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From the desk of Meredith Esparza: Dominic Alistair, the Marquis of Vidal, has done it again... After engaging in a most dishonorable and unceremonious duel over cards, he is banished to France by his father, the Duke of Avon. His behavior of late has been more scandalous than usual, and his latest transgressions coupled with... Continue Reading →
Guest review by Helen of She Reads Novels The Masqueraders, originally published in 1928, is one of Georgette Heyer’s earlier novels. It’s only the second Heyer book I’ve read and I found it very different to my first, The Talisman Ring, in setting, language and plot. Set just after the Jacobite Rising of 1745, it... Continue Reading →
Guest review by Keira of Love Romance Passion For a truly exceptional read, Regency or otherwise, that makes you giddy with glee you need to pick up These Old Shades, by Georgette Heyer. It’s a delightful story about a cross-dressing female who goes from rags to riches and from unloved to abundantly loved. It’s even... Continue Reading →
The Jane Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites that many Austen inspired books are heading our way in August, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. Audio The Convenient Marriage, by Georgette Heyer, read by Richard Armitage In honor of historical romance novelist Georgette Heyer’s birthday this month, I am sure... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Lucy Bertoldi: I’ve only begun reading Heyer’s books as of late last year and can honestly say that so far every single one has been a source of pure delight. No surprise - Powder and Patch followed suit in keeping me well entertained. This book, sweet, short, hilarious, with its oh-so-French... Continue Reading →
Guest review by Aarti of Book Lust The Black Moth was Georgette Heyer's first novel, written while she was a teenager. She uses updated versions of some of the characters in her more popular novel These Old Shades. Set in mid-1700's England, an earl has passed away, and his eldest son must be found to... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Considered the pioneer of Regency romance, Georgette Heyer has been delighting readers with her engaging stories, memorable characters and historical accuracy for eight-nine years. In honor of her birthday on August 16th, we will be focusing over the next month on her romance novels with thirty-four book reviews,... Continue Reading →
"No one could have called Mr. Standen quick-witted, but the possession of three sisters had considerably sharpened his instinct of self-preservation." Georgette Heyer, Cotillion Please join us August 1 -31, 2010 for a month long celebration of historical fiction novelist Georgette Heyer. Included will be 34 book reviews of her romance novels, interviews of Heyer... Continue Reading →
Welcome, Deb Werksman and thank you for joining us today to chat about romance, mystery, and historical fiction novelist Georgette Heyer during our month-long celebration of her work here at Austenprose. As an acquiring editor of Sourcebooks Casablanca, you have become Heyer’s strongest advocate by re-issuing her novels originally published between1921-1975. Why did you choose... Continue Reading →
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: During her prolific fifty-three year writing career, British author Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) wrote fifty-six historical fiction, Regency romance and detective fiction novels. She was a pioneer in Regency romance, and is generally attributed by many for establishing the sub-genre that is flourishing today. Stylish, witty and historically accurate,... Continue Reading →
Stylish, witty and historically accurate, novelist Georgette Heyer has been delighting readers with her romantic comedies for eighty-nine years. In honor of her birthday on August 16th, Austenprose.com will feature a month long event ‘Celebrating Georgette Heyer’ featuring thirty-four book reviews of her romance novels, guest blogs, interviews of Heyer enthusiast from the blog-o-sphere, academia... Continue Reading →
The Austen book sleuth is happy to inform Janeites that Jane Austen inspired books are heading our way in May, so keep your eyes open for these new titles. Editor’s note: This month’s selections are comprised of re-issued, re-titled and re-written selections. Shocking! Has the economic recession finally hit Austen bookland? Fiction (prequels, sequels, retellings, variations,... Continue Reading →
