Georgette Heyer's Regency World - Softcover

Kloester, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402241364 ISBN 13: 9781402241369

Publisher: Sourcebooks, 2010

Synopsis

The definitive guide for all fans of Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, and the glittering Regency period

"Detailed, informative, impressively researched. A Heyer lover writing for Heyer fans." --Times Literary Supplement

Immerse yourself in the resplendent glow of Regency England and the world of Georgette Heyer...

From the fascinating slang, the elegant fashions, the precise ways the bon ton ate, drank, danced, and flirted, to the shocking real life scandals of the day, Georgette Heyer's Regency World takes you behind the scenes of Heyer's captivating novels.

As much fun to read as Heyer's own novels, beautifully illustrated, and meticulously researched, Jennifer Kloester's essential guide brings the world of the Regency to life for Heyer fans and Jane Austen fans alike.

"An invaluable guide to the world of the bon ton. No lover of Georgette Heyer's novels should be without it." -- Katie Fforde

"Splendidly entertaining" --Publishers Weekly

"Meticulously researched yet splendidly entertaining, Kloester's comprehensive guide to the world of upper-class regency England is a must-have." --Publishers Weekly Starred Review

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Review:

"An impressive compilation of facts, figures, and drawings that leaves no stone unturned and discusses every aspect of Regency life. " - Romance Reader at Heart

"Kloester's lively book will delight died-in-the-wool Regency readers and give those new to the genre a better understanding of the enduring appeal of Austen's world and Heyer's classic books." - Booklist

"An impressive compilation... A wonderful addition to any Regency lover's reference library" - Romance Reader at Heart

"A well-written, in-depth look into how people lived, worked, behaved, dressed and spoke during the Regency period and was thrilled at how much I learned" - Rundpinne

"A tremendous resource for authors trying to write in this time period." - Austenesque Reviews

"Immerse yourself in the resplendent glow of Regency England and the world of Georgette Heyer...." - Anna's Book Blog

"What elevates this book beyond a collection of historical facts is its organization and that the author places many of Heyer's novels and characters in context to the categories and descriptions within the text." - Austenprose.com

"Filled with tasty little nuggets of information." - Jane Austen's Wolrd

"Whether you are a Heyer fan, a general reader, a writer, or simply interested in the history of the Regency period, you will find this book useful and a pleasure to read." - Library of Clean Reads

"This is a handy dandy book to come to again and again for a quick Regency refresher course. " - Readin and Dreamin

From the Publisher:

A must-have guide to the people, places and society in Georgette Heyer's Regency Novels

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1402241364
• ISBN 13: 9781402241369
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400