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The Masqueraders

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Georgette Heyer

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2024-11-13

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Description In 18th-century London, two siblings, Prudence and Robin Merriot, are forced to go into hiding after narrowly escaping a dangerous political situation. Prudence takes on the persona of a charming young man named Peter, while her brother Robin poses as a fashionable woman named Kate. As they navigate London society, they become entangled in misunderstandings and romantic relationships. Eventually the Merriot siblings’ true identities become difficult to keep concealed—especially as they both fall in love with people unaware of their...

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The Transformation of Philip Jettan

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Georgette Heyer

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2024-10-24

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Heyer published under a pseudonym (as “Stella Martin”), and, according to one source, it was written in just three weeks. In 1930 it was republished as Powder and..." data-title="Книга The Transformation of Philip Jettan">

Description The Transformation of Philip Jettan is set in England and France in the 1750s. The titular Philip Jettan is an unpolished young country gentleman in love with Cleone. Cleone is also in love with him, but wishes he were more sophisticated. Due to poor communication and insecurity on both their parts, she rejects him, and he sets off to attempt to transform himself into the fashionable gentleman she desires. Transformation is an example of an early romance novel. It was the only novel Heyer published under a pseudonym (as “Stella Martin”), and, according to one source, it was written in just three weeks. In 1930 it was republished as Powder and...

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These Old Shades

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Georgette Heyer

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2024-11-16

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Description Justin “Satanas” Alastair, the reclusive Duke of Avon, is known for his ruthless reputation and dark past. One night, while in Paris, the Duke encounters a mistreated street urchin named Léon Bonnard. Taking pity on the boy, the Duke purchases him and makes him a page, unaware that Léon is actually a young woman named Léonie, the daughter of the Comte de Saint-Vire who had once wronged him. Alastair plans to use his new personal servant to get his revenge on an old...

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