| The Corinthian Contributor(s): Heyer, Georgette (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402217692 ISBN-13: 9781402217692 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: Georgette Heyer presents her sparkling wit with a Shakespearean twist. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Historical - Regency - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009002354 |
| Series: Regency Romances |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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: |
Contributor Bio(s): Heyer, Georgette: - Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. 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. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her work 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. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. |