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 … Read More “POLL: Worst Guardian in Heyer”
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POLL: Favourite Heyer Father (Regency Edition)
Georgette Heyer has such a knack for bringing characters to life, even the parents of her heroes and heroines often have a chance to shine. Who is your favourite of … Read More “POLL: Favourite Heyer Father (Regency Edition)”

POLL: Favourite Heir Hero?
Heyer’s aristocratic heroes don’t always have titles, but sometimes they are heir to one. Which of these is your favourite? ALL POLLS
Member Profile: Diane Beck
In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Diane Beck Nationality: Australian How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? 14 or 15. … Read More “Member Profile: Diane Beck”
Member Profile: Clara Shipman
In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Clara Shipman Nationality: American How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? I was 14. … Read More “Member Profile: Clara Shipman”
Member Profile: Ruth Williamson
In which we get to know our International Heyer Society members a little better… Name: Ruth Williamson Nationality: New Zealand 1. How old were you when you read your first … Read More “Member Profile: Ruth Williamson”

Heyer for Austenites: If You Love Mansfield Park…
INTRODUCTION Both Cotillion (1953) and The Nonesuch (1962) contain strong echoes of Mansfield Park (1814), with their stories of women forced into dependency and reliance on the goodwill of wealthier … Read More “Heyer for Austenites: If You Love Mansfield Park…”

Patroness Profile: Rachel Hyland
In which we get to know our Patronesses a little better… Name: Rachel Hyland Chosen Patroness: Countess Lieven How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? … Read More “Patroness Profile: Rachel Hyland”

Patroness Profile: Susannah Fullerton
In which we get to know our Patronesses a little better… Name: Susannah Fullerton Chosen Patroness: Lady Jersey How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? … Read More “Patroness Profile: Susannah Fullerton”

Patroness Profile: Jennifer Kloester
In which we get to know our Patronesses a little better… Name: Jennifer Kloester Chosen Patroness: Lady Sefton How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? … Read More “Patroness Profile: Jennifer Kloester”