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Georgette Heyer
Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) was an English writer of historical romance and detective fiction. Born in London, Heyer was raised as the eldest of three children by a distinguished B...view moreGeorgette Heyer (1902-1974) was an English writer of historical romance and detective fiction. Born in London, Heyer was raised as the eldest of three children by a distinguished British Army officer and a mother who excelled as a cellist and pianist at the Royal College of Music. Encouraged to read from a young age, she began writing stories at 17 to entertain her brother Boris, who suffered from hemophilia. Impressed by her natural talent, Heyer’s father sought publication for her work, eventually helping her to release The Black Moth (1921), a detective novel. Heyer then began publishing her stories in various magazines, establishing herself as a promising young voice in English literature. Following her father’s death, Heyer became responsible for the care of her brothers and shortly thereafter married mining engineer George Ronald Rougier. In 1926, Heyer publisher her second novel, These Old Shades, a work of historical romance. Over the next several decades, she published consistently and frequently, excelling with romance and detective stories and establishing herself as a bestselling author.view less
Books by Georgette Heyer
These Old Shades A Christmas Party: A Seasonal Murder Mystery/Envious Casca Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Audiobooks by Georgette Heyer
The Black Moth: A Romance of the 18th Century Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Black Moth Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bodies from the Library: Selected Lost Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Masters of the Golden Age Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Black Moth (Librivox 5444) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Black Moth Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5