The International Heyer Society
Celebrating in the Literary Genius of Georgette Heyer
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on 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 (Georgian Edition)”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on This appreciative review — even though it dwells rather too much on “women writers” — is especially notable for the proper respect it pays to Heyer’s gift with canine characters, … Read More “Our Favourite Heyer Reviews: Pastel by Georgette Heyer, Geraldton Guardian and Express (1929)”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on This glowing review — which suggests that The Masqueraders isn’t exactly serious “problem” literature, but sensibly believes that is okay — comes courtesy of England’s New Statesman (September 29, 1928). … Read More “Our Favourite Heyer Reviews: The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer, New Statesman (1929)”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on Heyer’s aristocratic heroes don’t always have titles, but occasionally they are baronets. Which of the five is your favourite? ALL POLLS
Author Maura TanPosted on The Masqueraders Heinemann, 1928 Setting: London, and surrounds Time: 1746, in the reign of George II WOW, TWO CROSS-DRESSING stories in a row! I certainly wasn’t expecting that. It makes … Read More “Heyer for Beginners #7 — The Masqueraders (1928)”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Sarah Harvey Nationality: Australian (originally English) How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? Probably … Read More “Member Profile: Sarah Harvey”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Paul Bethel (aka Beth Andrews) Nationality: Bahamian How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? … Read More “Member Profile: Paul Bethel”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Geraldine Connor Nationality: Australian How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? 15 (Grade 10). … Read More “Member Profile: Geraldine Connor”
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on In which we get to know our members a little better… though, in this case, we do not get to know the member’s name. Name: I think I will promote … Read More “Member Profile: “Lady Elizabeth Alastair””
Author Heyer SocietyPosted on Many of Heyer’s heroines have stayed single well into their twenties, which stigmatized them as “spinsters” at the time. We get to see them relinquish their solitary existences throughout their … Read More “POLL: Favourite Heyer Spinster Heroine? Round 1”