The Great Roxhythe - Softcover

Heyer, Georgette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1774642018 ISBN 13: 9781774642016

Publisher: Must Have Books, 2021

Synopsis

Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romances. Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen, but unlike Austen, who wrote about and for the times in which she lived, Heyer was forced to include copious information about the period so that her readers would understand the setting. To ensure accuracy, Heyer collected reference works and kept detailed notes on all aspects of Regency life. While some critics thought the novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset. Her meticulous nature was also evident in her historical novels; Heyer even recreated William the Conqueror's crossing into England for her novel "The Conqueror". In "The Great Roxhythe" Charles II is in need of some ready cash, and since Parliament refuses to bankroll his excesses, he turns to assorted foreign powers for financial aid.

The Great Roxhythe is Heyer's early masterpiece. It is an astonishing work of historical fiction, with two unconventional love stories at its center.

Edition details

• Publisher: Must Have Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1774642018
• ISBN 13: 9781774642016
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 394