As we all know, Georgette Heyer was a stickler for historical accuracy, and it is from this that her readers have, often all unknowingly, gleaned an extensive knowledge of the period. Reading Heyer makes learning fun! Here, we ask the question: which of the real-life Regency notables do you most enjoy seeing (either in person, or merely referenced) in Heyer’s novels? Or did we perhaps leave out your favorite? Do let us know in the comments!
Much as we all love Georgette Heyer, there is no denying that some few of her…
Much as we all love Georgette Heyer, there is no denying that some few of her…
Georgette Heyer has such a knack for bringing characters to life, even the parents of her…
Many of Heyer’s heroines have stayed single well into their twenties, which stigmatized them as “spinsters”…
Many of Georgette Heyer’s heroes are military men, which makes sense, given that soldiering of various…
Ah, governesses! What would Regency romance be without them? Georgette Heyer began the trend, of course…
