INTRODUCTION My favourite Austen novel is Persuasion (1817). I love Anne Elliot, her steadfastness and willingness to learn. I revel in the theme of love lost and regained and the … Read More “Heyer for Austenites: If You Love Persuasion…”
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Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Favorite Heyer “Lady”?
It is a peculiarity of British aristocratic naming convention that the daughters of all noblemen from Earl and above are bestowed with the honorific “Lady.” A few of Georgette Heyer’s … Read More “POLL: Favorite Heyer “Lady”?”
POLL: Favorite Pet in Heyer
In all of historical romance — indeed, in all of fiction! — Georgette Heyer wrote some of the very best, most adorable and lovable, pets. Which is your favorite? Vote … Read More “POLL: Favorite Pet in Heyer”
Heyer Society Profile: Jennifer Kloester
In which we get to know our Heyer Society contributors — and their Heyer cred — a little better… Name: Jennifer Kloester Nationality: Australian Heyer Society Essay: “Georgette Heyer’s Literary Genius” 1. How … Read More “Heyer Society Profile: Jennifer Kloester”
Such an Amusing Villain — Heyer’s Bad Guys
Yesterday, our friend Maura Tan began her reading of Georgette Heyer’s historical works — historically (ha! a pun!) not her bag. Maura recently read and enjoyed Heyer’s contemporaries and mysteries, but … Read More “Such an Amusing Villain — Heyer’s Bad Guys”
TOP 10 HEYER HEROINES
When it comes to creating well-rounded, intriguing and thoroughly relatable women, Georgette Heyer truly set the standard in modern fiction. Her heroines are flawed and hardly infallible, and despite some … Read More “TOP 10 HEYER HEROINES”