In an earlier age, it was common for grown adults under the age of twenty-five to be consigned to the guardianship of another grown adult — usually a somewhat older man, but not always — and to thence be at that guardian’s mercy when it came to their education, employment, marriage and finances. Heyer’s work features many a guardian, both official and unofficial (often self-appointed). And some of them are just the worst. But which is the worst of the worst?
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…
As we all know, Georgette Heyer was master of more than one literary style. Today, we…
We all know that Georgette Heyer ranked high among her own harshest critics, and some twenty…
Much as we all love Georgette Heyer, there is no denying that some few of her…
Ah, the patented Heyer imbroglio ending*! A cast of characters brought together to sort out differences…
