EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

The Convenient Marriage - (Regency Romances) by Georgette Heyer (Paperback)

The Convenient Marriage - (Regency Romances) by  Georgette Heyer (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$11.99 sale price when purchased online
$17.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Discover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore: "You're in for a treat.
  • About the Author: The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman.
  • 320 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
  • Series Name: Regency Romances

Description



About the Book



Originally published: London: Heinemann, 1934.



Book Synopsis



Discover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore:

"You're in for a treat." --NORA ROBERTS

"One of the great protagonists of the historical novel." --PHILIPPA GREGORY

"She's the original." --JULIA QUINN

"Georgette Heyer created a genre so rich that thousands of us have been mining it ever since."--LORETTA CHASE

"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit."--LISA KLEYPAS

"Georgette Heyer's legacy is a gift to all of us who love the Regency period."--LORRAINE HEATH

"Georgette Heyer's Regency romances are my perennial favorites!"--LENORA BELL

Horatia Winwood is simply helping her family.

When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself and tell a few convenient lies for her family's happiness. Everyone knows she's no beauty, but she'll do her best to keep out of the Earl's way and make him a good wife. And then the Earl's archenemy, Sir Robert, sets out to ruin her reputation...

The Earl of Rule has found just the wife he wants.

Unbeknownst to Horatia, the Earl is enchanted by her. There's simply no way he's going to let her get into trouble. Overcoming some misguided help from Horatia's harebrained brother and a hired highwayman, the Earl routs his old enemy, and wins over his young wife--proving theirs was no accidental marriage and gifting her with a love that she never thought she could expect.



Review Quotes




" A CONVENIENT MARRIAGE was just a wonderful book. I thought the storyline in this novel was extremely creative. " -- Booking Mama

" If you are a fan of Jane Austen type romances - and haven't yet tried Georgette Heyer - pick this one up soon. " -- Books and Needlepoint

"a fantastic little historical fiction romp through England... " -- A Hidden Place

"[T]his book is the epitome of a comically charming period romance." -- The Burton Review

"[T]horoughly enjoyable... I would read this book over 90% of the romances being published today." -- Jane Austen's World

"A Convenient Marriage is an amusing romp through Regency England and sure to win your heart." -- Love Romance Passion

"A fun Georgian romance that I highly recommend!" -- Historical Tapestry

"For those who are sorely disappointed that Jane Austen's novels stop at 6, Georgette Heyer's Regency stories will happily salve the hurt. " -- Red Room Library

"I also just love the way Heyer writes. She takes us straight back to Regency England and I can feel it in the prose as well as in the historical details. " -- Medieval Bookworm

"I was immediately taken with the premise of this story, and I liked the way that Heyer jumped right into the action." -- LInus' Blanket

"The Convenient Marriage is certainly a fun and entertaining read that allows fans of Regency books to get a glimpse of what life was like prior to the Regency era." -- Wendi's Book Corner

"The atmosphere of The Convenient Marriage--much like Heyer's other novels--is so rich, so detailed, so luxuriously drawn. " -- Becky's Book Reviews

"The story is funny and the characters are easy to love. " -- The Book Girl

"This is one of those books that you read and think to yourself 'Now why aren't men really like that?' Of course there is no shortage of Heyer's wit and charm. " -- Maymay's Memos

"What a fun, light, and sweet read this was." -- The Bookworm 07



About the Author



The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. 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. Heyer's large volume of works 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. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Series Title: Regency Romances
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Theme: Regency, Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Georgette Heyer
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 2009
TCIN: 78143203
UPC: 9781402217722
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-8716
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

5.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyOpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy