In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Maura Tan Nationality: Singaporean How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? 28. What was … Read More “Heyer Society Profile: Maura Tan”
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Heyer for Austenites: If You Love Emma…
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…”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Favourite 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: Favourite Pet in Heyer”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Funniest Imbroglio Ending in Heyer
Ah, the patented Heyer imbroglio ending*! A cast of characters brought together to sort out differences and misunderstandings, and to put our happy couple back on their path to lifelong … Read More “POLL: Funniest Imbroglio Ending in Heyer”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Favourite Heyer Schoolroom Miss
Last week we looked at Heyer’s male teenage scapegraces… this time we turn to her burgeoning young ladies, not yet “out” but past their childhoods. Of course, some of Heyer’s … Read More “POLL: Favourite Heyer Schoolroom Miss”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Favourite Heyer Schoolboy
Last week we took a look at Heyer’s children, but this time we’re looking at her teens. Teenage boys, to be precise, young men who are past their childhood but … Read More “POLL: Favourite Heyer Schoolboy”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on POLL: Favourite Heyer Child
Getting children right is often one of a writer’s greatest challenges. It can be a fine line to walk between precocious and obnoxious, adorable and irritating, and wise-beyond-their-years and simply … Read More “POLL: Favourite Heyer Child”