Bøger af Georgette Heyer

The Great Roxhythe is a novel written by Georgette Heyer. The book opens in 1668 and closes in 1685, and concerns the misadventures of a fictional spy loyal to Charles II. About the author: Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 - 4 July 1974) was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen. To ensure accuracy, Heyer collected reference works and kept detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. Whilst some critics thought the novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset. Her meticulous nature was also evident in her historical novels; Heyer even recreated William the Conqueror's crossing into England for her novel The Conqueror.Beginning in 1932 Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. (See List of works by Georgette Heyer.) Her husband often provided basic outlines for the plots of her thrillers, leaving Heyer to develop character relationships and dialogue so as to bring the story to life. Although many critics describe Heyer's detective novels as unoriginal, others such as Nancy Wingate praise them "for their wit and comedy as well as for their well-woven plots".Her success was sometimes clouded by problems with tax inspectors and alleged plagiarists. Heyer chose not to file lawsuits against the suspected literary thieves but tried multiple ways of minimizing her tax liability. Forced to put aside the works she called her "magnum opus" (a trilogy covering the House of Lancaster) to write more commercially successful works, Heyer eventually created a limited liability company to administer the rights to her novels. She was accused several times of providing an overly large salary for herself, and in 1966 she sold the company and the rights to seventeen of her novels to Booker-McConnell. Heyer continued writing until her death in July 1974. At that time 48 of her novels were still in print; her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously. (wikipedia.org)

From the brilliant author of detective novels and regency romances, here we have an early manifestation of her literary genius and versatility. G. Heyer masters the art of telling a story and she is telling hers with shocking brutal honesty. In this uncommon social novel one witness the clash of two eras, the fading Victorian one with its prim facade built on lies and deceits and the dawning postwar one with its disruptive nature of rebellions and challenges, as exemplified by its two heroes, Elizabeth Arden and Stephen Ramsay. When a whimsical in work but firm in his love author marries the little maiden who knows nothing about life and hides from it, discontentment and misery ensues. Elizabeth quickly fails to meet all requirements of married life while recoils from physical contact with her husband; her bucolic life in Queen's Halt becomes unbearable from where she ultimately escapes to find herself. She has an interesting esoteric quest in London, Torquay and Wood End until she acquires the wisdom and the strength to deal honestly with life and Stephen. (Midori)About the author: Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 - 4 July 1974) was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen. To ensure accuracy, Heyer collected reference works and kept detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. Whilst some critics thought the novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset. Her meticulous nature was also evident in her historical novels; Heyer even recreated William the Conqueror's crossing into England for her novel The Conqueror.Beginning in 1932 Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. (See List of works by Georgette Heyer.) Her husband often provided basic outlines for the plots of her thrillers, leaving Heyer to develop character relationships and dialogue so as to bring the story to life. Although many critics describe Heyer's detective novels as unoriginal, others such as Nancy Wingate praise them "for their wit and comedy as well as for their well-woven plots".Her success was sometimes clouded by problems with tax inspectors and alleged plagiarists. Heyer chose not to file lawsuits against the suspected literary thieves but tried multiple ways of minimizing her tax liability. Forced to put aside the works she called her "magnum opus" (a trilogy covering the House of Lancaster) to write more commercially successful works, Heyer eventually created a limited liability company to administer the rights to her novels. She was accused several times of providing an overly large salary for herself, and in 1966 she sold the company and the rights to seventeen of her novels to Booker-McConnell. Heyer continued writing until her death in July 1974. At that time 48 of her novels were still in print; her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously. (wikipedia.org)

The Black Moth (1921) is a Georgian era romance novel by the British author Georgette Heyer, set around 1751. The Black Moth was Heyer's debut novel, published when Heyer was nineteen. It was a commercial success.The story follows Lord Jack Carstares, an English nobleman who becomes a highwayman after taking the blame during a cheating scandal years before. One day, he rescues Miss Diana Beauleigh when she is almost abducted by the Duke of Andover. Jack and Diana fall in love but his troubled past and current profession threaten their happiness.Based on a story she had written for her brother and published with the encouragement of her father, modern critics have considered it a flawed work; they have observed characteristics Heyer included in her later works. (wikipedia.org)About the author:Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 - 4 July 1974) was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen. To ensure accuracy, Heyer collected reference works and kept detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. Whilst some critics thought the novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset. Her meticulous nature was also evident in her historical novels; Heyer even recreated William the Conqueror's crossing into England for her novel The Conqueror.Beginning in 1932 Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. (See List of works by Georgette Heyer.) Her husband often provided basic outlines for the plots of her thrillers, leaving Heyer to develop character relationships and dialogue so as to bring the story to life. Although many critics describe Heyer's detective novels as unoriginal, others such as Nancy Wingate praise them "for their wit and comedy as well as for their well-woven plots".Her success was sometimes clouded by problems with tax inspectors and alleged plagiarists. Heyer chose not to file lawsuits against the suspected literary thieves but tried multiple ways of minimizing her tax liability. Forced to put aside the works she called her "magnum opus" (a trilogy covering the House of Lancaster) to write more commercially successful works, Heyer eventually created a limited liability company to administer the rights to her novels. She was accused several times of providing an overly large salary for herself, and in 1966 she sold the company and the rights to seventeen of her novels to Booker-McConnell. Heyer continued writing until her death in July 1974. At that time 48 of her novels were still in print; her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously. (wikipedia.org)

These Old Shades (1926) is a Georgian (set around 1755-56) romance novel written by British novelist Georgette Heyer (1902-1974). It was an instant success, and established her as a writer. It falls into the category of historical romance.The novel's title is taken from Austin Dobson's epilogue poem to his collection of essays Eighteenth Century Vignettes.Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 - 4 July 1974) was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen. To ensure accuracy, Heyer collected reference works and kept detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. Whilst some critics thought the novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset. Her meticulous nature was also evident in her historical novels; Heyer even recreated William the Conqueror's crossing into England for her novel The Conqueror.Beginning in 1932 Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. (See List of works by Georgette Heyer.) Her husband often provided basic outlines for the plots of her thrillers, leaving Heyer to develop character relationships and dialogue so as to bring the story to life. Although many critics describe Heyer's detective novels as unoriginal, others such as Nancy Wingate praise them "for their wit and comedy as well as for their well-woven plots".Her success was sometimes clouded by problems with tax inspectors and alleged plagiarists. Heyer chose not to file lawsuits against the suspected literary thieves but tried multiple ways of minimizing her tax liability. Forced to put aside the works she called her "magnum opus" (a trilogy covering the House of Lancaster) to write more commercially successful works, Heyer eventually created a limited liability company to administer the rights to her novels. She was accused several times of providing an overly large salary for herself, and in 1966 she sold the company and the rights to seventeen of her novels to Booker-McConnell. Heyer continued writing until her death in July 1974. At that time 48 of her novels were still in print; her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously. (wikipedia.org)

Ein amüsanter Regency-Liebesroman mit einer charmanten HeldinEngland, 1813: Die bezaubernde Elinor Rochdale ist adeliger Herkunft. Aber da ihr Vater kurz vor seinen Tod das gesamte Vermögen verspielt hat, beschließt die junge Frau einen Posten als Gouvernante anzutreten, um den finanziellen Ruin abzuwenden. Auf dem Weg zu ihrem Arbeitgeber steigt Elinor versehentlich in die falsche Kutsche und wird unversehens zur Ehegattin des als Trunkenbold verschrienen Mr. Cheviot gemacht. Als derselbige unmittelbar nach der Hochzeit verstirbt, erbt die junge Frau nicht nur sein gesamtes Hab und Gut, sondern auch einige mysteriöse Feinde und Rätsel ...Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine beliebte englische Schriftstellerin, die vor allem durch ihre romantisch-humorvollen Romane weltberühmt wurde. Ihr Figuren sind stets charmant und selbstbewusst.

Herzerfrischende Figuren, spritzig und pointiert erzähltEngland, 1815. Als Gervase Frant, Earl of St. Erth, unverhofft aus der Schlacht von Waterloo nach Hause zurückkehrt, sind seine Verwandten enttäuscht. Schließlich hatten sie das gesamte Erbe bereits unter sich aufgeteilt. Warum war der Earl auch so taktlos, sich nicht totschießen zu lassen? Der einzige Lichtblick inmitten der feindseligen Familie ist die unscheinbare, aber äußerst charmante Miss Drusilla Morville, die gerade zu Besuch auf dem Herrensitz ist und den Earl mit ihren gewagten politischen Ansichten amüsiert. Aber als ein Mordanschlag auf den Earl verübt wird, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse ...Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine beliebte englische Schriftstellerin, die vor allem durch ihre romantisch-humorvollen Romane weltberühmt wurde. Ihr Figuren sind stets charmant und selbstbewusst.

Venetia er 25 år, og efter Regency-periodens standard er hun allerede godt på vej til at blive gammeljomfru. Den smukke, intelligente kvinde er ikke interesseret i nogen af sine bejlere, for hun vil kun giftes med en mand, hun virkelig elsker. Da den berygtede lord Jasper Damerel efter mange års rejser vender tilbage til sit gods, der støder op til Venetias, skaber det et vældigt postyr i det lille samfund. Der går endeløse rygter om hans eskapader og ugerninger rundt om i verden, men den ellers så fattede og afklarede Venetia begynder pludselig at mærke den følelse, hun ellers kun har læst om i bøger… forelskelse.Georgette Heyers historiske roman ”Venetia” tager os med tilbage til Jane Austens univers af intriger, kærlighed og spændinger i Regency-periodens England. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

Regency Romance vom FeinstenDerbyshire, 1817: In einer regnerischen Nacht gelangt John Staple, ein hünenhafter Gentleman, an eine Mautschranke. Doch weit und breit ist kein Zollwärter zu sehen - was ist hier geschehen? Der abenteuerlustige John beschließt spontan, sich als Schrankenwärter auszugeben und lernt dabei die eigenwillige Nell Stornaway kennen, die ihn um Hilfe bittet. Auf dem Landsitz ihres kranken Großvaters haben sich ungebetene Gäste einquartiert, die etwas Seltsames im Schilde zu führen scheinen. John ist von der mutigen jungen Frau zutiefst beeindruckt und nimmt sich der Sache an. Dabei bekommt er es ganz unstandesgemäß mit Dieben, Wegelagerern und anderen Strolchen zu tun. Aber um die Dame seines Herzens zu beschützen, ist ihm kein Weg zu weit ...Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine beliebte englische Schriftstellerin, die vor allem durch ihre romantisch-humorvollen Romane weltberühmt wurde. Ihr Figuren sind stets charmant und selbstbewusst.

Eine romantische Geschichte aus der Zeit Louis XV.Paris: Der Herzog von Avon ist als "Satanas" bekannt, denn er führt ein ausschweifendes Leben und kennt keinen Skrupel. Als er eines Tages fast von dem Jungen Léon umgerannt wird, kommt ihm eine Idee. Kurzerhand kauft er den Knaben seiner Familie ab. Léon soll sein Page werden. Das sorgt für einiges Aufsehen in der Pariser Belletage. Genau das hat der Herzog bezweckt. Er plant nämlich die Rache an seinem - ihm erstaunlich ähnlich sehenden - Erzfeind Graf Henry de Saint-Vire. Doch zu seiner großen Verwunderung kommt bald heraus, dass Léon eigentlich ein Mädchen ist. Der bezaubernden, temperamentvollen Léonie fliegen die Herzen in der gehobenen Pariser Gesellschaft nur so zu. Und auch der Herzog selbst gerät immer mehr in ihren Bann.Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine englische Schriftstellerin. Sie schreib vor allem historische Romane, die eine Millionen-Auflage erzielten. Bis 1972 veröffentlichte sie 57 Bücher, vor allem historische Liebesromane, die in der Zeit des Regency in England oder Frankreich spielen (Regency Romance). Kennzeichnend für ihr Werk sind authentisch vermittelte Lebensumstände, schlagfertige Dialoge und greifbare Charaktere.

Humorvoll-freche Romantik aus der Regency-Zeit1816: Die 20-jährige Sophy Stanton-Lacy kommt in das Haus ihrer Tante in London. Die Verwandtschaft ist außer sich. Statt des erwarteten, sittsamen, schüchternen Mädchens ist Sophie eine selbstbewusste und vor Energie sprühende junge Frau, die sich nicht um die Gebräuche der höheren Gesellschaft schert. Sophy mischt sich in die (Liebes-)Angelegenheiten anderer Leute ein und treibt ihren attraktiven Cousin Charles langsam aber sicher in den Wahnsinn. Doch auch Sophy kann der Liebe nicht auf Dauer entkommen ...Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) war eine englische Schriftstellerin. Sie schreib vor allem historische Romane, die eine Millionen-Auflage erzielten. Bis 1972 veröffentlichte sie 57 Bücher, vor allem historische Liebesromane, die in der Zeit des Regency in England oder Frankreich spielen (Regency Romance). Kennzeichnend für ihr Werk sind authentisch vermittelte Lebensumstände, schlagfertige Dialoge und greifbare Charaktere.

Updated edition of the beloved classic by the Queen of Regency romance herself, Georgette Heyer, featuring a new Foreword by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James.Arabella's one little while lie has spread through the ton like wildfire...Arabella Tallant, modest daughter of a country clergyman, is on her way to her first London Season when her carriage breaks down outside the estate of the wealthy and bored Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Beau assumes she's simply another young lady throwing herself in his path, which goads the impetuous Arabella into pretending she's an heiress.Much to Arabella's dismay, rather than being brutally set-down, as she intended, Beaumaris is deeply amused. He counters by launching her into high society, which Arabella would enjoy very much if it wasn't for the fortune hunters.Arabella's unpredictable and innocent ways force Beaumaris to start helping others, including a stray dog, an unfortunate urchin, and eventually Arabella's reckless young brother. Along the way, Arabella and Beaumaris become more and more intrigued with each other--which neither will admit, of course, until under extreme duress."Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes... Utter, immersive escapism."--SOPHIE KINSELLA"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit." --LISA KLEYPAS"Utterly timeless charm... The dialogue sparkles with wit." --NORA ROBERTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Romance, adventure, side-splitting humor--no one writes like Georgette Heyer!" --LAUREN WILLIG, New York Times bestselling author

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...

First published in 1926, "These Old Shades" was the first great commercial success by the British novelist Georgette Heyer, who is widely credited with inventing the Regency romance genre. The story concerns the notorious and cold Duke of Avon, Justin Alastair, and his rivalry with his enemy, the Comte de Saint-Vire. Avon encounters a young boy, Léon, who is running from his abusive brother, a tavern keeper. Struck by the boy's uncanny resemblance to the hated Comte, Avon buys him from his brother and employs the boy as his page, parading him around parties and other society events in full view of the Comte and his wife. The truth is soon uncovered, Léon is in fact a girl named Léonie and is actually the legitimate child of the Comte and his wife. While Avon is intent on his plan to reveal the Comte's duplicity and ruin him publicly, he is charmed by Léonie's kindness, falls in love, and becomes a changed man. "These Old Shades" showcases Heyer at her romantic best and remains a charming and entertaining read for all fans of historical romances. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

First published in 1923, "The Transformation of Philip Jettan" is the charming tale of romance and self-discovery by English author Georgette Heyer. Widely credited with creating the historical romance genre and particularly famous for her Regency romance novels, Heyer was adept at writing engaging tales with complex characters engaged in the pursuit of love in the mannered and proper world of nineteenth century England. "The Transformation of Philip Jettan", later republished in 1930 as "Powder and Patch", is the story of the simple and plainspoken country gentleman Philip Jettan and his love for the fickle Cleone Charteris. She refuses to accept Philip's love, with his disdain for the powdered wigs and high heels favored by fashionable men of the time, so he leaves for Paris to polish his image and hopefully become what Cleone desires. When Philip returns a social sensation and bedecked in all the trappings of a sophisticated rake, Cleone suddenly finds that she regrets having what she asked for and perhaps the simple and earnest Philip was more attractive than she realized. Witty and well-written, "The Transformation of Philip Jettan" is an entertaining and satisfying novel for all fans of historical romance. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Regency Romance vom FeinstenSussex, 1817. Der alte Lord Darracott erleidet einen schweren Schicksalsschlag: Nachdem sein eigentlicher Erbe bei einem Unglück ums Leben kommt, sieht er sich gezwungen, alles seinem unbekannten Neffen Major Hugo Darracott zu vermachen. Die Familie ist entsetzt! Ein einfacher Webersohn mit ungeschliffenen Manieren und breitem Yorkshire-Dialekt soll das neue Familienoberhaupt werden? Einzig und allein die junge Anthea macht sich die Mühe, den Major näher kennenzulernen und schöpft schon bald Verdacht ... Ist Hugo wirklich der, für den ihn alle halten? "Lord Ajax" ist einer der humorvollsten Regency-Romane von Georgette Heyer, in dem sie auf liebenswerte Art und Weise mit dem Standesdünkel des englischen Adels abrechnet.

The first novel by the #1 CBA bestselling author is available once again. On his 38th birthday, lonely Scott Williams fervently wishes for a wife and family, but he never expects to become so utterly captivated by the beautiful, yet troubled Jennifer St. James.

Adam Deveril, Viscount Lynton, returns home from war to find his family in financial ruin. To help his family, he sacrifices his love for the beautiful Julia and marries plain Jenny Chawleigh, whose father is a wealthy businessman determined to marry his daughter into a title. Adam chafes under Mr. Chawleigh's generosity, and Julia's behavior upon hearing of the betrothal nearly brings them all into a scandal. But Jenny's practicality and quiet love for Adam bring him comfort and eventually happiness. And over time, their arranged marriage blossoms into love and acceptance across the class divide.

Instead of the Thorn follows Elizabeth Arden a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim, proper aunt. Unsurprisingly Elizabeth comes of age with no sense of how to make her way in the world or what will make her happy.

There are three hundred and fifty thousand words and over nine hundred and fifty pages of fantastically written romance fiction in this collection.

There are three hundred and fifty thousand words and over nine hundred and fifty pages of fantastically written romance fiction in this collection.

Instead of the Thorn is one of Georgette Heyer's early novels. It follows Elizabeth Arden a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim, proper aunt. Unsurprisingly Elizabeth comes of age with no sense of how to make her way in the world or what will make her happy. A thoroughly satisfying novel.