As they lock horns over the course of a book stuffed with warmth, wit and adventure, the question isn’t ‘what?’ but ‘how on earth?’. From the moment our arrogant but misunderstood hero meets our stubborn, bookish heroine, there’s no doubt what’s going to happen, but that’s not the point. And it’s no wonder: it’s vintage Heyer, the literary equivalent of crumpets by a roaring fire on a winter’s night. This was Sylvester, which several people have picked out as one of their favourites. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction.
A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother it was published in 1921 and became an instant success. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902.
English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades.
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