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Häftad, Engelska, 2005
149 kr
If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'As incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's novels' Joanne Harris'Triumphantly good' India Knight_____________Neither Sir Tristram Shield nor his beautiful young cousin, Eustacie, share the slightest inclination to marry one another.Yet it is Eustacie's grandfather's dying wish, made on his deathbed.For there is no one else to look after and provide for Eustacie while his heir, Ludovic, remains a fugitive from justice after allegedly murdering a man in a dispute over a priceless family heirloom.And so the hunt is on - to find Ludovic and bring him home as well as the Talisman Ring ...Romance, a murder mystery, a proposed marriage of convenience, and the hunt for a golden ring lie at the heart of one of Georgette Heyer's funniest and fastest-paced romantic comedies to date._____________Readers love The Talisman Ring . . .***** 'Fantastic rip roaring comedy- mystery- farce, with not one romance, but two!'***** 'I love this book. I love the characters; I love the plot.'***** 'I know I'll be rereading it whenever I need a good laugh.'***** 'I could not put this book down.'***** 'It's hilarious and made me laugh out loud. Definitely one of Heyer's best.'
Häftad, Svenska, 2025
287 kr
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Medan Napoleonkrigen härjade flyttade den unga Sofi och hennes far Sir Horace runt i Europa. Men nu är Sir Horace fast besluten att det är dags för hans dotter att gifta sig. Han ber sin syster Lady Ombersley att ta hand om sin lilla Sofi och hjälpa henne hitta en make. Men lilla Sofi är inte vad alla förväntat sig. Lång, ståtlig och van vid att få som hon vill tar hon snart London med storm.
Sofi upptäcker att hennes mosters familj är i desperat behov av hennes hjälp. Kusin Cecilia är förälskad i en väldigt vacker men väldigt talanglös poet, hennes morbror är helt värdelös, Charles är förlovad med en bitter blåstrumpa, och de yngre barnen är i stort behov av lite nöje. Det var helt enkelt menat att Sofi skulle dyka upp och ställa allt till rätta. Och snart har hon inte bara vänt upp och ner på hushållet, hon har också stulit några hjärtan
"Kära kusin är min absoluta favorit bland Georgette Heyers böcker! Sophy är kvick, charmig och en oförglömlig hjältinna." – Eloisa James, New York Times bästsäljande författare.
Ingen har någonsin kunnat matcha Georgette Heyer när det gäller charm och humor." – Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bästsäljande författare.
Häftad, Svenska, 2025
287 kr
Lord Sheringham står inför ett problem. För att få tillgång till sitt arv måste han finna sig en brud, men när den vackra Miss Milbourne avvisar honom står han utan möjligheter. För enkelhetens skull beslutar han sig för att gifta sig med nästa kvinna han möter – vilket visar sig bli Hero Wantage.
Hero vill desperat ändra sitt öde. Så när Lord Sheringham friar till henne blir hon överlycklig. Inte nog med att hon slipper ett liv som guvernant, hon får också gifta sig med mannen hon haft känslor för hela sitt liv.
Tillsammans beger de sig till London där Hero försöker passa in i balsalarna hos den glamorösa societeten. Men när Heros naivitet riskerar att ruinera paret vidtar Sheringham drastiska åtgärder. Något som kommer pressa vänner, familj och hjärtan till bristningsgränsen.
"Underbara karaktärer, elegant och kvickt skrivet, perfekt detaljrikedom och hänförande romantik. Georgette Heyer uppnår det som vi andra bara kan sträva efter." – Katie Fforde, Sunday Times bästsäljande författare
Ingen har någonsin kunnat matcha Georgette Heyer när det gäller charm och humor." – Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bästsäljande författare
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
129 kr
If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS_____________A fiery debutante. An ill-tempered bachelor. A romance for the ages.Arabella, the daughter of an impoverished country parson, dreams of a new life in London. But her beauty and charm will only get her so far - and when Arabella embarks on her first London season armed with nothing but a benevolent godmother and her own notoriously short temper, she quickly runs afoul of Robert Beaumaris.He's the most eligible bachelor of the day, with a personality as strong and combative as hers - and Arabella cannot abide him thinking of her as just another pretty girl after his wealth. So she allows herself to be provoked into a game of deception - one that could have unexpected consequences...Arabella is a rich, dashing romance from Georgette Heyer, the legendary creator of the beloved Regency romance genre._____________'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'A wonderful wit . . . I've read her over and over and over again' STEPHEN FRY'Triumphantly good . . . Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT_____________Readers love Arabella ...***** 'An absolutely fantastic read'***** 'A true Regency romance classic'***** 'Enjoyed this book so much I read it again.'***** 'I absolutely loved it!'***** 'Kept me wholly entertained and engrossed.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
139 kr
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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' Independent'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella__________________The charming Sophia Stanton-Lacy is a force to be reckoned with.When Sophy is sent to stay with her London relatives, she finds her cousins in quite the tangle.Cecilia is besotted with an attractive but feather-brained poet, Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender, and the ruthlessly handsome Charles is engaged to a pedantic bluestocking who seems to bring out the worst in him...Fortunately, Sophy has arrived just in time to sort them all out - but Charles is eager to rid his family of her meddlesome ways. Has the Grand Sophy finally met her match?__________________Readers love The Grand Sophy . . .***** 'The smile never left my face!'***** 'Sophy had me laughing or smiling through most of the book. She is someone I would love to know in my real life.'***** 'This one is definitely in my top favourites!'***** 'Loved every word!'***** 'Georgette Heyer's books will live on long after the Harlequin historicals fade from our memories, simply because she is superlative at what she does: making you believe in romance.'__________________'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Independent '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'Rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
143 kr
If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Indepdendent'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris_______________In all her twenty-five 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 only knew 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._______________Readers can't get enough of Venetia . . .***** 'One of my favorite Heyer romances.'***** 'One of my all-time favourite books.***** 'I've read it so many times by now that I lost count.'***** 'Venetia is, without question, my favourite of all Georgette Heyer’s Regency Romances.'***** 'I LOVED this book.'***** 'Stands up well as a charming and quite powerful Regency romance.'_______________'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
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
139 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' Harriet Evans'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times___________Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate.When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance.But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action.The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point.___________Readers love Friday's Child ...***** 'This novel is all fun, cuteness, laughter, warmness, goodness and awesomeness. Definitely a top favourite!!'***** 'Recommended for.... anyone who loves to read and be entertained!'***** 'I could just not keep the book down once I started.'***** 'This is one of my top 3 Georgette Heyer books.'***** 'Absolutely delightful!'
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
252 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2005
135 kr
If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Once you step into her world, you won't look back.' Katie Fforde'If you haven't ready Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' Harriet Evans_________A veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington's army.But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, he falls instantly in love.With the selfsame ardour he so frequently displays in battle, Harry dives happily into marriage. In his beautiful young bride, he finds a kindred spirit: bold and courageous, she is his perfect match.But for Juana, who chooses to accompany her new husband's army, a long, perilous year of war must follow ..._________Readers love The Spanish Bride . . .***** 'I'm totally in awe of Georgette Heyer's ability to bring history to life.'***** 'Her books on the Peninsular War are just... brilliant.'***** 'Heyer did an amazing job on this one!'***** 'One of her most exciting books; I couldn't put it down.'***** 'This book is must read for anyone with a love of period drama, war and romance.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
143 kr
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The sixtieth birthday party of Silas Kane was marred by argument and dissension amongst his family. And then, the morning after the celebrations, Kane is found dead at the foot of a cliff. The theory that Silas accidentally lost his way in the fog is confirmed when the coroner returns a verdict of death by misadventure.But then Kane's nephew and heir is murdered and threats are made on the next in line to the fortune, throwing a new and sinister light on Silas Kane's death. All clues point to an elderly lady of eighty as the killer. But as the redoubtable Superintendent Hannasyde delves further into the case he discovers that nothing is quite as it seems...
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
139 kr
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The Priory may look ramshackle in appearance, but Peter, Margaret, and Celia, are totally charmed by their newly-inherited country house. But there's more to The Priory than meets the eye. Left empty for years, hardly a single person has set foot inside and, down in the village, the locals whisper of a ghostly figure that roams the halls . . . When a murder is committed, the new owners start to fear the rumours are true – but is their new home really haunted, or is someone trying to scare them away?Dark secrets, an unexplained death and an old country house lie at the heart of Georgette Heyer’s classic murder mystery.'A writer of great wit and style' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Her characters and dialogue are a delight' DOROTHY L. SAYERS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
143 kr
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It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
119 kr
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Double the murder means double the stakes in Georgette Heyer’s classic crime story.______________________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.But when he starts digging into her past, he finds it's more than a little bit shady..._____________________________‘A fabulous, witty writer’Stephen Fry‘Georgette Heyer is second to none’Sunday Times‘A writer of great style’The Telegraph‘Heyer’s characters and dialogue are a delight’Dorothy L. Sayers
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
148 kr
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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'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS______________Abigail Wendover has no time for love.She is far too busy protecting her niece, who has fallen madly in love with a suspected fortune-hunter.But her efforts become vastly more complicated with the arrival of Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family - a reckless bachelor with a scandalous past.Abby soon discovers that, despite successfully managing her niece's love life, she has far less control over her own unruly heart. ______________'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton'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______________Readers love Black Sheep ...***** 'Witty and laugh out loud funny... Black Sheep is priceless.'***** 'I highly recommend this to everyone, even if regency isn't your thing.'***** 'Absolutely wonderful!!!'***** '6-stars. My favorite along with Faro's Daughter.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyer's.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
143 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'Wonderful characters . . . rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde_________________Kitty Charing's life-changing inheritance comes with a catch. Her eccentric and childless guardian, Mr. Penicuik, is leaving Kitty all of his vast fortune - but with one condition. She must marry one of his five grand-nephews.However, Kitty's clear favourite - the rakish Jack Westruther - doesn't appear at all interested in the arrangement. To make Jack jealous, Kitty impulsively convinces his cousin, the kind-hearted and chivalrous Freddy Standen, to enter into a pretend engagement.But the more time she spends with Freddy, the more Kitty wonders whether Jack is the right choice after all... _________________Readers love Cotillion . . .***** 'This is a Heyer novel, so of course I expected to enjoy it, but I hadn't planned on falling totally head over heels in love with it!!'***** 'If I was stranded on a desert island, this would definitely be one of the novels I would want with me!'***** 'This is one of Heyer's best books featuring one of her very best characters, that of Freddie Standen.'***** 'Clever, cute, and so light and carefree it practically bounces.'***** 'Cotillion quickly moved to the top of my favorite Heyer books.'
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
315 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
276 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2004
148 kr
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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.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
139 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy' Daily Mail'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris_____________When she steps inside the wrong carriage in a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale little knows that she is about to embark on a thrilling and dangerous adventure.Overnight the would-be governess becomes the mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family's name.By midnight she is a bride; by dawn a widow._____________Readers love The Reluctant Widow ...***** 'I love Georgette Heyer - fun plots, fun characters,good dialogue. This is one of my favourites.'***** '[The Reluctant Widow] made such an impression on me that I still remember it after all these years.'***** 'This was an absolute delight.'***** 'Fun, unexpected plot that continues through the whole book.'***** 'Georgette Heyer is still the best; this has a real plot, an unusual one at that, characters that are interesting as individuals, and is still a really good read.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
149 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism' India Knight_______________Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone.But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family.Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica.However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances... _______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss' ANNA MURPHY, TIMES Pick of the Month'Sparkling' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY_______________Readers love Frederica ...***** 'I would definitely recommend Frederica for readers who want to pick up their first Georgette Heyer book.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer books.'***** 'Frederica is a lovely story. Fun, heartwarming, and plausible.'***** 'This is one of my top three Heyer titles.'***** 'It is romance and comedy, wit and family at its best.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
149 kr
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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_______________Mary Challoner must protect her sister at all costs.When she discovers that the notorious Marquis of Vidal is planning to run away with her little sister, Mary will not stand idly by.To save Sophia's reputation without destroying her own, Mary will take her sister's place - and once the Marquis sees through her disguise, he will be humiliated and forced to return her home.But the irresistible Marquis is a wilder rake than even Mary anticipated, and her growing feelings for him are proving an unexpected complication..._______________'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 Devil's Cub ...***** 'My favourite book of all time.'***** 'What a treat. I'm sure this won't be the last time I read this book.'***** 'This kind of book is the reason I love romance genre so much. I can easily put Heyer on the same level as my favourite Jane Austen or even higher still.'***** 'Full of wit, humour and intelligence, Devil's Cub is a fantastic story.'***** 'Another absolute favourite that I read over and over again.'
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Engelska, 201884 kr
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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the public’s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the world’s cleverest and most popular storytellers.This anthology brings together 16 forgotten tales that have either been published only once before – perhaps in a newspaper or rare magazine – or have never before appeared in print. From a previously unpublished 1917 script featuring Ernest Bramah’s blind detective Max Carrados, to early 1950s crime stories written for London’s Evening Standard by Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A.A. Milne, it spans five decades of writing by masters of the Golden Age.Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her ‘Grand Tour’ of the British Empire.With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H.C. Bailey, J.J. Connington, John Rhode and Nicholas Blake, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science – when murder was a complex business.
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Engelska, 2018226 kr
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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together a selection of tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the public’s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the world’s cleverest and most popular storytellers.This audio anthology brings together the majority of forgotten tales from the book Bodies from the Library, from the 1920s to the 1950s, by masters of the Golden Age including Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A.A. Milne,Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her ‘Grand Tour’ of the British Empire.With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H.C. Bailey, J.J. Connington and John Rhode, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science – when murder was a complex business.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
148 kr
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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 16 tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the public’s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the world’s cleverest and most popular storytellers.This anthology brings together 16 forgotten tales that have either been published only once before – perhaps in a newspaper or rare magazine – or have never before appeared in print. From a previously unpublished 1917 script featuring Ernest Bramah’s blind detective Max Carrados, to early 1950s crime stories written for London’s Evening Standard by Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A.A. Milne, it spans five decades of writing by masters of the Golden Age.Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her ‘Grand Tour’ of the British Empire.With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H.C. Bailey, J.J. Connington, John Rhode and Nicholas Blake, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science – when murder was a complex business.
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
143 kr
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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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde_______________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._______________'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Fabulously witty' STEPHEN FRY'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'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'What a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Regency Buck ....***** 'A must read for any Georgette Heyer fan!'***** 'It's a great novel, barrels of fun, highly recommend.'***** 'One of my favourite historicals!'***** 'You will not regret reading this book.'***** 'Totally one of my favourite Heyer novels.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
149 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' STEPHEN FRY___________1815, and the British and French armies are massing ahead of one of the greatest battles of all time ...Occupied by the British, Brussels however is en fete.And Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as fashionable as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted.When she meets Charles Audley, the dashing aide de camp to the great Duke of Wellington, her sense of fun and mischief knows no bounds.But it is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and who knows whether they will ever meet again ...___________Reader's love An Infamous Army . . .***** 'This was possibly Georgette Heyer's greatest book.'***** 'A truly incredible novel.'***** 'I love Georgette Heyer and so love all of her books. But this one is extra special.'***** 'A powerful read!'***** 'It is a good read for regency romance readers who would like a little more info on the battle that figures greatly in those novels.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
148 kr
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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_______________Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is ready to find a bride. His pursuit of a partner sets him on course to Phoebe Marlow, a young lady who is far more concerned with riding than sewing or beautiful clothes. With Phoebe struggling to meet her family's demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. So, it is very intriguing indeed when a visit from her potential suitor causes Phoebe to flee her home. When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . . ._______________'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 Sylvester ...***** 'Sylvester reminded me again why I consider Georgette Heyer's novels the high water mark in regency romance.'***** 'This book has a special place in my heart.'***** 'After many, many years of reading her books I still cannot fault Georgette Heyer as the best writer of Regency fiction.'***** 'This is one of my all-time favorite books.'***** 'This book is SUCH fun! And the CHARACTERS!'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
149 kr
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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__________________Leonie Bonnard is being drawn into a twenty-year-old feud.Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, is a reprehensible rake with an axe to grind. Decades ago the Comte de Saint-Vire did something unforgivable and ever since Justin has been lying in wait to settle the score.When Justin meets Leon, a street urchin with a striking resemblance to his nemesis, he aims to use him as a pawn in his plans for revenge on the Comte. Except Leon is in fact Leonie, a beautiful young ingénue who may just steal Justin's heart.Can Leonie win the Duke's affection, or will his need for revenge overcome them both?__________________'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 These Old Shades ...***** 'I'm not sure that I can entirely express how much I truly love this book and how absolutely amazing it is.'***** 'Loved the sharp wit, the intrigue, the characterisation...'***** 'Oh how I adored this book! Such fantastic characters. I am absolutely in love with Le Duc!'***** 'I can see why [Heyer] is touted as the best of the best when it comes to historical romance. This book was thoroughly enjoyable.'***** 'Heyer writes vivid, opinionated characters and she captures the Georgian period beautifully.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
143 kr
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde_________________Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men.Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since.Returning to England, Jack pretends to be a gentleman named Sir Anthony Ferndale but makes his living in a most ungentlemanly fashion, as a highwayman and a gambler.When Jack encounters his nemesis, the Duke of Andover, in the midst of kidnapping Diana Beauleigh, the two old enemies come to blows.Can Jack save the beautiful Diana from rakes, kidnap and ruin...?_________________Readers love The Black Moth ...***** 'This is a wonderful story with a fabulous cast of characters.'***** 'This was my very first Heyer novel and I must admit that I was immensely impressed.'***** 'This one is a joy to read.***** 'This book is full of excitement and humour.'***** 'Just amazing.'
Häftad, Engelska, 2004
149 kr
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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__________________________The only question which hangs over the life of Sir Richard Wyndham, notable whip, dandy and Corinthian, is one of marriage.Wyndham is contemplating his upcoming proposal with considerable dismay, when he chances upon a beautiful young fugitive, Penelope, making a dramatic exit from her home. Impressed, intrigued, and a little worse for drink, he decides to help Penelope flee.What follows is a shockingly perilous advantage - one which might just provide Sir Richard with his own opportunity to escape . . .__________________________'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 Corinthian ...***** 'I gulped the book down in one day!'***** 'I've read this one several times now and it still leaves me laughing out loud.'***** 'This book is a treasure trove of laughter.'***** 'Definitely one of the more hilarious (and slightly ridiculous) Heyers, and also one of my favourites!'***** 'Lovely madcap Regency romance. Fabulous dialogue. Classic Heyer.'