Courtesy of Amazon - Georgette Heyer remains an enduring international bestseller, read and loved by four generations of readers and extolled by today's bestselling authors. Despite her enormous popularity she never gave an interview or appeared in public. Georgette Heyer wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, when she was seventeen in order to amuse her convalescent brother. It was published in 1921 to instant success and ninety years later it has never been out of print. A phenomenon even in her own lifetime, to this day she is the undisputed queen of regency romance.
During ten years of research into Georgette Heyer's life and writing, Jennifer Kloester has had unlimited access to Heyer's notebooks and private papers and the Heyer family records, and exclusive access to several untapped archives of Heyer's early letters. Engaging, authoritative and meticulously researched, Georgette Heyer: Biography of a Bestseller offers a comprehensive insight into the life and writing of a remarkable and ferociously private woman.
Georgette has published over 55 books and is well known as the Queen of Regency Romance. I remember my grandmother reading these books, then when I was old enough, I have to. Now, in a few more years, I'll turn my daughter toward them. Simply Amazing to have had such a publishing career! Happy Birthday Georgette!
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Georgette Heyer's books were the first romance books that I read. I found them in the library as a teenager and I read every book the library had. I'd really like to read them all again one of these days, I remember how much I loved them, even though it has been quite a few years since I read them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I've never read any of Heyer's novels, but the historical fiction and mystery sides very much appeal to my reading tastes.
ReplyDeleteI discovered Georgette Heyer through these great re-issues that Sourcebooks has been putting out recently. I read my first of her work last year, and I was hooked! Her style really reminds me of Jane Austen-- so classy. I haven't read any of her "modern" books yet, and I'm looking forward to it.
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Laura
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I discovered Georgette Heyer's wonderful historicals when I obtained my library card and was captivated with her writing, the characters and the various eras which fascinated me. these classics provided me with hours of enjoyment and still enthrall me. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI have never read any Heyer's books before but I enjoy reading romance, mystery, and historical fiction. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love history, and that is just one of the reasons why I love historical romance. I started out as a young romance fan reading Georgette Heyer, Barbara Cartland, and Jane Aiken Hodge. In my early twenties, I discovered Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, and my whole perception of historical romance was refined and enhanced. I like to alternate between new releases and older reads. While the new and the old can be vastly different in content, one thing is certain–what’s good is good, and even what’s not good can still have some shining moments. We are so lucky to live in this world today with an amazing collective treasure trove of great reads available from so many different sources!
ReplyDeleteI never read any of her books but they sound very good. Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteI love Georgette Heyer! I remember stumbling upon her books at the library about 10 years ago. I read every single one I could get my hands on.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I have never read any of Georgette's books. I would love to get the chance to read them. Especially from a well known and respected author.
ReplyDeleteI have never read her books.Now that I know about her, I will have to go look up her books. I hate missing out on great authors.
ReplyDeleteI mayor maynot have read her works I used to go to library and read lots of different authors .
ReplyDeleteI like historical stories and want to read more of her works.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read her books also. They sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read her but they sound wonderful. debbie jackson,
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Hi! Sorry to say that I haven't read her books either. I didn't know about her until this giveaway. I would love to read any of her books to see what I think of them. Thanks for the cool giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't read them but sound good.
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I like reading Georgette Heyer because the dialouge is often quite fun to read, and the books tend to be quite light hearted. I also like seeing how she will approach the Regency genre each time.
ReplyDeleteMel Brock
I have not read any of them, but I love historical romance.
ReplyDeleteno i haven't but i love romance novels period no matter what time there set in
ReplyDeletemverno@roadrunner.com
I discovered Georgette Heyer through Sarah Rees Brennan, who wrote a short parody of Cotillion. After that, I was hooked! Georgette Heyer had such a wonderful way of telling stories and creating complex characters, while also making me laugh.
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I am intrigued by her because I was chatting with a fellow book blogger, Christina from A Reader of Fictions, and she commented that she thought Heyer's romance was classy for their covers (looking like an Austen classic). And I ended up curious about Heyer's work.
ReplyDeleteLilian @ A Novel Toybox
I have never read her books, but I would like to. I love discovering books from authors with such a great history.
ReplyDeleteLes Johnson
I like her novels because they seem like they really represent the time period that she writes about.
ReplyDeleteI discovered Georgette Heyer when I was 12, I was addicted to LOUISA mAY aLCOTT'S books and a shelf filled with regency-striped books caught my eye. I checked out The Grand Sophy and was so entranced with the wit and humor of the heroine and the delightfully frustrated hero that I subsequently checked out her other books and would read late into the night! To my father's plea to" turn off the light and go to sleep!", I would mumble "sure,Dad" and waited til he left and then read under the covers! Like eating chocolate, Heyer is irrestible! auroraione@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI've actually never read Georgette Heyer. I know, where have I been. I won her book Venetia which I will start reading tomorrow. From everything I've ever read about Georgette I feel like shes the Queen of Historical Romance.There are many books on her web site I'm interested in reading.
ReplyDeleteCarol L.
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haven't read any, sounds like i should be! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteI have never read any before but I really enjoy the genre's she writes. :)
ReplyDeleteI want to start reading her books because I love romance novels.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor recommends this author!
ReplyDeletetheyyyguy@yahoo.com
I'm a history buff so I've always been intrigued by her novels.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adore Georgette Heyer's novels! :) I discovered her when I was a lonely 16 year old, and I've never looked back.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore Georgette Heyer. I discovered her when I was a lonely 16 year old, and have never looked back since then.
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ReplyDeleteAnd Book Giveaway.
In Response To Your Question Of Why Do I love Georgette Heyer's novels or if I Have Never read one,Why Would I want to start?
My Answer Is I Have Never Read Any Of Her Novels But I Would
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Thank You For Having This Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have ever read any of Georgette Heyer's work. I would like to start reading her work because so many people talk about how good her books are.
ReplyDeleteVal
lastnerve2000 at gmail dot com.
Thanks for the giveaway
I have never heard of Georgette Heyer before and my is she beautiful. Her books look interesting and since I love historical fiction they would be a good fit for my reading appetite. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've never read her books, but after reading about her life, I'm very intrigued! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletei haven't ever read any
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I've never read one of her novels but I'm always looking for new books to read so I'd like to try!
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