The International Heyer Society
Celebrating in the Literary Genius of Georgette Heyer
Author Rachel HylandPosted on From her often difficult neighbours to her always unsympathetic husband, her rambunctious children, and the household staff she in no way rules, this anonymous diarist shares the minutia of her … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: The Diary of a Provincial Lady (1930) by E. M. Delafield”
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 Rachel HylandPosted on Also known as The Secret Countess, this sparkling novel tells of the aristocratic Anna, who flees to England with her family following the Russian Revolution and must find a way … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: A Countess Below Stairs (1981) by Eva Ibbotson”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on Set in the titular small village in Victorian England, this book simmers with wit, satire and clever, incredibly amusing, dialogue. It is the 1850s and times are changing, but the … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Cranford (1853) by Elizabeth Gaskell”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on This engaging tale of a beautiful aristocrat introduced to wealthy 1900s New York society is simply delightful. Reading the naïve yet insightful Lady Betty’s journal, we see her become much … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Lady Betty Across the Water (1906) by A. M. and C. N. Williamson”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on Spirited and intelligent orphan Judy wins the heart of a kindly elder gentleman she has never seen and sends him letters to update him on her progress at the exclusive … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) by Jean Webster”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on In the 1970s, American novelist Mary Deasy turned her hand to the Regency, with varying degrees of success. Her greatest accomplishment in the field (of her twelve attempts) is without … Read More “AFTER GEORGETTE: Cecily (1972) by Clare Darcy”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on ALL BARREN CORN COVER RATINGS What an evocative cover! The looming figures in the background looking on judging the central couple, so in love but with a melancholy air, giving and … Read More “Rating the Covers: Barren Corn (1938, Longmans)”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on ALL BARREN CORN COVER RATINGS There is not much to say about this cheap edition plainness, except that it is a cheap edition that is plain. The quote on the cover … Read More “Rating the Covers: Barren Corn (1936, Longmans)”
Author Rachel HylandPosted on ALL BARREN CORN COVER RATINGS Georgette Heyer apparently disapproved very strongly of this first edition cover, but I quite like it. The mariposa (aka golden wattle) is important to the story, … Read More “Rating the Covers: Barren Corn (1930, Longmans)”