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Highlights
- Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen.
- About the Author: The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman.
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
- Series Name: Regency Romances
Description
About the Book
Originally published: London: Heinemann, 1958.Book Synopsis
Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."--Publishers Weekly
Beautiful, capable, and independent minded, Venetia Lanyon's life on her family's estate in the country side is somewhat restricted. But her neighbor, the infamous Lord Damerel, a charming rake shunned by polite society, is about to shake things up.
Lord Damerel has built his life on his dangerous reputation, and when he meets Venetia, he has nothing to offer and everything to regret. Though his scandalous past and deepest secrets give Venetia reason to mistrust him, a rogue always gets what he wants.
As Venetia's well-meaning family steps in to protect her from potential ruin, Venetia must find the wherewithal to take charge of her own destiny, or lose her chance at happiness.
Charming characters and flawless prose make Venetia a fan favorite from the Queen of Regency Romance. Fans of Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt and Jane Ashford will be delighted by this story about finding love, redemption, and the courage to follow your heart.
Other Regency Romances from Georgette Heyer:
Frederica
Sylvester
Cotillion
What reviewers are saying about Venetia
"A wonderful story whose characters, settings and, most importantly, dialogue combine to create such a well-crafted story."--Bags, Books, and Bon Jovi
"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic"--Katie Fforde
"Wonderful and lovely and perfect! Venetia is one of the most charming characters EVER."--Once Upon a Bookshelf
"An absolutely rollicking Regency romp. I loved it from the first page."--Library Queue
What everyone has to say about the Queen of Regency Romance Georgette Heyer
"Georgette Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age of the form. Her regency romances are delightful light reading..."--Philippa Gregory
"[Heyer's] characters are witty and beyond charming, her prose is flawless and lighthearted, and her historical detail is immaculate."--Read All Over Reviews
"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable." --Sunday Telegraph
Review Quotes
"[Heyer's] characters are witty and beyond charming, her prose is flawless and lighthearted, and her historical detail is immaculate." -- Read All Over Reviews
"A lovely, charming read." -- Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
"A wonderful story whose characters, settings and, most importantly, dialogue combine to create such a well-crafted story." -- Bags, Books and Bon Jovi
"An absolutely rollicking Regency romp. I loved it from the first page." -- Library Queue
"Delightful...witty and smart. " -- The Book Nest
"Filled with colorful antiquated language and wonderful tidbits about the Regency era that I found fascinating... " -- Jane Austen's World
"Georgette Heyer is quite the author. Her beloved reputation is well deserved... " -- The Calico Critic
"I do recommend this one to romance lovers. The style is humorous and I love the old talk." -- Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
"I fall more in love with Georgette Heyer with each book I read! " -- Book Drunkard
"If you're a fan of Jane Austen-esque fiction take my advice and do not miss Georgette Heyer!" -- Once Upon A Chapter
"One of her most romantic books..." -- Book Lust
"Wonderful and lovely and perfect! Venetia is one of the most charming characters EVER." -- Once Upon a Bookshelf
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.