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Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, posts into Wiltshire to discover if the Honorable Phoebe Marlow will meet his exacting requirements for a bride. If he does not expect to meet a tongue-tied stripling wanting both manners and conduct, then he is intrigued indeed when his visit causes Phoebe to flee her home. They meet again on the road to London, where her carriage has come to grief in the snow. Yet Phoebe, already caught in one imbroglio, now knows she soon could be well deep in another ...
A typically wonderful historical novel, Sylvester shows once more why Georgette Heyer is the undisputed queen of the genre she created - the Regency romance.
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A typically wonderful historical novel, Sylvester shows once more why Georgette Heyer is the undisputed queen of the genre she created - the Regency romance.
"My favourite historical novelist -- stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours." (Margaret Drabble)
"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to." (Katie Fforde)
"A writer of great wit and style ... I've read her books to ragged shreds." (Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph)
"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to." (Katie Fforde)
"A writer of great wit and style ... I've read her books to ragged shreds." (Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph)
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- PublisherArrow
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0099465779
- ISBN 13 9780099465775
- BindingBroché
- Number of pages352
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A highly amusing and wonderfully romantic comedy of errors set in Heyer's lovingly detailed Regency England.If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers . the permanent glister of scandal . ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton_______________Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, is ready to find a bride.His pursuit of a partner sets him on course to Phoebe Marlow, a young lady who is far more concerned with riding than sewing or beautiful clothes.With Phoebe struggling to meet her family's demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. So, it is very intriguing indeed when a visit from her potential suitor causes Phoebe to flee her home.When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . . ._______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining . Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH_______________Readers love Sylvester .***** 'Sylvester reminded me again why I consider Georgette Heyer's novels the high water mark in regency romance.'***** 'This book has a special place in my heart.'***** 'After many, many years of reading her books I still cannot fault Georgette Heyer as the best writer of Regency fiction.'***** 'This is one of my all-time favorite books.'***** 'This book is SUCH fun! And the CHARACTERS!' With Phoebe struggling to meet her family's demands of gentility and poise, a potential match with Sylvester is exceedingly advantageous. When the pair meet again and an unexpected adventure ensues, Sylvester comes to realise that there is much more to Phoebe than her reputation affords . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099465775
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Endowed with rank, wealth and elegance, Sylvester, Duke of Salford, posts into Wiltshire to discover if the Honorable Phoebe Marlow will meet his exacting requirements for a bride. If he does not expect to meet a tongue-tied stripling wanting both manners and conduct, then he is intrigued indeed when his visit causes Phoebe to flee her home. Seller Inventory # B9780099465775
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Book Description Condition: New. 2004. Reprint. Paperback. Sylvester, Duke of Salford, posts into Wiltshire to discover if the Hon Phoebe Marlowe will meet his exacting requirements for a bride. He is intrigued when his visit causes Phoebe to flee her home. They meet again on the road to London. Yet Phoebe, already caught in one 'imbroglio', now knows she soon could be well deep in another. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780099465775
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Book Description Condition: New. 2004. Reprint. Paperback. Sylvester, Duke of Salford, posts into Wiltshire to discover if the Hon Phoebe Marlowe will meet his exacting requirements for a bride. He is intrigued when his visit causes Phoebe to flee her home. They meet again on the road to London. Yet Phoebe, already caught in one 'imbroglio', now knows she soon could be well deep in another. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780099465775
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