Faro's Daughter (Regency Romances, 5)

Author: Heyer, Georgette

Brand: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Edition: Reprint

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 304

Release Date: 01-07-2008

Part Number: 9781402213526

Details: Review "Besides time and place similarities, the writing style and dialogue between characters are pleasantly Austen-esque. There were enough differences, however, to make Faro's Daughter fresh and surprising. " ― Literarily "As always, Heyer gives us well-developed characters, witty dialogue, rivalry between gentlemen, and plenty of (restrained given the era) passion between her leads. " ― BookLoons "All in all, there's a reason why the well-plotted, character-driven, energetic Faro's Daughter is considered one of Heyer's best. " ― A Book Blogger’s Diary "I recommend this book to any reader, of any age that likes a nice, sweet story of the heart." ― Passages to the Past "I'm learning I that if I want an amusing light romance to pass some time this winter, Georgette Heyer will be one of the first that I reach for." ― Books N’ Border Collies "[Heyer’s] prose reminds me a lot of Jane Austen, but she was a much more prolific writer, so fortunately, she has a wide assortment of novels to choose from." ― S. Krishna’s Books "With its charming characters and attention to detail, Faro’s Daughter is a wonderful tale." ― Jennifer’s Random Musings "Georgette Heyer's Faro's Daughter is yet another wonderful romp through Regency England. " ― A Work in Progress "Even the worst Heyer is so much better than many romances on the market these days, and this is one of her best." ― All About Romance Product Description An enemies-to-lovers sparkling Regency romance from bestselling author Georgette Heyer, the queen of the genre Beautiful Deborah Grantham, mistress of her aunt's elegant gaming house, must find a way to restore herself and her aunt to respectability, preferably without accepting either of two repugnant offers. One is from an older, very rich and rather corpulent lord whose reputation for licentious behavior disgusts her; the other from the young, puppyish scion of a noble family whose relatives are convinced she is a fortune hunter. Max Ravenscar, uncle to her young suitor, comes to buy her off, an insult so scathing that it leads to a volley of passionate reprisals, escalating between them to a level of flair and fury that can only have one conclusion… Praise for Georgette Heyer: "My favourite historical novelist―stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours."―Margaret Drabble "Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."―Sunday Telegraph "Sparkling."―Independent on Sunday "A writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds."―Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph From the Back Cover When Max Ravenscar, renowned gamester, and by his own definition, untroubled by a romantic disposition, meets Deborah Grantham, beautiful mistress of her aunt's gaming house, all his experience of risk and gambles finds him unprepared. About the Author Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Upon her butler's announc

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Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches

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