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Chi è Frederica Merriville? È questa la domanda che si pone il marchese di Alverstoke quando una signorina, attraente e padrona di sé, si rivolge a lui perché l'aiuti a lanciare nella buona società di Londra la sua giovane e bellissima sorella Charis, e si prenda cura dei suoi fratelli ancora adolescenti. E perché Alverstoke, trentasettenne annoiato e molto ambito dalle donne, dovrebbe acconsentire alla richiesta di una parente lontana e sconosciuta come Frederica? Per far dispetto alle sue ambiziose sorelle? Perché conquistato dalla bellezza di Charis?

Alla fine del lungo viaggio che doveva condurla alla dimora della signora Macclesfield, per diventarne la governante, Elinor Rochdale si trova invece al cospetto di un elegante gentiluomo, lord Carlyon, il quale le chiede di sposare il cugino Eustace, che giace nella stanza accanto, agonizzante. Così Elinor diventa sposa e vedova nel giro di una notte… e si trova al centro di una singolarissima vicenda di documenti segreti, agenti inglesi al servizio di Napoleone e assassini.

Set in the year 1752, Black Moth unfolds a gripping tale of rivalry and romance as the notorious Devil, Duke of Andover, clashes with the dashing highwayman Jack, Earl of Wyncham, over the affections of a stunning country squires daughter. Amidst a backdrop of high-stakes card games, family scandals, and insurmountable debts, this enchanting narrative marks Georgette Heyers debut work and remains her only title in the public domain. (Summary by Sibella Denton)

Society believes the worst of Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon. When he encounters a young boy, Léon, who is running from his abusive brother, Avon employs the boy as his page, parading him around parties and other society events in full view of his bitter rival, the Comte de Saint-Vire. But the truth is soon uncovered: Léon is 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, he is charmed by Léonie’s kindness, falls in love, and becomes a changed man.

Beautiful heiress Judith Taverner has her pick of London suitors. But her luck takes a turn for the worse when her hapless brother, Peregrine, becomes the target of a would-be-assassin. To Judith's great annoyance, their mysterious guardian - the handsome Earl of Worth - seems far more intent on wooing her than saving her brother, but all is not as it seems. When the truth is revealed, Judith will finally discover if the earl is after her money or her heart.

Based on a story she had written for her brother and published when she was 19 years old, The Black Moth is set during the Georgian era in the 1750s and follows Lord Jack Carstares, the eldest son of the Earl of Wyncham. Six years ago, Jack took the blame when his younger brother Richard cheated at cards. Jack consequently faced social exile and fled England for the European continent. He has now secretly returned, robbing carriages as a highwayman.

The Honourable Christopher Fancot, on leave from the diplomatic service in the summer of 1817, is startled to find his entrancing but incorrigibly extravagant mother on the brink of financial and social ruin - and more than alarmed to find that his twin, Evelyn, has disappeared without trace. Christopher - Kit - is forced into an outrageous masquerade by the tangled affairs of his wayward family: his rigid uncle, Lord Brumby; the surprisingly wily Sir Bonamy Ripple; the formidable old Lady Stavely and Evelyn's betrothed, Cressy.

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.

Miles from anywhere, the isolated mansion Darracott Place is presided over by the irascible Lord Darracott. The recent drowning of his eldest son has done nothing to improve his temper. For now he must send for the unknown offspring of the uncle whom the family are never permitted to mention. Yet none of that beleaguered family are prepared for the arrival of the weaver's brat and heir apparent.

The legend of the Headless Horseman and a proposed marriage de convenance both have their impact on the mystery of a golden talisman ring and Lord Lavenham's young heir, Ludovic. Neither Sir Tristram Shield nor Eustacie, his young French cousin, shares the slightest inclination to marry one another, yet it is Lord Lavenham's dying wish. For there is no one else to provide for the old man's granddaughter while Ludovic remains a fugitive from justice.

Die kluge 25-jährige Venetia Lanyon hat früh ihre Eltern verloren. Auf ihr liegt die Verantwortung für das Familienanwesen und ihren behinderten Bruder Aubrey. Dazu muss sie sich gegen den spröden Edward Yardley und manch anderen Werber zur Wehr setzen. Venetia sucht nicht irgendeinen Mann, sie sucht die große Liebe! Da trifft es sich wunderbar, dass sie zufällig den freizügigen wie attraktiven Lord Damerel kennenlernt. Venetia will dem charmanten Wüstling nicht nachgeben, aber ihr Herz ist schon verloren.

In all her 25 years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate. Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors. Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she knew only by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel. Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.

Sophy ankommer til Lady Ombersleys hus i London med en abe. Hun er ikke den generte, tilbageholdende pige, hendes faster havde forventet; den formidable Sophy er en kvik, opfindsom og sprudlende ung kvinde. Det går hurtigt op for Sophy, at familien har masser af problemer: hendes kusine Cecilia er forelsket i en fattig digter, og fætter Charles er forlovet med en kedeligt korrekt kvinde. Sophys onkel har ikke styr på noget, og de yngre børn trænger til at opleve lidt sjov og frihed.

An historical romance set in London and the English countryside with remarkable nuance and descriptions about dress, parties, houses, men and women and their dealings with each other, with special insights into marriage. A wonderful ode to our better selves and what we can be if we move beyond the bumps and bruises in life.

Der junge Philip ist unsterblich in die wunderschöne Cleone verliebt, die mit ihren exquisiten Reizen den Herren des englischen Landadels gehörig den Kopf verdreht. Und obwohl die junge Dame dem gutaussehenden Philip durchaus zugetan ist, möchte sie keinen ungehobelten Bauernlümmel ehelichen! Um seine gesellschaftlichen Umgangsformen aufzupolieren und so die Gunst seiner Herzensdame zu gewinnen, stürzt Philip sich in die beste aller Liebesschulen: das mondäne Leben in Paris.

In Black Moth, Jack Carstares, the eldest son of the Earl Wyncham, has faced disgrace at the hands of his brother. For six long years, he has lived as a notorious highwayman, but everything changes when he meets the captivating woman who will steal his heart. After heroically saving her from a vile kidnapper, Jack is injured and must stay with her family until he can regain his strength. But secrets abound—will she uncover his true identity? And when the time comes for him to leave, will he be able to walk away? With a delightful blend of mystery and humor, this tale unfolds with an ...

Den elegante og fandenivoldske adelsmand og forfører Dominic Alistair er af omtale bedst kendt som Djævelens Søn – dels på grund af sin fars mange udskejelser, dels på grund af sin egen vilde livsstil. Efter at have såret sin modstander i en duel, tvinges Dominique til at forlade England og rejse til Frankrig. Han har planer om at tage den borgerlige og charmerende miss Sophia Challoner med sig som sin elskerinde.

Da den unge rigmandsdatter Lucilla stikker af hjemmefra og beder Annis om hjælp, bliver der vendt op og ned på hendes liv. Ikke nok med at han er det mest ubehøvlede menneske, Annis nogensinde har mødt, så er han også den første mand, der nogensinde har fanget hendes opmærksomhed … Fine fornemmelser af Georgette Heyer er en historisk roman fra 1972, der tager os med tilbage til Jane Austens univers af intriger, kærlighed og spændinger i Regency-periodens England.

Efter sin fars tragiske død bliver Kate Malvern inviteret til at flytte ind på godset Staplewood af sin fornemme og skrappe tante, Lady Minerva Broome. Her møder Kate sin smukke, men også til tider dæmoniske, fætter Torquil. Minerva styrer slagets gang på Staplewood med hård hånd. Der er langt mellem de få gæster, der besøger godset, og selv familiemiddagene er stive og formelle. Alene og isoleret på det store gods har Kate ingen at betro sig til, og den eneste faste gæst, Torquils fætter Philip, bryder sig tilsyneladende ikke sig om hende.

Sir Waldo Hawkridge, der i London er kendt som Legenden – blandt andet på grund af sine store sportspræstationer og gode manerer – skal til Yorkshire for at se på en ejendom, han har arvet. Den rige og filantropiske Sir Waldo har planer om at istandsætte det store hus og lave det om til børnehjem. Mens han er der, møder han den smukke og temperamentsfulde, men også egoistiske, adelsfrøken Tiffany Wield, og hendes langt mere elegante, unge guvernante Ancilla Trent.