary Challoner must protect her sister at all costs.When she discovers that the notorious Marquis of Vidal is planning to run away with her little sister, Mary will not stand idly by.To save Sophia's reputation without destroying her own, Mary will take her sister's place - and once the Marquis sees through her disguise, he will be humiliated and forced to return her home.But the irresistible Marquis is a wilder rake than even Mary anticipated, and her growing feelings for him are proving an unexpected complication..._______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Devil's Cub ...***** 'My favourite book of all time.'***** 'What a treat. I'm sure this won't be the last time I read this book.'***** 'This kind of book is the reason I love romance genre so much. I can easily put Heyer on the same level as my favourite Jane Austen or even higher still.'***** 'Full of wit, humour and intelligence, Devil's Cub is a fantastic story.'***** 'Another absolute favourite that I read over and over again.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Independent'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde_______________Beautiful heiress Judith Taverner has her pick of London suitors.But her luck takes a turn for the worse when her hapless brother, Peregrine, becomes the target of a would-be-assassin.To Judith's great annoyance, their mysterious guardian - the handsome Earl of Worth - seems far more intent on wooing her than saving her brother, but all is not as it seems...When the truth is revealed, Judith will finally discover if the Earl is after her money or her heart._______________'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Fabulously witty' STEPHEN FRY'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'What a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Regency Buck ....***** 'A must read for any Georgette Heyer fan!'***** 'It's a great novel, barrels of fun, highly recommend.'***** 'One of my favourite historicals!'***** 'You will not regret reading this book.'***** 'Totally one of my favourite Heyer novels.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS__________________________In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate.Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors.Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel.Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.__________________________'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love Venetia ...***** 'One of my favorite Heyer romances.'***** 'One of my all-time favorite books.***** 'I've read it so many times by now that I lost count.'***** 'I loved this one.'***** 'I LOVED this book.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton____________________Annis Wychwood delights in her independence.Beautiful, rich and far too busy for love, she has turned down the advances of many a hopeful suitor.But when she becomes entangled in the affairs of a runaway heiress, she encounters the girl's guardian, the notorious Oliver Carleton.While Oliver may be a reckless and uncivil rogue, Annis can't help but be drawn towards his wild ways . . .____________________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS____________________Readers love Lady of Quality ...***** 'I was immediately hooked.'***** 'Smart, entertaining and totally enjoyable.'***** 'Anyone looking for a fun and quick read and also wants some quality conversations and dialogues, this is the book for you.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyers.'***** 'I fear I will never find something quite like it.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry'Incisively witty, quietly subversive' Joanne Harris'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store' Harriet Evans____________Born the illegitimate son of the future Duke of Normandy, William must fight the King of France to regain his Duchy.Spurned in love by the lovely Princess Matilda, William argues hard to make her his bride.Thwarted by the Saxon Earl Harold of a promise of the throne of England, William the Conqueror sails to Hastings to claim the King's crown and sceptre for his own.Written in Heyer's inimitable style, The Conqueror dives deep into William's complex character, his ruthless ambition and both the physical and mental battles he must endure in order to claim King Harold's crown and sceptre for his own.____________Readers love The Conqueror ...***** 'I enthusiastically recommend this novel! Heyer's writing is impeccable and her research is without a doubt one of the best.'***** 'This was always my favourite of GH's historicals.'***** 'Loved this book and am now looking to read more Heyer historicals.'***** 'I first read this novel many years ago and enjoyed it this time as much as I did the first time.'***** 'Overall the Conqueror is the best of Georgette Heyer's pre-Georgian novels.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewer!' INDEPENDENT'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS_____________Returning home from the battle of Waterloo to claim his title as the new Seventh Earl of St Erth, Gervase Frant is met with surprising hostility from his family.Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him - and when he meets his stepmother and young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars.The tensions in the household only worsen as the beautiful Mariann, the intended bride of Gervase's half-brother, catches his eye - and his heart.Gervase may be off the battlefield, but his life is still threatened, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone wants him dead..._____________Readers love The Quiet Gentleman ...***** 'Absolutely nothing beats a Heyer Regency romance for the sheer enjoyment factor and witty, intelligent humor.'***** 'Love, love, love! Ahhh, Heyer does it again.'***** 'Excellent Heyer romance, with a bit of mystery thrown in.'***** 'There's lots to laugh at in this book and a mystery as well. Thoroughly enjoyable.'***** 'Loved it! One of my top three Heyers, in fact, my no. 1.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton _______________Handsome, wealthy Sir Waldo Hawkridge is the envy of all those around him.So when the people of Oversett get word of his impending visit, excitement ripples. But his planned visit ruffles a few feathers, too; not least for Miss Ancilla Trent, who worries about the relationship that may unfold between Waldo and her hot-headed young pupil, Tiffany. And when Waldo eventually arrives in the village, his presence leads to the most entertaining of ramifications . . ._______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love The Nonesuch ...***** 'The book was a marvel. Whatever I'm going to read next might seem pretty poor after this!'***** 'The Nonesuch was simply a charming and witty book. I've added it to my favorite list for the fantastic ending and banter.'***** 'Just as wonderful as every other time I read it!! Still an absolute favourite.'***** 'This was beautiful! So enjoyable, and so Austen-like! :)'***** 'Magical. Still five stars - of course. As enjoyble as ever - or maybe even more.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton________________The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy. And when the contemptible Lord Darracot's eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay.When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him.But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there's more to Hugo than meets the eye?________________'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH________________Readers love The Unknown Ajax ...***** 'Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! What a story.'***** 'One of my very favorite Heyer novels!'***** 'It's hard for me to write a review of The Unknown Ajax without drooling and drivelling.'***** 'What an unexpected and captivating read.'***** 'How on Earth did Georgette Heyer come up with so many distinct characters and so many completely dissimilar plots? The lady was brilliant, I tell you!'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy' Daily Mail'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris_____________When she steps inside the wrong carriage in a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale little knows that she is about to embark on a thrilling and dangerous adventure.Overnight the would-be governess becomes the mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family's name.By midnight she is a bride; by dawn a widow._____________Readers love The Reluctant Widow ...***** 'I love Georgette Heyer - fun plots, fun characters,good dialogue. This is one of my favourites.'***** '[The Reluctant Widow] made such an impression on me that I still remember it after all these years.'***** 'This was an absolute delight.'***** 'Fun, unexpected plot that continues through the whole book.'***** 'Georgette Heyer is still the best; this has a real plot, an unusual one at that, characters that are interesting as individuals, and is still a really good read.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________________Gilly Ware, the shy young Duke of Sale, has never known his parents.Instead, he has endured twenty-four years of pampering and pandering from his uncle and valet, which he accepts without quarrel.But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee.Yet no sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure . . .__________________________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love The Foundling ...***** 'What a delight. Loved this one from start to finish, often reading with a smile.'***** 'The Foundling is a fast paced, witty, humorous, well written book that I enjoyed very much.'***** 'Every time I read this book I love it more.'***** 'I love this book for the humor and the characters, and I highly recommend it.'***** 'I'm a big Heyer fan and this one lives up to all expectations.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton _______________Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is ready to find a bride. His pursuit of a partner sets him on course to Phoebe Marlow, a young lady who is far more concerned with riding than sewing or beautiful clothes. With Phoebe struggling to meet her family's demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. So, it is very intriguing indeed when a visit from her potential suitor causes Phoebe to flee her home. When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . . ._______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Sylvester ...***** 'Sylvester reminded me again why I consider Georgette Heyer's novels the high water mark in regency romance.'***** 'This book has a special place in my heart.'***** 'After many, many years of reading her books I still cannot fault Georgette Heyer as the best writer of Regency fiction.'***** 'This is one of my all-time favorite books.'***** 'This book is SUCH fun! And the CHARACTERS!'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' STEPHEN FRY___________1815, and the British and French armies are massing ahead of one of the greatest battles of all time ...Occupied by the British, Brussels however is en fete.And Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as fashionable as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted.When she meets Charles Audley, the dashing aide de camp to the great Duke of Wellington, her sense of fun and mischief knows no bounds.But it is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and who knows whether they will ever meet again ...___________Reader's love An Infamous Army . . .***** 'This was possibly Georgette Heyer's greatest book.'***** 'A truly incredible novel.'***** 'I love Georgette Heyer and so love all of her books. But this one is extra special.'***** 'A powerful read!'***** 'It is a good read for regency romance readers who would like a little more info on the battle that figures greatly in those novels.'

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GEORGETTE HEYER'S REMARKABLE FIRST NOVEL'If Bridgerton whetted your appetite for Regency fiction, don't miss an eye-catching hardback reissue of The Black Moth' Sunday Express'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella______________________________Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men.Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since. Returning to England, Jack pretends to be a gentleman named Sir Anthony Ferndale but makes his living in a most ungentlemanly fashion, as a highwayman and a gambler. When Jack encounters his nemesis, the Duke of Andover, in the midst of kidnapping Diana Beauleigh, the two old enemies come to blows. Can Jack save the beautiful Diana from rakes, kidnap and ruin...?______________________________'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS_____________Horry Winwood doesn't play by the rules.So when her family are near ruin and her sister is about to enter a loveless marriage to a wealthy man to settle the family debts, young and headstrong Horry proposes to marry him in her sister's place.As her new husband's attentions fall elsewhere, Horry begins to feel increasingly unhappy.Then she meets the attractive and dangerous Lord Lethbridge and her days suddenly become more exciting.But there is bad blood between Horry's husband and her new acquaitnance, and as complications and deceptions mount, the social tangle grows ever trickier to unpick.Will Horry's gamble cost her everything she holds most dear?_____________'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS_____________Readers love The Convenient Marriage . . .***** 'Another good read from Heyer!!! I absolutely loved the characters!!!'***** 'Heyer's characterizations just sparkle and shine.'***** 'Absolutely delightful. As expected, really.'***** 'I enjoyed this historical romance very much.' ***** 'Splendid comedy, with a charming romance.'

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Previously titled Envious Casca‘Tis the season to find whodunit …It is no ordinary Christmas at Lexham Manor. Six holiday guests find themselves the suspects in a murder inquiry when the old Scrooge who owns the substantial estate is found stabbed in the back. Whilst the delicate matter of inheritance could be the key to this crime, the real conundrum is how any of the suspects could have entered the locked room where the victim was found, to commit this foul deed. For Inspector Hemingway of Scotland Yard, the investigation is also complicated by the fact that every guest at Lexham Manor is hiding something – casting suspicion far and wide…

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Slumped on a seat under an oak tree is old Sampson Warrenby, with a bullet through his brain. He is discovered by his anxious niece, Mavis, who is just one of the tne people in the village in the running for chief suspect, having just cause to dislike Warrenby intensely. Only Chief Inspector Hemingway can uncover which of the ten has turned hatred into murder.

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A moonlit night. A sleeping village. And an unaccountable murder...An English bobbie returning from night patrol finds a corpse in evening dress locked in the stocks on the village green. He identifies the body immediately. Andrew Vereker was not a well-loved man, and narrowing down the suspects is not going to be an easy job. The Vereker family are corrupt and eccentric -and hardly cooperative ...It's another case for the resourceful Superintendent Hannasyde, who sets off on the trail of a killer so cunning that even his consummate powers of detection are tested to their limits...

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'My generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh'Utterly delightful' Guardian'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store' Harriet Evans______________Tragically left an orphan after her father's death, Kate Malvern is taken under the wing of her forbidding aunt Minerva and brought to the grand house of Staplewood, where Minerva rules the roost.Her uncle lives in one wing, while her handsome, moody cousin occupies another; guests are few and far between, and even family dinners are rigidly formal.But the sudden arrival of Cousin Philip throws Minerva's control over the household into doubt, and soon Kate begins to suspect the shocking reason for Minerva's generosity.She has no-one to confide in but Cousin Philip who - for reasons unknown - seems to have taken an unaccountable dislike to her...A rich and classic Regency Romance, Cousin Kate is replete with the sparkling humour, memorable characters and intricate plots that will delight Heyer fans the world over.______________Readers love Cousin Kate ...***** 'Great read with gothic flare!'***** 'If you love a good romance, you can't go wrong with a Georgette Heyer novel.'***** 'I truly enjoyed this and will read more Heyer novels with pleasure.***** 'A delightful read from start to finish.***** 'Second, in my opinion, only to Jane Austen.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton __________________________ When Lady Hester Theale learns Sir Gareth Ludlow is planning to propose to her, she knows she cannot accept. Hester senses that his heart lies elsewhere - so when Sir Gareth arrives at her home with beautiful Amanda Smith in tow, it seems to confirm her worst fears. Yet all is not as it seems - Amanda is in fact a runaway; Gareth's mission is to get her home safely. However, Amanda's startlingly lively imagination proves to be more than he had bargained for . . .__________________________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love Sprig Muslin ...***** 'A hilarious Regency romance, an absolute riot of laughter.'***** 'One of Heyer's very best.'***** 'I never get tired of reading her books!'***** 'Perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon, recommended.'***** 'Decidedly a delightful read!'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Georgette Heyer will not let you down' Jenny Colgan'One of my perennial comfort authors' Joanne Harris_________Dispossessed of crown and kingdom, the young Charles II is forced to flee for his life.Out of the heat of battle, the outlaw King and his tiny party must journey across Cromwell's England to a Channel port and a ship bound for France and safety.But the King, with his love of adventure, his irrepressible humour and his unmistakeable looks, is no easy man to hide..._________Reader's love Royal Escape ...***** 'I adored this book finding it nonstop fascinating.'***** 'A suspenseful tale.'***** 'Great read!'***** 'Heyer is a favourite.'***** 'Her historical novels are so well researched I feel transported back into time.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud.Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score.When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin's heart.Can Leonie win the Duke's affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both?__________________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________Readers love These Old Shades ...***** 'I'm not sure that I can entirely express how much I truly love this book and how absolutely amazing it is.'***** 'Loved the sharp wit, the intrigue, the characterisation...'***** 'Oh how I adored this book! Such fantastic characters. I am absolutely in love with Le Duc!'***** 'I can see why [Heyer] is touted as the best of the best when it comes to historical romance. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.'***** 'Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters and she captures the Georgian period beautifully.'

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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922. At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the public’s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the world’s cleverest and most popular storytellers. This anthology brings together 16 forgotten tales that have either been published only once before – perhaps in a newspaper or rare magazine – or have never before appeared in print. From a previously unpublished 1917 script featuring Ernest Bramah’s blind detective Max Carrados, to early 1950s crime stories written for London’s Evening Standard by Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A.A. Milne, it spans five decades of writing by masters of the Golden Age. Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her ‘Grand Tour’ of the British Empire. With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H.C. Bailey, J.J. Connington, John Rhode and Nicholas Blake, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science – when murder was a complex business.

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