The International Heyer Society
Celebrating in the Literary Genius of Georgette Heyer
Author Susannah FullertonPosted on Crime writer Elly Griffiths is clearly a big Heyer fan, for her fabulous series featuring forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway and police officer Harry Nelson is dotted with references to … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: The Crossing Places (2009) by Elly Griffiths”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on Set in late-13th century England, this journals the trials and tribulations (and occasional joys) of Birdy, the teen daughter of an uncouth minor noble of the time. Whether discussing the … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Catherine, Called Birdy (1995) by Karen Cushman”
Author Jennifer KloesterPosted on A hugely entertaining classic, Vanity Fair is full of marvellous characters. Clever, cunning Becky Sharp lives by her wits while her sweet, amiable friend Amelia Sedley falls in love with … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Vanity Fair (1848) by William Makepeace Thackeray”
Author Susannah FullertonPosted on It’s about as non-PC a story as you can find today, but I have a great fondness for The Sheik. It tells the love story of feisty Diana and her … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: The Sheik (1919) by E. M. Hull”