These Old Shades: 3 (Historical Romances) - Softcover

Heyer, Georgette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402219474 ISBN 13: 9781402219474

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2009

Synopsis

"Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age..." --Philippa Gregory

Considered the book that launched Gerogette Heyer's career, These Old Shades features two of Heyer's most memorable characters: Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, and Leonie, whom he rescues from a life of ignominy and comes to love and marry.

The Duke is known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Late one evening, he is accosted by a young person dressed in ragged boy's clothing running away from a brutal rustic guardian. The Duke buys "Leon" and makes the child his page. "Leon" is in fact Leonie, and she serves the Duke with deep devotion. When he uncovers the true story of her birth, he wreaks an unforgettable revenge on her sinister father in a chilling scene of public humiliation.

PRAISE FOR GEORGETTE HEYER:

"Our Georgette Heyer display of the Sourcebooks reprints has been a huge success, not only to those early fans like myself, but to many new readers who appreciate her style and wit."
Nancy Olson, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC

"Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."
Publishers Weekly

"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to."
Katie Fforde

"Absolute monarch of the Regency romance."
Kirkus Reviews

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Review:

There will never be another Regency writer this perfect. -- Amy Lignor "Book Pleasures" (12/02/2009)

For a truly exceptional read, Regency or otherwise, that makes you giddy with glee you need to pick up "These Old Shades" by Georgette Heyer. -- Keira Gillet "Love Romance Passion" (12/02/2009)

Heyer made me laugh, cry, and sigh with warmth. -- Farrah Kenendy "The Book Faery Reviews" (12/07/2009)

"These Old Shades" is not only a pleasure to read as a romance, but also for the heartwarming manner in which its young heroine attracts friends, and the way they all rally to her cause. -- Hilary Williamson "BookLoons.com" (12/07/2009) -- Viginie Barbeau "Virginie Barbeau" (12/08/2009)

Mistaken identity, intrigue, and romance are only a few of the plot lines that make "These Old Shades" a fascinating read. -- Laura Gerold "Laura's Reviews" (12/09/2009)

If the story that unfolds is outrageous and unbelievable, the characters develop beautifully, the dialog bubbles delightfully, and we love the rollicking ride. -- Lady Anne "Jane Austen's World" (12/09/2009)

The dialogue sparkles. -- Gaby Lupus "Starting Fresh" (12/18/2009)

""These Old Shades" is not only a pleasure to read as a romance, but also for the heartwarming manner in which its young heroine attracts friends, and the way they all rally to her cause." - BookLoons.com

"The dialogue sparkles." - Starting Fresh

"There will never be another Regency writer this perfect." - Book Pleasures

Book Description:

A classic tale of intrigue, adventure and love from the 'Grande Dame' of romantic historical novels set in Georgian and Regency England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1402219474
• ISBN 13: 9781402219474
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384