Regency romances - 27 serie (Oltre 3700 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The bestselling Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, brings her signature wit and humor to this fake engagement love story, with charming results. A most unusual hero Freddy is immensely rich, of course, and not bad-looking, but he's mild-mannered, a bit hapless--not anything like his virile, handsome, rakish cousin Jack. A heroine in a difficult situation Young Kitty Charing stands to inherit a vast fortune from her irascible and eccentric guardian--provided she marries one of his great-nephews. A sham betrothal No sooner does Kitty arrive in London then the race for her hand begins, but between confirmed rakes and bumbling affections, Kitty needs a daring scheme. Praise for Georgette Heyer and Cotillion: "Sparkling"--Independent on Sunday "Triumphantly good.Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."--Sunday Telegraph "My favourite historical novelist."--Margaret Drabble "Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances."--Amazon.co.uk.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Updated edition of the beloved classic by the Queen of Regency romance herself, Georgette Heyer, featuring a new Foreword by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James. A forthright, independent young woman stumbling on happiness for herself while seeking only a brilliant match for her beautiful sister. The Marquis of Alverstoke is bored. Family and friends are always making demands, so when a distant cousin shows up seeking his patronage, he is not inclined to help. Frederica Merriville, head of her young family since the death of their parents, has brought her brood to London in an attempt to find a brilliant match for her stunningly beautiful younger sister. Unfortunately their guardian, the Marquis of Alverstoke, appears to be too bored and cynical to bother with them, and without him, they can't launch into the haute ton. But the Merriville family is lively and likeable and as Alverstoke finds himself rescuing them from one scrape after another, he has to admit he's getting attached. Particularly to Frederica herself, who is so busy trying to keep her younger brothers in line and get her sister married off, she is slow to notice. But as their partnership blossoms, it suddenly becomes clear that Alverstoke is no longer bored.he's in love. "In Frederica we have not only romance--and we have plenty of that--but a lovely and affectionate study of a family." --Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Delicious. Georgette's work is a treasure beyond price." --Anne Stuart, New York Times bestselling author "Overflowing with fun and family.warm and joyful." --Library Journal.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. "A lightsome, brightsome comedy." --Kirkus Reviews "Nimble, light-hearted chronicle of high London society in the time of the Regency." --The New Yorker Georgette Heyer's sparkling romances have charmed and delighted millions of readers. Her characters brilliantly illuminate one of the most exciting and fascinating eras of English history--when drawing rooms sparkled with well-dressed nobility and romantic intrigues ruled the day. Heyer's heroines are smart and independent; her heroes are dashing noblemen who know how to handle a horse, fight a duel, or address a lady. And her sense of humor is legendary. When the incomparable Miss Milbourne spurns the impetuous Lord Sherington's marriage proposal (she laughs at him--laughs!) he vows to marry the next female he encounters, who happens to be the young, penniless Miss Hero Wantage, who has adored him all her life. Whisking her off to London, Sherry discovers there is no end to the scrapes his young, green bride can get into, and she discovers the excitement and glamorous social scene of the ton. Not until a deep misunderstanding erupts and Sherry almost loses his bride, does he plumb the depths of his own heart, and surprises himself with the love he finds there. "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen." --Publishers Weekly Georgette Heyer (1902?1974) wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was known as the Queen of Regency romance, and was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.…

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Condizione: Fair. Discover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore: You're in for a treat. --NORA ROBERTSOne of the great protagonists of the historical novel. --PHILIPA GREGORY She's the original. --JULIA QUIN Georgette Heyer created a genre so rich that thousands of us have been mining it ever since.--LORETA CHASENo one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit.--LISA KLEYPASGeorgette Heyer's legacy is a gift to all of us who love the Regency period.--LORAINE HEATHGeorgette Heyer's Regency romances are my perennial favorites --LENORA BELHoratia 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.…

Condizione: Good. Discover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore: You're in for a treat. --NORA ROBERTSOne of the great protagonists of the historical novel. --PHILIPA GREGORY She's the original. --JULIA QUIN Georgette Heyer created a genre so rich that thousands of us have been mining it ever since.--LORETA CHASENo one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit.--LISA KLEYPASGeorgette Heyer's legacy is a gift to all of us who love the Regency period.--LORAINE HEATHGeorgette Heyer's Regency romances are my perennial favorites --LENORA BELHoratia 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.…

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Condizione: Fair. What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hookey from his suffociaating dignity.--Kirkus Reviews The Duke of Sale is out to prove himself 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 from his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. A mysterious beauty provides the perfect opportunity When Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. But he has no sooner entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnapping, adventure, and surprises at every turn. Orphaned at birth, bullied by his well-meaning guardian, hemmed in by the affectionate ministrations of a small army of family retainers, His Grace of Sale had reached the age of 24 without ever making a decision for himself In all his life the titular master of Sale House, duke, marquis, earl, thrice baron, had never so much as selected a cravat for his own wardrobe . One morning, in a moment of unaccustomed resolution, His Grace made up his mind. 'I shall try to discover, ' he decided, 'whether I am a man, or only a duke.'--New York Times Book Review.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Bestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, brings her sparkling wit to this story with a Shakespearean twist. A daring escape Penelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin. Dressed in boy's clothing, she's fleeing from London when she's discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham, himself on the verge of the most momentous decision of his life. And a heroic rescue When Sir Richard encounters the lovely young fugitive, he knows he can't allow her to travel to the countryside all alone, so he offers himself as her protector. As it happens, at that very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own. Praise for Georgette Heyer: "A writer of great wit and style.I've read her books to ragged shreds."--Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph "Triumphantly good.Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."--India Knight, Sunday Telegraph "Her books sparkle with wit and style."--Publishers Weekly.…