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It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.

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'Pure joy from start to finish' Dorothy L Sayers____________________________________The stabbing of irascible General Sir Arthur Billington-Smith fails to stir up grief in anyone - least of all his family, which is no wonder considering the way he had treated them all during the fateful weekend. He had disinherited his son, humiliated his wife, refused to help his financially stricken nephew and made no secret of his loathing for his son's fiancée, a cabaret dancer. As Inspector Harding investigates, he must pick his way through a mass of familial discontent to find the culprit - and find much more besides ...

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Double the murder means double the stakes in Georgette Heyer’s classic crime story.______________________Inspector Hemingway has his work cut out for him when a seemingly civilized card game ends in a double murder.The two crimes appear identical, but were they carried out by the same hand?When Timothy Harte’s young fiancé – a put-upon secretary and suspected gold digger – becomes the inspector’s prime suspect, Harte is determined to prove her innocence.But when he starts digging into her past, he finds it's more than a little bit shady..._____________________________‘A fabulous, witty writer’Stephen Fry‘Georgette Heyer is second to none’Sunday Times‘A writer of great style’The Telegraph‘Heyer’s characters and dialogue are a delight’Dorothy L. Sayers

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The Priory may look ramshackle in appearance, but Peter, Margaret, and Celia, are totally charmed by their newly-inherited country house. But there's more to The Priory than meets the eye. Left empty for years, hardly a single person has set foot inside and, down in the village, the locals whisper of a ghostly figure that roams the halls . . . When a murder is committed, the new owners start to fear the rumours are true – but is their new home really haunted, or is someone trying to scare them away?Dark secrets, an unexplained death and an old country house lie at the heart of Georgette Heyer’s classic murder mystery.'A writer of great wit and style' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Her characters and dialogue are a delight' DOROTHY L. SAYERS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'When it comes to Regency novels, Heyer was The Master' India Knight'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' Stephen Fry__________Sir Nicholas Beauvallet has never been known to resist a challenge.When he captures a galleon at sea, and the treasure turns out to be the lovely Dona Dominica de Rada y Silva, he vows to return her and her father to the shores of Spain.But, upon his immediate return, he proposes another venture; one more reckless than any of his exploits on the high seas which have made him the equal of Sir Francis Drake and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I.He will take Dominica as his bride, even if it leads him into peril ...__________Reader's love Beauvallet. . .***** 'There was nothing I didn't love about this tale. Five stars all the way!'***** 'In a word, wonderful!'***** 'I loved this story so much!'***** 'A nail biter, this story is filled with interesting characters and humour.'***** 'This is one I reread and enjoy often.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Heyer was the master' India Knight'If you haven't read Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store' Harriet Evans'Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy' Daily Mail__________Even as a fourteen-year-old orphan, Simon Beauvallet knows his own mind.Later, friend and foe alike will know better than to cross the flaxen-haired mountain of a man whose exploits in battle have earned him knighthood, lands and gilded armour.However, his close circle of friends know him by another name: Simon the Coldheart.He seems to be a man incapable of love - until in Normandy he meets Lady Margaret, the so-called spitfire of Belremy.Can she melt Simon's icy demeanour and quench his fiery rage?__________Readers love Simon the Coldheart ...***** 'A masterpiece of genre.'***** 'I really love this book.'***** 'Georgette Heyer always writes a great tale, well researched and always enjoyable.'***** 'For all my friends that like high adventure, chivalry, history, romance, and good writing, you have found what you are looking for.'***** 'The characters are living and breathing, and each of them stands out.'

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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_________________Growing up in England's most turbulent era on the wild and lawless Northern Marches, John Duke of Bedford grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV.Through his loyalty, strength, and superb fighting power, he would go on to became the greatest ally his brother, King Henry V, could have asked for.Filled with the clash of bitter rivalries and deadly power struggles, this is Georgette Heyer's final and most ambitious novel._________________Readers love My Lord John ...***** 'I found this book absolutely incredible.'***** 'Truly brilliant.'***** 'She truly knew how to bring history to life.'***** 'A brilliant, well-researched, beautifully written yet sadly unfinished novel.'

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Affairs of honour between bucks and blades, rakes and rascals; and affairs of the heart between heirs and orphans, beauties and bachelors; romance, intrigue, escapades and duels at dawn: all the gallantry, villainy and elegance of the age that Georgette Heyer has so triumphantly made her own are exquisitely revived in these eleven stories of the Regency.Georgette Heyer's historical accuracy and eye for a wonderful story of romance is unequalled, and in Pistols For Two we can see the skills which won her a devoted audience that continues to this day.

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'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_______________Nell Cardross and her husband are madly in love...But they're very bad at showing it. While Nell believes her new husband, the Earl, married her out of convenience, Giles Cardross worries that his young wife is more interested in his money than his heart.And Nell's secretive and extravagant spending is becoming a problem...As she attempts to pay off her brother's never-ending gambling debts, and prevent the Earl's half-sister from eloping with a potentially ruinous match, will Nell's heart of gold lead her - and her marriage - into trouble?_______________'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'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT_______________Readers love April Lady ...***** 'Georgette Heyer continues to dazzle and entertain with this wonderful tale of misunderstandings.'***** 'Another of my favorite Heyers. Its a mix of the serious and the silly which just works for me.'***** 'I highly recommend this book to all.'***** 'This story is charming and heartwarming and absolutely hilarious.'***** 'I laughed out loud several times.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS__________________Serena Carlow's former love now controls her future happiness.After her father's unexpected death, Serena's jilted ex-fiancé - the Marquis of Rotherham - is made the sole trustee of her wealth and marriage prospects.Eager for an escape, she moves to Bath and encounters her childhood sweetheart, the dashing Hector Kirkby - but will Rotherham approve the match?Before long, they are all entangled in a confusion of marriage and manners the likes of which Regency Bath has rarely seen.__________________'I've read her over and over and over again' Stephen Fry'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde'Utterly delightful' The Guardian__________________Readers love Bath Tangle ...***** 'It was sheer entertainment from beginning to end, and I embarrassingly laughed out loud several times.' ***** 'I laughed through the entire story.'***** 'If you are truly a fan of Heyer's, 'Bath Tangle' is definitely a must read. It is up there as a favourite.'***** 'Highly recommended to fans of both Heyer and Austen.'***** 'So much fun! I'm so glad I have just about her entire collection to look forward to reading.'

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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 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS______________Abigail Wendover has no time for love.She is far too busy protecting her niece, who has fallen madly in love with a suspected fortune-hunter.But her efforts become vastly more complicated with the arrival of Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family - a reckless bachelor with a scandalous past.Abby soon discovers that, despite successfully managing her niece's love life, she has far less control over her own unruly heart. ______________'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton'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 Black Sheep ...***** 'Witty and laugh out loud funny... Black Sheep is priceless.'***** 'I highly recommend this to everyone, even if regency isn't your thing.'***** 'Absolutely wonderful!!!'***** '6-stars. My favorite along with Faro's Daughter.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyer's.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde_________________Readers love The Black Moth ...***** 'This is a wonderful story with a fabulous cast of characters.'***** 'This was my very first Heyer novel and I must admit that I was immensely impressed.'***** 'This one is a joy to read.***** 'This book is full of excitement and humour.'***** 'Just amazing.'

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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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Philip Jettan, a handsome and sturdy but tongue-tied youth, is rejected by his true love because he is not foppish enough. He resolves to improve himself and travels to Paris, where he becomes a sensation. Once he returns, however, he is a completely different man...

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'One of my perennial comfort authors' Joanne Harris'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored' India Knight____________Max Ravenscar is a renowned gamester.The first to admit he is entirely void of a romantic disposition, he regards all eligible females with indifference and unconcern.But then he meets the woman his young cousin is bent on marrying - the beautiful Deborah Grantham who also happens to be the mistress of her aunt's gaming establishment.And he finds that none of his experience in risk or gambling has prepared him for such a worthy or beguiling opponent ...____________Readers love Faro's Daughter . . .***** 'I love it! One of the best Heyer books. I couldn't stop reading.'***** 'There's just something about Georgette Heyer novels that makes my heart happy and leaves me smiling.'***** 'It had me laughing several times!'***** 'Scrumptious.'***** 'I have to say I haven't laughed out loud this many times reading a book in ages!'

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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_____________Sparkling characterisation and inventive plot from one of the best known and beloved detective novelists of all time.The death of Adam Penhallow on the eve of his birthday seems, at first, to be by natural causes. He was elderly after all. But Penhallow wasn't well liked. He had ruled over his estate with an iron will and a sharp tongue. He had played one relative off against another. He was so bad tempered and mean that both his servants and his family hated him.It soon transpires that far from being a peaceful death, Penhallow was, in fact, murdered. Poisoned. With his family gathered to celebrate his birthday, and servants that both feared and despised him, there are more than a dozen prime suspects. But which one of them turned hatred into murder?_____________Readers love Penhallow . . .***** 'Full of fascinating characters and plenty of vivid description - this one surprised me and actually made me cry!'***** 'Penhallow is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer novels.'***** 'A real tour-de-force.'***** 'Pure genius!'***** 'Second read, another 5 stars. An original and highly suspenseful mystery, nothing like anything else I have ever read.'

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Tragedy befalls the Carter family following an eventful visit from a Russian prince and a scandalous blackmail letter. The murder of Wally Carter generates a bewildering mystery - how does one shoot a man crossing a narrow bridge without being near the murder weapon when it is fired? The superlatively analytical Inspector Hemingway reveals his unnerving talent for solving a fiendish problem.

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The sixtieth birthday party of Silas Kane was marred by argument and dissension amongst his family. And then, the morning after the celebrations, Kane is found dead at the foot of a cliff. The theory that Silas accidentally lost his way in the fog is confirmed when the coroner returns a verdict of death by misadventure.But then Kane's nephew and heir is murdered and threats are made on the next in line to the fortune, throwing a new and sinister light on Silas Kane's death. All clues point to an elderly lady of eighty as the killer. But as the redoubtable Superintendent Hannasyde delves further into the case he discovers that nothing is quite as it seems...

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When Gregory Matthews, patriarch of the Poplars is found dead one morning, imperious Aunt Harriet blames it on the roast duck he ate for supper. After all, she had warned him about his blood pressure. But a post-mortem determines that the cause of death is much more sinister. Murder. By poison.Suspicion falls immediately amongst his bitter, quarrelsome family. Each has a motive; each, opportunity. It falls to Superintendent Hannasyde to sift through all the secrets and lies and discover just who killed Gregory Matthews, before the killer strikes again...

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' Stephen Fry'All hail Georgette Heyer ... devilish good fun' Guardian___________1745: Robin and Prudence Merriot have been adventurers and dissemblers since they were children. And as escaped Jacobites, they need to be.Forced to go on the run, they disguise themselves and make their way to London where they witness the abduction of a beautiful heiress.They rescue her, but in so doing Robin's real identity is revealed, and both he and Prudence find themselves in terrible danger ...___________Readers love Masqueraders . . .***** 'One of the best books ever. Recommended, over and over again!'***** 'I am in ecstasy over this book'***** 'The dialogue in this book absolutely rocks.'***** 'It's very good fun, and it may be one of my favourite Heyer books so far.'***** 'One of Heyer's more fantastical stories'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Beautifully crafted' Philippa Gregory'Incisively witty, quietly subversive' Joanne Harris_____________Captain John Staple's exploits against Napoleon's armies in the Spanish Peninsula have earned him the nickname 'Crazy Jack' amongst his comrades in the Dragoon Guards.But once the Battle of Waterloo brings the Napoleonic Wars to a decisive end, the adventure-loving Captain finds life in peacetime intolerably dull.When he finds himself lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house.It's there that he encounters a lady of extraordinary qualities - and suddenly, his soldiering days pale in comparison to a new adventure in which he must rescue a woman and investigate a scandalous murder . . ._____________'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet what a treat you have in store' HARRIET EVANS'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 Toll-Gate . . .***** 'Heyer's writing is fantastic - I must read more.'***** 'Umpteenth re-read. I love this book.'***** 'I've read this at least twice before ... and I'm still wonderfully regaled.'***** 'Most highly recommended.'***** 'The whole read is very entertaining.'

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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 Kit Fancot returns on leave from the diplomatic service, he expects to find his loving family at home waiting for him.Instead, he is startled to find his alluring yet extravagant mother on the brink of financial and social ruin. Even more shocking, he is informed that his twin brother Evelyn has vanished without a trace.It's not long before Kit realises the true extent of his family's tangled affairs; it's left to him to set things right. But in the face of Evelyn's continued absence, Kit's ingenuity is stretched to the limit . . . _________________'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 False Colours ...***** 'Love, love, love!!'***** 'Omigod this book was SO FUN. It was just pure delight and put a smile on my face more than once.'***** 'Five well-earned stars.'***** 'Georgette Heyer is the queen of Regency comedy of errors, and this story is one of her best.'***** 'I love this book so much. It's definitely made my top 10 by Heyer list. And the characters! The plot! I love False Colours so much.'

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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_____________Adam Deveril returns from the Peninsula War a hero, only to find his family on the brink of ruin and his much-loved ancestral home mortgaged to the hilt. It is Lord Oversley, father of Adam's first love, who introduces him to Mr. Chaleigh, a City man of apparently unlimited wealth, with his eyes firmly fixed on a suitable match for his one and only beloved daughter.Though this civil contract may work on paper, saving one from ruin and bringing the other desired social status, there is only one way to find out if it can really work . . ._____________'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 A Civil Contract ... ***** 'A wonderful tale - recommended for those who want some variation in the romances they read.'***** 'A Civil Contract is a departure from her usual formula, and it knocked my socks off.'***** 'Very touching, with a dose of humour.'***** 'One of my all-time favourites among her many brilliant and enduring books.'***** 'Amazingly good characters, lots of interior dialogue and character development, lots of humour.'

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'As incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's novels' Joanne Harris'Triumphantly good' India Knight_____________Neither Sir Tristram Shield nor his beautiful young cousin, Eustacie, share the slightest inclination to marry one another.Yet it is Eustacie's grandfather's dying wish, made on his deathbed.For there is no one else to look after and provide for Eustacie while his heir, Ludovic, remains a fugitive from justice after allegedly murdering a man in a dispute over a priceless family heirloom.And so the hunt is on - to find Ludovic and bring him home as well as the Talisman Ring ...Romance, a murder mystery, a proposed marriage of convenience, and the hunt for a golden ring lie at the heart of one of Georgette Heyer's funniest and fastest-paced romantic comedies to date._____________Readers love The Talisman Ring . . .***** 'Fantastic rip roaring comedy- mystery- farce, with not one romance, but two!'***** 'I love this book. I love the characters; I love the plot.'***** 'I know I'll be rereading it whenever I need a good laugh.'***** 'I could not put this book down.'***** 'It's hilarious and made me laugh out loud. Definitely one of Heyer's best.'

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