These Old Shades (Deluxe Library Edition) - Heyer, Georgette

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Résumé :
First published in 1926, 'These Old Shades' is a Georgian romance novel by Georgette Heyer, an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the regency romance and detective fiction genres. It is considered to be the work that established Georgette Heyer's career and helped direct her into becoming the Queen of Regency Romance. The Duke of Avon is known for his indifference, extraordinary omniscience, and his passionate lifestyle. Late one evening, he is accosted by a young person clothed in a tattered boy's apparel flying away from a ruthless rural caretaker. The Duke makes 'Leon' his messenger. 'Leon' is in fact Leonie, and she serves the Duke with deep faithfulness. When he unveils the true story of her birth, he wreaks an amazing vengeance on her demonic father in a chilling scene of public disgrace. I cannot bear to go back alone-to the world I have lived in with you. -Georgette Heyer, These Old Shades

Sommaire:
Georgette Heyer was an English novelist and short-story writer, renowned for her works in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Born on August 16, 1902, in Wimbledon, London, Heyer began her literary career in 1921. She initially wrote The Black Moth, a novel inspired by a story she created for her ailing younger brother. The success of this book marked the beginning of her prolific writing career. Over the years, Heyer became famous for her witty, well-researched Regency romances, set in the early 19th century, and her detective novels. Her works are marked by their lively characters, sharp dialogue, and keen understanding of historical settings. In 1925, Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one child, a son named Richard Rougier. She continued writing until her death on July 4, 1974, in London. Despite her significant success and popularity, Heyer's works were often underappreciated in literary circles, though she had a large, devoted readership. Today, she remains one of the most beloved authors of historical romance, particularly for her Regency novels....