INTRODUCTION The influence of Austen’s cleverest novel, Emma (1815), may be seen in several Heyer novels, including The Foundling¸ Lady of Quality, The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax. Maria … Read More “Heyer for Austenites: If You Love Emma…”
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Author Maura TanPosted on Heyer for Beginners — The Grand Sophy (1950)
Cousin-based romance is probably the biggest stumbling block in my journey through these Heyer historicals, and for all that I am a big proponent of contemporary fiction, and that cousins … Read More “Heyer for Beginners — The Grand Sophy (1950)”
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”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Best Heyer Historical Fiction Novel?
In addition to her creation of Regency Romance and her assorted romantical romps through various other time periods, Georgette Heyer was a serious scholar who loved to bring history — … Read More “POLL: Best Heyer Historical Fiction Novel?”
POLL: Best Alastair-Audley Book?
Unlike many writers in the genre today, Georgette Heyer didn’t really go in for series among her historical romance novels. Most stand alone entirely, with the exception of the Alastair-Audley … Read More “POLL: Best Alastair-Audley Book?”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Which of Georgette Heyer’s “Suppressed Novels” Have You Read?
We all know that Georgette Heyer ranked high among her own harshest critics, and some twenty years into her career she made a decision to withdraw six of her titles … Read More “POLL: Which of Georgette Heyer’s “Suppressed Novels” Have You Read?”
POLL: Showdown: Funniest Imbroglio Ending in Heyer
Ah, the patented Heyer imbroglio ending*! Last week, we asked for your thoughts on which riotous conclusion is funniest out of The Black Moth, The Grand Sophy, Devil’s Cub, Friday’s Child, Powder and Patch … Read More “POLL: Showdown: Funniest Imbroglio Ending in Heyer”
Author Clara ShipmanPosted on No comment Location, Location, Location in Heyer — Is It Possible to Have a Favorite? Location, Location, Location in Heyer — Is It Possible to Have a Favorite?
Last week’s Heyer Society Poll asked me to choose my “Favorite Heyer Novel Location” and it ended up being much harder to give an answer to that question than I … Read More “Location, Location, Location in Heyer — Is It Possible to Have a Favorite?”
Heyer Society Profile: Anna Bradley
In which we get to know our Heyer Society contributors — and their Heyer cred — a little better… Name: Anna Bradley Nationality: American Heyer Society Essay: “Behind Closed Doors — Sex in Georgette Heyer” … Read More “Heyer Society Profile: Anna Bradley”
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”