The Quiet Gentleman Contributor(s): Heyer, Georgette (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402238835 ISBN-13: 9781402238833 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Historical - Regency |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2011004636 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.89 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One of bestselling author Georgette Heyer's most suspenseful Regency romances, The Quiet Gentleman combines an ingenious mystery plot with her signature witty style and effervescently engaging characters. Less than a hero's welcome... Returning to his family seat from Waterloo, Gervase Frant, seventh Earl of St Erth, could have expected more enthusiasm for his homecoming. His quiet cousin, stepmother, and young half-brother seem openly disappointed that he survived the wars. And when he begins to fall for his half-brother's sweetheart, his chilly reception goes from unfriendly to positively murderous. Praise for Georgette Heyer and The Quiet Gentleman: |
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. |