Georgette Heyer

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Ernest Fletcher was an affable, well-liked bachelor, so who would have a motive for bludgeoning him to death in his own study? Fortunately, the unflappable Superintendent Hannasyde from Scotland Yard is on the case. As sordid secrets from Fletcher's private life begin to emerge, the suspect list grows. But a witness whose story keeps changing, a local cop who can't contain his religious fervor, and the deceased's foppish nephew, who can't seem to take anything seriously, complicate the investigation. When a prime suspect in the case turns up dead--murdered in the same manner as Fletcher--Hannasyde must redouble his efforts to find the killer, before another body is found. Fans of Georgette Heyer will devour this fast-paced, amusing whodunit from one of the masters of the genre.

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Captain John Staple, having spent years in the British army fighting Napoleon, is a dashing, courageous man of action who finds civilian life as a gentleman somewhat slow. But his interest is piqued on the road when he comes upon a young boy whose father, the toll-keeper, has disappeared. Staple investigates the mystery while serving as the replacement toll-keeper. After a short time he meets a menagerie of ruffians, as well as the saucy Lady Nell Stornaway, who is as sharp-witted and unconventional as Staple. The lady is contending with her own problems, including a wayward guest whose unwelcome hands are as quick as his temper! With her own signature wit and talent for capturing the perfect dialogue, Georgette Heyer has expertly wrapped intrigue, suspense, romance, and humor into a deft novel you won't want to put down.

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Amanda, the beautiful, imaginative, and wildly indomitable speaker of the quotation above, need not worry--she is to find adventure, romance, and all sorts of excitement in Georgette Heyer's absolute joy of a novel, Sprig Muslin. The very charming Sir Gareth Ludlow encounters young Amanda on his way to propose to his kind, calm, plain, and sensible acquaintance Lady Hester. Intending to perform the honorable service of returning Amanda to her family, Sir Gareth brings the headstrong girl along with him to Lady Hester's family's home, causing all sorts of humorously rowdy ruckuses and delightfully awkward situations. I fell in love with all three of the main characters and was blissfully entertained by this clever Regency-era romance, from unruly beginning to satisfying end.

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Despite the best attempts of jovial Uncle Joseph, the Harriard family's Christmas reunion at Lexham Manner is far from jolly. Nathaniel Herriard, owner of the estate, would prefer not to have the gathering in the first place, and his querulous relatives (and their insufferable guests) all seem to have their own selfish agendas. When Nathaniel is found murdered in his study, it seems many of the houseguests have motives for murder, and all of them seem to be hiding something. But how could anyone have entered the locked room to commit the crime? Inspector Hemingway of Scotland Yard must sift through the scant evidence--and the outspoken opinions and conflicting testimonies of the colorful assortment of holiday revelers--to discover the truth. Comical, confounding, and compelling, Georgette Heyer's delightful Envious Casca is a perfect holiday read for mystery lovers--just add a cozy fire and a glass of eggnog!

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Illustrating how one seemingly small decision can alter the course of a life, this novel (originally published in 1946) follows Elinor Rochdale as she boards a coach she thinks will deposit her into yet another insufferable stint as a governess. She quickly discovers that she has, in fact, boarded the wrong transport, and soon finds herself in the company of the genteel but frustrating Ned Carlyon. The gentleman convinces Elinor to marry his beleaguered cousin, Eustace Cheviot, as part of a business arrangement, and by the next morning she finds herself a rich widow. But with her new status comes a host of unexpected problems, including would-be thieves and spies, a rambunctious dog, and nosy new relatives…not to mention the ever-growing romantic tension between herself and the handsome Ned. Employing her signature witty repartee, beautifully drawn characters, and an impressive attention to detail, Georgette Heyer pulls the reader into the increasingly entertaining and engrossing world of The Reluctant Widow.

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Jimmy the Bastard was cleaning boots… begins Penhallow, setting the stage and tone for the magnificent and well-crafted mystery that follows. Adam Penhallow, dictatorial head of the Penhallow family, exploits the emotions of his kin--emotions that run deep and clash frequently and loudly. Which one of those victims of his emotional abuse murders him in his own bed? Not just a whodunit or even a howdunit, since both who and how are revealed three-quarters through the novel, Penhallow is instead a whydunit, and the final quarter of the book deals exclusively with the fallout from old Adams demise. Does the murderer gain from it, or will he or she swing for it? And will the rest of the family be released from years of mental torment, or mourn his passing? Suspense, surprises, tragedy, and even humor abound in Heyers delightful novel. A Reader Review by Betty L. Ford of Sterling, Virginia

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This "defining guide" answers all those questions that pop up when twenty-first-century readers encounter eighteenth- and nineteenth-century references in the midst of their favorite novels. Jennifer Kloester defines unfamiliar terms for people, places, and things--expressions that were once so familiar, authors used them without explanation. This terrific little book is required reading--and a necessary reference work-- for all fans of Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, the Brontës, and more.

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For more than fifty years, Georgette Heyer's sparkling Regency novels and deftly plotted whodunits topped British bestseller lists. Yet for all her success, Heyer was a fiercely private person. She consistently refused to grant interviews or attend her own publicity events, and she only ever answered one fan letter. (When you read it, you'll understand why she did.) Originally published a decade after Heyer's death, this illuminating biography offers a rare glimpse into the literary phenomenon's personal life, drawing on her abundant correspondence with her publishers and agents. It reveals a complex woman who, though happily married, was far from the dreamy romantic her fans imagined her to be. In reality she was a meticulous researcher who worked at a killing pace and was her own worst critic. Charming yet shy in society, she could be formidable and demanding when the integrity of her work was threatened. This is fascinating stuff! (Look for Heyer's novels scattered throughout the Bas Bleu catalog.)