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The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents, Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware (Gilly for short) has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling form his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. So when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. No sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure ...
For over fifty years, Georgette Heyer was the undisputed queen of historical, romantic fiction. The Foundling shows all of her wonderful talents at their best, and how she won a huge audience that continues to this day.
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"Triumphantly good . . . Georgette Heyer is unbeatable" (India Knight Sunday Telegraph)
"Sparkling" (Independent on Sunday)
"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic" (Katie Fforde)
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A pulse-racing story of Regency romance from one of our best-known and most beloved historical novelists will capture a whole new audience in a stunning repackage.
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- EditoreArrow
- Data di pubblicazione2004
- ISBN 10 0099468069
- ISBN 13 9780099468066
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine400
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The Foundling: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance
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ISBN 10: 0099468069
ISBN 13: 9780099468066
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers . the permanent glister of scandal [.] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton __________________________ Gilly Ware, the shy young Duke of Sale, has never known his parents. Instead, he has endured twenty-four years of pampering and pandering from his uncle and valet, which he accepts without quarrel. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. Yet no sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure . . . __________________________ 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining . Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH __________________________ Readers love The Foundling . ***** 'What a delight. Loved this one from start to finish, often reading with a smile.' ***** 'The Foundling is a fast paced, witty, humorous, well written book that I enjoyed very much.' ***** 'Every time I read this book I love it more.' ***** 'I love this book for the humor and the characters, and I highly recommend it.' ***** 'I'm a big Heyer fan and this one lives up to all expectations.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001395857
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The Foundling
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Penguin Random House, 2004
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ISBN 13: 9780099468066
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A stunning new reissue from one of Britain's best-known and most beloved historical novelists will capture a whole new audience with its electrifying tale of Regency romanceIf you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers . the permanent glister of scandal . ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton__________________________Gilly Ware, the shy young Duke of Sale, has never known his parents.Instead, he has endured twenty-four years of pampering and pandering from his uncle and valet, which he accepts without quarrel.But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee.Yet no sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure . . .__________________________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining . Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH__________________________Readers love The Foundling .***** 'What a delight. Loved this one from start to finish, often reading with a smile.'***** 'The Foundling is a fast paced, witty, humorous, well written book that I enjoyed very much.'***** 'Every time I read this book I love it more.'***** 'I love this book for the humor and the characters, and I highly recommend it.'***** 'I'm a big Heyer fan and this one lives up to all expectations.' The shy young Duke of Sale has been brought up by an uncle and valet. His natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and he enters into a dangerous world of intrigue, kidnap and adventure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780099468066
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Condizione: New. The shy young Duke of Sale has been brought up by an uncle and valet. His natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and he enters into a dangerous world of intrigue, kidnap and adventure. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280. 2004. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . Codice articolo 9780099468066
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Condizione: New. The shy young Duke of Sale has been brought up by an uncle and valet. His natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit, and he enters into a dangerous world of intrigue, kidnap and adventure. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280. 2004. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo 9780099468066
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