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: Best (Unofficial) Guardian in Heyer”
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POLL: Favourite Heyer Mother (Georgian 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 Mother (Georgian Edition)”

POLL: Favourite Heyer Duke Hero?
Heyer’s aristocratic heroes don’t always have titles, but occasionally they are dukes. Which of the four (one of whom was a real person) is your favourite? ALL POLLS

Our Favourite Heyer Reviews: These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer, The Daily Standard (1926)
This review from Brisbane’s The Daily Standard (December 11, 1926) might seem a touch dismissive — calling the novel “confectionary” as it does — but it properly appreciates the wit … Read More “Our Favourite Heyer Reviews: These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer, The Daily Standard (1926)”
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: Sarah Harvey
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”

Heyer for Beginners #6: These Old Shades (1926)
These Old Shades Heinemann, 1926 Setting: Paris, London, the English and French countryside Time: 1756 I REALLY DIDN’T know what to expect from this one. The blurb of my Kindle … Read More “Heyer for Beginners #6: These Old Shades (1926)”

Heyer for Beginners #6 — These Old Shades (1926)
These Old Shades Heinemann, 1926 Setting: Paris, London, the English and French countryside Time: 1756 I REALLY DIDN’T know what to expect from this one. The blurb of my Kindle … Read More “Heyer for Beginners #6 — These Old Shades (1926)”
Member Profile: Kate
In which we get to know our members a little better… Name: Kate Nationality: Australian How old were you when you read your first Georgette Heyer novel? 13. What was … Read More “Member Profile: Kate”
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”