Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Millions of readers love the outrageous lifestyle, fashions and capricious escapades of the elegant "bon ton "that are the hallmark of Georgette Heyer's historical romances. Jennifer Kloester has created the ultimate reference guide to the world of Heyer's dashing characters, from the entertainments they frequented, the parties and seasons they celebrated, to how they ate, drank, dressed, socialized, shopped, and drove their carriages. An utterly delightful read, beautifully illustrated and compelling in its historical detail, it includes an appendix of popular slang terms, and a timeline of important political events of the Regency period.
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The definitive guide for all fans of Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, and the glittering Regency period
Detailed, informative, impressively researched. A Heyer lover writing for Heyer fans. --Times Literary Supplement
Immerse yourself in the resplendent glow of Regency England and the world of Georgette Heyer...
From the fascinating slang, the elegant fashions, the precise ways the bon ton ate, drank, danced, and flirted, to the shocking real life scandals of the day, Georgette Heyer's Regency World takes you behind the scenes of Heyer's captivating novels.
As much fun to read as Heyer's own novels, beautifully illustrated, and meticulously researched, Jennifer Kloester's essential guide brings the world of the Regency to life for Heyer fans and Jane Austen fans alike.
An invaluable guide to the world of the bon ton. No lover of Georgette Heyer's novels should be without it. -- Katie Fforde
Splendidly entertaining --Publishers Weekly
Meticulously researched yet splendidly entertaining, Kloester's comprehensive guide to the world of upper-class regency England is a must-have. --Publishers Weekly Starred Review
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Georgette Heyer fans are sure to delight in Kloester's definitive guide to Heyer's Regency world: the people, the shops, clubs and towns they frequented, the parties and seasons they celebrated, how they ate, drank, dressed, socialized, voted, shopped, and drove.