Anne here, and today I'm talking about a Georgette Heyer conference I attended in Sydney recently. 
It's only the second Heyer conference in Australia (that I'm aware of). I bought a ticket to the first one, but in the event, I couldn't make it. I came away from this one feeling that there ought to be more of these celebrations of Heyer all over the world.
This was different from most other conferences — reader or writer — I've attended, in that the audience — just over 200 people — had pretty much read all of Heyer's novels. It was extraordinary—and such fun!—as readers of all ages, from teens to elderly women talked enthusiastically, debating their favorite Heyer and favorite characters and quoting bits they loved. (The pic below is of the speakers and organizers. Thanks Malvina Yock for the photo.)
People had come from far and wide for this one day conference. One woman who'd flown in from another state, confessed at lunchtime that she'd been a bit nervous about coming on her own, knowing no-one, but said it was like walking into a room full of friends — everyone had Heyer in common.
Conversation starters included: Which was your first Heyer? Which is your favorite? (which in my opinion is an impossible question to answer.) Have you read her crime novels? What about . . . There were no awkward silences that day. A table of used Heyers prompted some lively reminiscing, and a discussion of the various covers. 
The formal part of the day kicked off with a short speech by Jennifer Kloester, Heyer's official biographer, who showed a film of the unveiling of the Blue Plaque on Heyer's birthplace in Wimbledon (which Jennifer had originally proposed.) The WordWenches reported blue plaque day here.)
Then historical romance author Isolde Martyn gave a speech on Regency Buck: Creating a Precedent. Regency Buck was the first of Heyer's novels set in the Regency period, and is arguably the book that began the Regency genre (remembering that Jane Austen was writing contemporary novels).
After that there were five short speeches on "My favorite Heyer" — and I gave one of them. Having already claimed it was an impossible ask — choosing a favorite Heyer — I spoke about Venetia. My speech was 10 minutes, so it's too long to include here, but I smiled as I gave it, as during several of my quotations I could see lips moving in the audience in synch — they knew those quotations and were repeating them softly with me. Such a delight. 
I love VENETIA (That's one of the old covers on the right. I'm not so keen on the recent ones, though I've heard they're designing new ones.) It’s a beautifully nuanced, subtle and charming romance. Venetia and Damerel make a wonderful couple. He's a cynical, embittered rake, quite happy at the start to live up to the world's worst expectations of him. She's lovely — spirited, intelligent, beautiful, kind and loving, and she sees past the facade he wears to the kind, clever, disillusioned idealist beneath. They each bring out the best in the other.
I also love the world Heyer builds in each book —not just the historical settings, which are so beautifully researched they bring to life the Regency era — at a time when there were no other Regency romances.
Her plots are brilliant — no cookie-cutter plots here. There's a reason Heyer's also popular with men — as well as a romance, she provides a ripping good yarn.
But most of all I love her humor and her characterization. She can still make me laugh, on the umpteenth rereading. Her main characters are unforgettable — each one remaining in my mind like an old friend. (That's Georgette Heyer on the left.)
And I adore Heyer’s minor characters. Each one is distinct and fully realised, however brief their appearance. And the cast of those minor characters adds so much to each book, not as a distraction, as someone said in a review I read, but adding to our knowledge and understanding of the main characters and the world they inhabit.
Those minor characters, as well as providing great comedy and different personalities for the main characters to "bounce off", also give the reader an insight into the morals, values and attitudes of the day—and how greatly they could vary. Heyer was writing for an audience that, unlike readers of today, were not saturated with Regency-era romances. The only other writer offering readers a window into that time was Jane Austen — who also had a cast of wonderful minor characters.
In preparing for the speech, I trawled the web for reviews of Venetia and was shocked by some that I felt entirely had entirely missed the point — one in particular that badly misinterpreted the subtle ironic banter between the main characters. I finished my speech thus: So the moral of this tale is, don’t rely on reviews, read the book for yourself. If you haven’t read VENETIA yet, start on it tonight, and if you have read it, isn’t it time for a reread? I’m Anne Gracie and I love Georgette Heyer.
I haven't even touched on the second half of the program, but we've run out of space. But it was a wonderful day and I'm sure many of you here would have loved it as much as I did.
Now over to you. Are you a Heyer fan? A Heyer virgin? Would you attend a Georgette Heyer conference if you could?
I would love to attend a Georgette Heyer conference and was disappointed when I heard the next one would be in Adelaide. Having made the journey this year, I can’t see myself going again so soon. My favourites vary and I think this is a lot to do with my tastes in heroes. I loved the rakes when I first started reading Heyer as a teen. *cough* Damerel. But later I developed an appreciation for the beta heroes. More recently I’ve been really enjoying the books with large quiet heroes, like The Unknown Ajax, and The Tollgate and especially The Masqueraders. I love that often in Heyer there is a secondary romance. Until I reread The Black Moth a few years ago, I hadn’t realised what a lovely romance the heroes brother Richard and his frivolous wife Lavinia turned out to be. I could rave on forever…
I would love to attend a Georgette Heyer conference and was disappointed when I heard the next one would be in Adelaide. Having made the journey this year, I can’t see myself going again so soon. My favourites vary and I think this is a lot to do with my tastes in heroes. I loved the rakes when I first started reading Heyer as a teen. *cough* Damerel. But later I developed an appreciation for the beta heroes. More recently I’ve been really enjoying the books with large quiet heroes, like The Unknown Ajax, and The Tollgate and especially The Masqueraders. I love that often in Heyer there is a secondary romance. Until I reread The Black Moth a few years ago, I hadn’t realised what a lovely romance the heroes brother Richard and his frivolous wife Lavinia turned out to be. I could rave on forever…
I would love to attend a Georgette Heyer conference and was disappointed when I heard the next one would be in Adelaide. Having made the journey this year, I can’t see myself going again so soon. My favourites vary and I think this is a lot to do with my tastes in heroes. I loved the rakes when I first started reading Heyer as a teen. *cough* Damerel. But later I developed an appreciation for the beta heroes. More recently I’ve been really enjoying the books with large quiet heroes, like The Unknown Ajax, and The Tollgate and especially The Masqueraders. I love that often in Heyer there is a secondary romance. Until I reread The Black Moth a few years ago, I hadn’t realised what a lovely romance the heroes brother Richard and his frivolous wife Lavinia turned out to be. I could rave on forever…
I would love to attend a Georgette Heyer conference and was disappointed when I heard the next one would be in Adelaide. Having made the journey this year, I can’t see myself going again so soon. My favourites vary and I think this is a lot to do with my tastes in heroes. I loved the rakes when I first started reading Heyer as a teen. *cough* Damerel. But later I developed an appreciation for the beta heroes. More recently I’ve been really enjoying the books with large quiet heroes, like The Unknown Ajax, and The Tollgate and especially The Masqueraders. I love that often in Heyer there is a secondary romance. Until I reread The Black Moth a few years ago, I hadn’t realised what a lovely romance the heroes brother Richard and his frivolous wife Lavinia turned out to be. I could rave on forever…
I would love to attend a Georgette Heyer conference and was disappointed when I heard the next one would be in Adelaide. Having made the journey this year, I can’t see myself going again so soon. My favourites vary and I think this is a lot to do with my tastes in heroes. I loved the rakes when I first started reading Heyer as a teen. *cough* Damerel. But later I developed an appreciation for the beta heroes. More recently I’ve been really enjoying the books with large quiet heroes, like The Unknown Ajax, and The Tollgate and especially The Masqueraders. I love that often in Heyer there is a secondary romance. Until I reread The Black Moth a few years ago, I hadn’t realised what a lovely romance the heroes brother Richard and his frivolous wife Lavinia turned out to be. I could rave on forever…
I think I was about 13 when I read my first Georgette Heyer. This would have been about 1972. I had read some Barbara Cartland but Georgette!!!!!!! I reread her books when I need a laugh or want to visit with old friends.
I think I was about 13 when I read my first Georgette Heyer. This would have been about 1972. I had read some Barbara Cartland but Georgette!!!!!!! I reread her books when I need a laugh or want to visit with old friends.
I think I was about 13 when I read my first Georgette Heyer. This would have been about 1972. I had read some Barbara Cartland but Georgette!!!!!!! I reread her books when I need a laugh or want to visit with old friends.
I think I was about 13 when I read my first Georgette Heyer. This would have been about 1972. I had read some Barbara Cartland but Georgette!!!!!!! I reread her books when I need a laugh or want to visit with old friends.
I think I was about 13 when I read my first Georgette Heyer. This would have been about 1972. I had read some Barbara Cartland but Georgette!!!!!!! I reread her books when I need a laugh or want to visit with old friends.
My first Heyer was Cotillion, selected by one of my closest friends for that month’s book club. That was maybe six years ago. I immediately fell in love with her banter, wit, and richly created characters. I’ve read romances and crime novels, but the one that sticks with me the most (so far) is A Civil Contract. I love the marriage of convenience turned on its head.
My first Heyer was Cotillion, selected by one of my closest friends for that month’s book club. That was maybe six years ago. I immediately fell in love with her banter, wit, and richly created characters. I’ve read romances and crime novels, but the one that sticks with me the most (so far) is A Civil Contract. I love the marriage of convenience turned on its head.
My first Heyer was Cotillion, selected by one of my closest friends for that month’s book club. That was maybe six years ago. I immediately fell in love with her banter, wit, and richly created characters. I’ve read romances and crime novels, but the one that sticks with me the most (so far) is A Civil Contract. I love the marriage of convenience turned on its head.
My first Heyer was Cotillion, selected by one of my closest friends for that month’s book club. That was maybe six years ago. I immediately fell in love with her banter, wit, and richly created characters. I’ve read romances and crime novels, but the one that sticks with me the most (so far) is A Civil Contract. I love the marriage of convenience turned on its head.
My first Heyer was Cotillion, selected by one of my closest friends for that month’s book club. That was maybe six years ago. I immediately fell in love with her banter, wit, and richly created characters. I’ve read romances and crime novels, but the one that sticks with me the most (so far) is A Civil Contract. I love the marriage of convenience turned on its head.
I agree about Venetia, and I was heartbroken when it went missing after a move. I also liked the Grand Sophy. Oh, what the heck! I liked all of them. Probably my least favorite was “The Spanish Bride”, because it seemed to get too deep into the weeds of the history and lost the romance.
I agree about Venetia, and I was heartbroken when it went missing after a move. I also liked the Grand Sophy. Oh, what the heck! I liked all of them. Probably my least favorite was “The Spanish Bride”, because it seemed to get too deep into the weeds of the history and lost the romance.
I agree about Venetia, and I was heartbroken when it went missing after a move. I also liked the Grand Sophy. Oh, what the heck! I liked all of them. Probably my least favorite was “The Spanish Bride”, because it seemed to get too deep into the weeds of the history and lost the romance.
I agree about Venetia, and I was heartbroken when it went missing after a move. I also liked the Grand Sophy. Oh, what the heck! I liked all of them. Probably my least favorite was “The Spanish Bride”, because it seemed to get too deep into the weeds of the history and lost the romance.
I agree about Venetia, and I was heartbroken when it went missing after a move. I also liked the Grand Sophy. Oh, what the heck! I liked all of them. Probably my least favorite was “The Spanish Bride”, because it seemed to get too deep into the weeds of the history and lost the romance.
A Civil Contract was my first experience and has remained a strong favorite over the years. I still re-read all of them when I need refreshment.
I don’t like either of the two covers on the copies of Venitia I now own.
The Grand Sophie is a favorite of the more humorous ones. I wish someone had made a good movie of it, as it is so visual to me.
Beverly A.
A Civil Contract was my first experience and has remained a strong favorite over the years. I still re-read all of them when I need refreshment.
I don’t like either of the two covers on the copies of Venitia I now own.
The Grand Sophie is a favorite of the more humorous ones. I wish someone had made a good movie of it, as it is so visual to me.
Beverly A.
A Civil Contract was my first experience and has remained a strong favorite over the years. I still re-read all of them when I need refreshment.
I don’t like either of the two covers on the copies of Venitia I now own.
The Grand Sophie is a favorite of the more humorous ones. I wish someone had made a good movie of it, as it is so visual to me.
Beverly A.
A Civil Contract was my first experience and has remained a strong favorite over the years. I still re-read all of them when I need refreshment.
I don’t like either of the two covers on the copies of Venitia I now own.
The Grand Sophie is a favorite of the more humorous ones. I wish someone had made a good movie of it, as it is so visual to me.
Beverly A.
A Civil Contract was my first experience and has remained a strong favorite over the years. I still re-read all of them when I need refreshment.
I don’t like either of the two covers on the copies of Venitia I now own.
The Grand Sophie is a favorite of the more humorous ones. I wish someone had made a good movie of it, as it is so visual to me.
Beverly A.
I live in the states and wonder if any conferences take place here-
I live in the states and wonder if any conferences take place here-
I live in the states and wonder if any conferences take place here-
I live in the states and wonder if any conferences take place here-
I live in the states and wonder if any conferences take place here-
There was a Heyer conference in Sydney? How did I not know this?! Something I could have gone to, damn.
I adore Venetia (as you may guess from my user name) and it remains my favourite Heyer. I can never quite decide on the rest of my Top 5 though … Cotillion with the incomparable Freddy, The Talisman Ring, A Civil Contract, certainly but should the last be Frederica, Black Sheep, False Colours, The Unknown Ajax … all so different and so very splendid.
There was a Heyer conference in Sydney? How did I not know this?! Something I could have gone to, damn.
I adore Venetia (as you may guess from my user name) and it remains my favourite Heyer. I can never quite decide on the rest of my Top 5 though … Cotillion with the incomparable Freddy, The Talisman Ring, A Civil Contract, certainly but should the last be Frederica, Black Sheep, False Colours, The Unknown Ajax … all so different and so very splendid.
There was a Heyer conference in Sydney? How did I not know this?! Something I could have gone to, damn.
I adore Venetia (as you may guess from my user name) and it remains my favourite Heyer. I can never quite decide on the rest of my Top 5 though … Cotillion with the incomparable Freddy, The Talisman Ring, A Civil Contract, certainly but should the last be Frederica, Black Sheep, False Colours, The Unknown Ajax … all so different and so very splendid.
There was a Heyer conference in Sydney? How did I not know this?! Something I could have gone to, damn.
I adore Venetia (as you may guess from my user name) and it remains my favourite Heyer. I can never quite decide on the rest of my Top 5 though … Cotillion with the incomparable Freddy, The Talisman Ring, A Civil Contract, certainly but should the last be Frederica, Black Sheep, False Colours, The Unknown Ajax … all so different and so very splendid.
There was a Heyer conference in Sydney? How did I not know this?! Something I could have gone to, damn.
I adore Venetia (as you may guess from my user name) and it remains my favourite Heyer. I can never quite decide on the rest of my Top 5 though … Cotillion with the incomparable Freddy, The Talisman Ring, A Civil Contract, certainly but should the last be Frederica, Black Sheep, False Colours, The Unknown Ajax … all so different and so very splendid.
Devil’s Cub, The Unknown Ajax, The Grand Sophy….all of them really …How does one hear about these things?
Devil’s Cub, The Unknown Ajax, The Grand Sophy….all of them really …How does one hear about these things?
Devil’s Cub, The Unknown Ajax, The Grand Sophy….all of them really …How does one hear about these things?
Devil’s Cub, The Unknown Ajax, The Grand Sophy….all of them really …How does one hear about these things?
Devil’s Cub, The Unknown Ajax, The Grand Sophy….all of them really …How does one hear about these things?
What a wonderful post. I found Georgette Heyer recently. I have read some of her mysteries as well as some of her Regencies. I was amazed at the terrific characters and plots she created. Thanks again for the post.
What a wonderful post. I found Georgette Heyer recently. I have read some of her mysteries as well as some of her Regencies. I was amazed at the terrific characters and plots she created. Thanks again for the post.
What a wonderful post. I found Georgette Heyer recently. I have read some of her mysteries as well as some of her Regencies. I was amazed at the terrific characters and plots she created. Thanks again for the post.
What a wonderful post. I found Georgette Heyer recently. I have read some of her mysteries as well as some of her Regencies. I was amazed at the terrific characters and plots she created. Thanks again for the post.
What a wonderful post. I found Georgette Heyer recently. I have read some of her mysteries as well as some of her Regencies. I was amazed at the terrific characters and plots she created. Thanks again for the post.
My first Georgette Heyer book was the masqueraders and I was hooked. It’s difficult to pick one book as a favourite as I loved them all. If I have to choose then Black Moth or Frederica I used to have all of them including her detective novels, my copy of Venetia had that cover.I still have a few now,watch out bookshelf I’m on my way to re read them.
My first Georgette Heyer book was the masqueraders and I was hooked. It’s difficult to pick one book as a favourite as I loved them all. If I have to choose then Black Moth or Frederica I used to have all of them including her detective novels, my copy of Venetia had that cover.I still have a few now,watch out bookshelf I’m on my way to re read them.
My first Georgette Heyer book was the masqueraders and I was hooked. It’s difficult to pick one book as a favourite as I loved them all. If I have to choose then Black Moth or Frederica I used to have all of them including her detective novels, my copy of Venetia had that cover.I still have a few now,watch out bookshelf I’m on my way to re read them.
My first Georgette Heyer book was the masqueraders and I was hooked. It’s difficult to pick one book as a favourite as I loved them all. If I have to choose then Black Moth or Frederica I used to have all of them including her detective novels, my copy of Venetia had that cover.I still have a few now,watch out bookshelf I’m on my way to re read them.
My first Georgette Heyer book was the masqueraders and I was hooked. It’s difficult to pick one book as a favourite as I loved them all. If I have to choose then Black Moth or Frederica I used to have all of them including her detective novels, my copy of Venetia had that cover.I still have a few now,watch out bookshelf I’m on my way to re read them.
I can remember my aunt saying that her idea of heaven was a day at the beach with a new Georgette Heyer. Unfortunately for me, I only started reading her books in the past ten years or so. What a lot of time I wasted!
I can remember my aunt saying that her idea of heaven was a day at the beach with a new Georgette Heyer. Unfortunately for me, I only started reading her books in the past ten years or so. What a lot of time I wasted!
I can remember my aunt saying that her idea of heaven was a day at the beach with a new Georgette Heyer. Unfortunately for me, I only started reading her books in the past ten years or so. What a lot of time I wasted!
I can remember my aunt saying that her idea of heaven was a day at the beach with a new Georgette Heyer. Unfortunately for me, I only started reading her books in the past ten years or so. What a lot of time I wasted!
I can remember my aunt saying that her idea of heaven was a day at the beach with a new Georgette Heyer. Unfortunately for me, I only started reading her books in the past ten years or so. What a lot of time I wasted!
Thanks Mia — I love Freddy in Cotillion — all of them really— and when I had an apparently fribble-ish lightweight hero to write, I called him Freddy after Heyer’s Freddy, though they’re quite different. Just my little homage. A Civil Contract is one I always wanted to rewrite — yes it’s very realistic, but I did want Adam to fall properly in love with Jenny, not simply appreciate her and be comfortable. I always wanted her to have a real romance.
Thanks Mia — I love Freddy in Cotillion — all of them really— and when I had an apparently fribble-ish lightweight hero to write, I called him Freddy after Heyer’s Freddy, though they’re quite different. Just my little homage. A Civil Contract is one I always wanted to rewrite — yes it’s very realistic, but I did want Adam to fall properly in love with Jenny, not simply appreciate her and be comfortable. I always wanted her to have a real romance.
Thanks Mia — I love Freddy in Cotillion — all of them really— and when I had an apparently fribble-ish lightweight hero to write, I called him Freddy after Heyer’s Freddy, though they’re quite different. Just my little homage. A Civil Contract is one I always wanted to rewrite — yes it’s very realistic, but I did want Adam to fall properly in love with Jenny, not simply appreciate her and be comfortable. I always wanted her to have a real romance.
Thanks Mia — I love Freddy in Cotillion — all of them really— and when I had an apparently fribble-ish lightweight hero to write, I called him Freddy after Heyer’s Freddy, though they’re quite different. Just my little homage. A Civil Contract is one I always wanted to rewrite — yes it’s very realistic, but I did want Adam to fall properly in love with Jenny, not simply appreciate her and be comfortable. I always wanted her to have a real romance.
Thanks Mia — I love Freddy in Cotillion — all of them really— and when I had an apparently fribble-ish lightweight hero to write, I called him Freddy after Heyer’s Freddy, though they’re quite different. Just my little homage. A Civil Contract is one I always wanted to rewrite — yes it’s very realistic, but I did want Adam to fall properly in love with Jenny, not simply appreciate her and be comfortable. I always wanted her to have a real romance.
Thanks, Carla — I was around the same age. I often say to people I grew up with Georgette Heyer. *g* My Heyers are lined up on the opposite side of my office, and show in a line above the monitor of my computer. Old friends indeed.
Thanks, Carla — I was around the same age. I often say to people I grew up with Georgette Heyer. *g* My Heyers are lined up on the opposite side of my office, and show in a line above the monitor of my computer. Old friends indeed.
Thanks, Carla — I was around the same age. I often say to people I grew up with Georgette Heyer. *g* My Heyers are lined up on the opposite side of my office, and show in a line above the monitor of my computer. Old friends indeed.
Thanks, Carla — I was around the same age. I often say to people I grew up with Georgette Heyer. *g* My Heyers are lined up on the opposite side of my office, and show in a line above the monitor of my computer. Old friends indeed.
Thanks, Carla — I was around the same age. I often say to people I grew up with Georgette Heyer. *g* My Heyers are lined up on the opposite side of my office, and show in a line above the monitor of my computer. Old friends indeed.
Thanks, Fiona. I didn’t know the next one would be in Adelaide. Ill go anyway. Oh, The Mountain (sigh) — yes. And Hugo of the Unknown Ajax is one of my faves — such a wicked sense of humor, and the kind of ego that doesn’t care what others think of him, because he’s comfortable in his own skin. And the plotting — where all the threads come together in a wonderful action sequence at the end — superb. So many reasons to love that book.
Thanks, Fiona. I didn’t know the next one would be in Adelaide. Ill go anyway. Oh, The Mountain (sigh) — yes. And Hugo of the Unknown Ajax is one of my faves — such a wicked sense of humor, and the kind of ego that doesn’t care what others think of him, because he’s comfortable in his own skin. And the plotting — where all the threads come together in a wonderful action sequence at the end — superb. So many reasons to love that book.
Thanks, Fiona. I didn’t know the next one would be in Adelaide. Ill go anyway. Oh, The Mountain (sigh) — yes. And Hugo of the Unknown Ajax is one of my faves — such a wicked sense of humor, and the kind of ego that doesn’t care what others think of him, because he’s comfortable in his own skin. And the plotting — where all the threads come together in a wonderful action sequence at the end — superb. So many reasons to love that book.
Thanks, Fiona. I didn’t know the next one would be in Adelaide. Ill go anyway. Oh, The Mountain (sigh) — yes. And Hugo of the Unknown Ajax is one of my faves — such a wicked sense of humor, and the kind of ego that doesn’t care what others think of him, because he’s comfortable in his own skin. And the plotting — where all the threads come together in a wonderful action sequence at the end — superb. So many reasons to love that book.
Thanks, Fiona. I didn’t know the next one would be in Adelaide. Ill go anyway. Oh, The Mountain (sigh) — yes. And Hugo of the Unknown Ajax is one of my faves — such a wicked sense of humor, and the kind of ego that doesn’t care what others think of him, because he’s comfortable in his own skin. And the plotting — where all the threads come together in a wonderful action sequence at the end — superb. So many reasons to love that book.
Please post about the second half of the program. I had no idea there are Georgette Heyer conferences. Does anyone know if they are also held in the U.S.? Thanks so much for sharing.
Please post about the second half of the program. I had no idea there are Georgette Heyer conferences. Does anyone know if they are also held in the U.S.? Thanks so much for sharing.
Please post about the second half of the program. I had no idea there are Georgette Heyer conferences. Does anyone know if they are also held in the U.S.? Thanks so much for sharing.
Please post about the second half of the program. I had no idea there are Georgette Heyer conferences. Does anyone know if they are also held in the U.S.? Thanks so much for sharing.
Please post about the second half of the program. I had no idea there are Georgette Heyer conferences. Does anyone know if they are also held in the U.S.? Thanks so much for sharing.
Kathy, I liked the Spanish Bride, but I don’t often reread it. Part of the fascination of it for me is the fact that Harry and Juana Smith were real people, and that he went on to have a brilliant career and they had a long and happy marriage. I remember reading some of his correspondence, written much later in his life, and his references to his wife were loving and romantic. But I confess I usually skip the historical battle stuff. *g*
Kathy, I liked the Spanish Bride, but I don’t often reread it. Part of the fascination of it for me is the fact that Harry and Juana Smith were real people, and that he went on to have a brilliant career and they had a long and happy marriage. I remember reading some of his correspondence, written much later in his life, and his references to his wife were loving and romantic. But I confess I usually skip the historical battle stuff. *g*
Kathy, I liked the Spanish Bride, but I don’t often reread it. Part of the fascination of it for me is the fact that Harry and Juana Smith were real people, and that he went on to have a brilliant career and they had a long and happy marriage. I remember reading some of his correspondence, written much later in his life, and his references to his wife were loving and romantic. But I confess I usually skip the historical battle stuff. *g*
Kathy, I liked the Spanish Bride, but I don’t often reread it. Part of the fascination of it for me is the fact that Harry and Juana Smith were real people, and that he went on to have a brilliant career and they had a long and happy marriage. I remember reading some of his correspondence, written much later in his life, and his references to his wife were loving and romantic. But I confess I usually skip the historical battle stuff. *g*
Kathy, I liked the Spanish Bride, but I don’t often reread it. Part of the fascination of it for me is the fact that Harry and Juana Smith were real people, and that he went on to have a brilliant career and they had a long and happy marriage. I remember reading some of his correspondence, written much later in his life, and his references to his wife were loving and romantic. But I confess I usually skip the historical battle stuff. *g*
Actually, my least favorite is My Lord John, which I’ve tried to read several times and given up on.
Actually, my least favorite is My Lord John, which I’ve tried to read several times and given up on.
Actually, my least favorite is My Lord John, which I’ve tried to read several times and given up on.
Actually, my least favorite is My Lord John, which I’ve tried to read several times and given up on.
Actually, my least favorite is My Lord John, which I’ve tried to read several times and given up on.
Beverly, I heard somewhere that new covers were being designed by the publisher for the next editions of Heyer, so we’ll see. I think a lot of people’s favorite Heyer is the first one they read. I think it’s partly to do with falling in love with the world she creates, as well as the actual book itself. Mine was These Old Shades.
Beverly, I heard somewhere that new covers were being designed by the publisher for the next editions of Heyer, so we’ll see. I think a lot of people’s favorite Heyer is the first one they read. I think it’s partly to do with falling in love with the world she creates, as well as the actual book itself. Mine was These Old Shades.
Beverly, I heard somewhere that new covers were being designed by the publisher for the next editions of Heyer, so we’ll see. I think a lot of people’s favorite Heyer is the first one they read. I think it’s partly to do with falling in love with the world she creates, as well as the actual book itself. Mine was These Old Shades.
Beverly, I heard somewhere that new covers were being designed by the publisher for the next editions of Heyer, so we’ll see. I think a lot of people’s favorite Heyer is the first one they read. I think it’s partly to do with falling in love with the world she creates, as well as the actual book itself. Mine was These Old Shades.
Beverly, I heard somewhere that new covers were being designed by the publisher for the next editions of Heyer, so we’ll see. I think a lot of people’s favorite Heyer is the first one they read. I think it’s partly to do with falling in love with the world she creates, as well as the actual book itself. Mine was These Old Shades.
Debra, I’ve been on a Heyer readers loop for years now (it’s called Almacks now and is on yahoo) and I’ve never heard of a Heyer conference anywhere except Australia. Pity. I would love to go to one in the UK.
Debra, I’ve been on a Heyer readers loop for years now (it’s called Almacks now and is on yahoo) and I’ve never heard of a Heyer conference anywhere except Australia. Pity. I would love to go to one in the UK.
Debra, I’ve been on a Heyer readers loop for years now (it’s called Almacks now and is on yahoo) and I’ve never heard of a Heyer conference anywhere except Australia. Pity. I would love to go to one in the UK.
Debra, I’ve been on a Heyer readers loop for years now (it’s called Almacks now and is on yahoo) and I’ve never heard of a Heyer conference anywhere except Australia. Pity. I would love to go to one in the UK.
Debra, I’ve been on a Heyer readers loop for years now (it’s called Almacks now and is on yahoo) and I’ve never heard of a Heyer conference anywhere except Australia. Pity. I would love to go to one in the UK.
Venetia, it was quite a small conference — around 200 people, and they didn’t need to advertise widely. It was organized by the same people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra.
Venetia, it was quite a small conference — around 200 people, and they didn’t need to advertise widely. It was organized by the same people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra.
Venetia, it was quite a small conference — around 200 people, and they didn’t need to advertise widely. It was organized by the same people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra.
Venetia, it was quite a small conference — around 200 people, and they didn’t need to advertise widely. It was organized by the same people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra.
Venetia, it was quite a small conference — around 200 people, and they didn’t need to advertise widely. It was organized by the same people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra.
“How does one hear about these things?” Word of mouth, I suppose. It helps to be friends with Jennifer Kloester. *g* But as I said in the previous comment, I don’t think it was widely advertised — the venue was filled pretty quickly and I guess the organizers don’t want it to become a huge thing. It’s all done out of love, I think, not as a business.
“How does one hear about these things?” Word of mouth, I suppose. It helps to be friends with Jennifer Kloester. *g* But as I said in the previous comment, I don’t think it was widely advertised — the venue was filled pretty quickly and I guess the organizers don’t want it to become a huge thing. It’s all done out of love, I think, not as a business.
“How does one hear about these things?” Word of mouth, I suppose. It helps to be friends with Jennifer Kloester. *g* But as I said in the previous comment, I don’t think it was widely advertised — the venue was filled pretty quickly and I guess the organizers don’t want it to become a huge thing. It’s all done out of love, I think, not as a business.
“How does one hear about these things?” Word of mouth, I suppose. It helps to be friends with Jennifer Kloester. *g* But as I said in the previous comment, I don’t think it was widely advertised — the venue was filled pretty quickly and I guess the organizers don’t want it to become a huge thing. It’s all done out of love, I think, not as a business.
“How does one hear about these things?” Word of mouth, I suppose. It helps to be friends with Jennifer Kloester. *g* But as I said in the previous comment, I don’t think it was widely advertised — the venue was filled pretty quickly and I guess the organizers don’t want it to become a huge thing. It’s all done out of love, I think, not as a business.
Annette, every time I hear about someone who’s only just discovered Heyer recently, I am envious at the wonderful reading journey ahead of them. Enjoy!
Annette, every time I hear about someone who’s only just discovered Heyer recently, I am envious at the wonderful reading journey ahead of them. Enjoy!
Annette, every time I hear about someone who’s only just discovered Heyer recently, I am envious at the wonderful reading journey ahead of them. Enjoy!
Annette, every time I hear about someone who’s only just discovered Heyer recently, I am envious at the wonderful reading journey ahead of them. Enjoy!
Annette, every time I hear about someone who’s only just discovered Heyer recently, I am envious at the wonderful reading journey ahead of them. Enjoy!
Susan, one of the discussions I had over morning tea with a couple of people involved The Masqueraders, and how Prudence managed to tip several glasses of wine down her sleeve — and not drip afterwards. There were several theories, none of which quite satisfied me — but we had a lot of fun speculating.
Susan, one of the discussions I had over morning tea with a couple of people involved The Masqueraders, and how Prudence managed to tip several glasses of wine down her sleeve — and not drip afterwards. There were several theories, none of which quite satisfied me — but we had a lot of fun speculating.
Susan, one of the discussions I had over morning tea with a couple of people involved The Masqueraders, and how Prudence managed to tip several glasses of wine down her sleeve — and not drip afterwards. There were several theories, none of which quite satisfied me — but we had a lot of fun speculating.
Susan, one of the discussions I had over morning tea with a couple of people involved The Masqueraders, and how Prudence managed to tip several glasses of wine down her sleeve — and not drip afterwards. There were several theories, none of which quite satisfied me — but we had a lot of fun speculating.
Susan, one of the discussions I had over morning tea with a couple of people involved The Masqueraders, and how Prudence managed to tip several glasses of wine down her sleeve — and not drip afterwards. There were several theories, none of which quite satisfied me — but we had a lot of fun speculating.
Lillian, it’s not a wasted time at all, IMO — think of the pleasure of coming to Heyer as an adult, instead of an 11 year-old, as I was. If you want to hear about waste — when I was first published, several of my books came out in large print editions, and I sent them to my aunts, who both had glaucoma. Aunty Jean (to whom my Summer Bride was dedicated) phoned me up and said, “Oh darling, I wish I knew you liked this sort of book. When we cleared out Nanas place, we gave her entire Heyer collection to the charity shop. If Id known I would have saved them for you.” It turned out that my grandmother (who died when I was 12) was such a Heyer fan that she had a standing order with a bookseller for each new Heyer as it was published. She had them all. A complete set of hardcopy first editions. That went to the charity shop. sob!
Lillian, it’s not a wasted time at all, IMO — think of the pleasure of coming to Heyer as an adult, instead of an 11 year-old, as I was. If you want to hear about waste — when I was first published, several of my books came out in large print editions, and I sent them to my aunts, who both had glaucoma. Aunty Jean (to whom my Summer Bride was dedicated) phoned me up and said, “Oh darling, I wish I knew you liked this sort of book. When we cleared out Nanas place, we gave her entire Heyer collection to the charity shop. If Id known I would have saved them for you.” It turned out that my grandmother (who died when I was 12) was such a Heyer fan that she had a standing order with a bookseller for each new Heyer as it was published. She had them all. A complete set of hardcopy first editions. That went to the charity shop. sob!
Lillian, it’s not a wasted time at all, IMO — think of the pleasure of coming to Heyer as an adult, instead of an 11 year-old, as I was. If you want to hear about waste — when I was first published, several of my books came out in large print editions, and I sent them to my aunts, who both had glaucoma. Aunty Jean (to whom my Summer Bride was dedicated) phoned me up and said, “Oh darling, I wish I knew you liked this sort of book. When we cleared out Nanas place, we gave her entire Heyer collection to the charity shop. If Id known I would have saved them for you.” It turned out that my grandmother (who died when I was 12) was such a Heyer fan that she had a standing order with a bookseller for each new Heyer as it was published. She had them all. A complete set of hardcopy first editions. That went to the charity shop. sob!
Lillian, it’s not a wasted time at all, IMO — think of the pleasure of coming to Heyer as an adult, instead of an 11 year-old, as I was. If you want to hear about waste — when I was first published, several of my books came out in large print editions, and I sent them to my aunts, who both had glaucoma. Aunty Jean (to whom my Summer Bride was dedicated) phoned me up and said, “Oh darling, I wish I knew you liked this sort of book. When we cleared out Nanas place, we gave her entire Heyer collection to the charity shop. If Id known I would have saved them for you.” It turned out that my grandmother (who died when I was 12) was such a Heyer fan that she had a standing order with a bookseller for each new Heyer as it was published. She had them all. A complete set of hardcopy first editions. That went to the charity shop. sob!
Lillian, it’s not a wasted time at all, IMO — think of the pleasure of coming to Heyer as an adult, instead of an 11 year-old, as I was. If you want to hear about waste — when I was first published, several of my books came out in large print editions, and I sent them to my aunts, who both had glaucoma. Aunty Jean (to whom my Summer Bride was dedicated) phoned me up and said, “Oh darling, I wish I knew you liked this sort of book. When we cleared out Nanas place, we gave her entire Heyer collection to the charity shop. If Id known I would have saved them for you.” It turned out that my grandmother (who died when I was 12) was such a Heyer fan that she had a standing order with a bookseller for each new Heyer as it was published. She had them all. A complete set of hardcopy first editions. That went to the charity shop. sob!
Robin, thanks. I’m not sure if the wench readership would cope with a second dose. It was a lot of fun, but as the content wasn’t mine, and I didn’t take photos at the costume part, it’s not so interesting.
Robin, thanks. I’m not sure if the wench readership would cope with a second dose. It was a lot of fun, but as the content wasn’t mine, and I didn’t take photos at the costume part, it’s not so interesting.
Robin, thanks. I’m not sure if the wench readership would cope with a second dose. It was a lot of fun, but as the content wasn’t mine, and I didn’t take photos at the costume part, it’s not so interesting.
Robin, thanks. I’m not sure if the wench readership would cope with a second dose. It was a lot of fun, but as the content wasn’t mine, and I didn’t take photos at the costume part, it’s not so interesting.
Robin, thanks. I’m not sure if the wench readership would cope with a second dose. It was a lot of fun, but as the content wasn’t mine, and I didn’t take photos at the costume part, it’s not so interesting.
I didn’t know this conference was happening. Now I do know I will try and attend the next one. My first Georgette Heyer novel, and still my favourite, is The Black Moth which I read back in the 1960s when I was about 12. My mother enjoyed Heyer’s novels too and would often slip me extra pocket money so that I could buy the next release from our local newsagent. Sadly my collection of Heyer novels, a mixture of paperbacks and hardcovers, also ended up at the charity shop, but I’m having so much fun building up a new collection!
I didn’t know this conference was happening. Now I do know I will try and attend the next one. My first Georgette Heyer novel, and still my favourite, is The Black Moth which I read back in the 1960s when I was about 12. My mother enjoyed Heyer’s novels too and would often slip me extra pocket money so that I could buy the next release from our local newsagent. Sadly my collection of Heyer novels, a mixture of paperbacks and hardcovers, also ended up at the charity shop, but I’m having so much fun building up a new collection!
I didn’t know this conference was happening. Now I do know I will try and attend the next one. My first Georgette Heyer novel, and still my favourite, is The Black Moth which I read back in the 1960s when I was about 12. My mother enjoyed Heyer’s novels too and would often slip me extra pocket money so that I could buy the next release from our local newsagent. Sadly my collection of Heyer novels, a mixture of paperbacks and hardcovers, also ended up at the charity shop, but I’m having so much fun building up a new collection!
I didn’t know this conference was happening. Now I do know I will try and attend the next one. My first Georgette Heyer novel, and still my favourite, is The Black Moth which I read back in the 1960s when I was about 12. My mother enjoyed Heyer’s novels too and would often slip me extra pocket money so that I could buy the next release from our local newsagent. Sadly my collection of Heyer novels, a mixture of paperbacks and hardcovers, also ended up at the charity shop, but I’m having so much fun building up a new collection!
I didn’t know this conference was happening. Now I do know I will try and attend the next one. My first Georgette Heyer novel, and still my favourite, is The Black Moth which I read back in the 1960s when I was about 12. My mother enjoyed Heyer’s novels too and would often slip me extra pocket money so that I could buy the next release from our local newsagent. Sadly my collection of Heyer novels, a mixture of paperbacks and hardcovers, also ended up at the charity shop, but I’m having so much fun building up a new collection!
Yvonne, I’m also buying new Heyers, but I can’t bear to give away my battered old ones — also a mixture of hardcovers and paperbacks — so my collection is simply expanding.
Yvonne, I’m also buying new Heyers, but I can’t bear to give away my battered old ones — also a mixture of hardcovers and paperbacks — so my collection is simply expanding.
Yvonne, I’m also buying new Heyers, but I can’t bear to give away my battered old ones — also a mixture of hardcovers and paperbacks — so my collection is simply expanding.
Yvonne, I’m also buying new Heyers, but I can’t bear to give away my battered old ones — also a mixture of hardcovers and paperbacks — so my collection is simply expanding.
Yvonne, I’m also buying new Heyers, but I can’t bear to give away my battered old ones — also a mixture of hardcovers and paperbacks — so my collection is simply expanding.
I’ve been reading Heyer since high school – over 50 years now – and can’t remember my first. I have the complete set and I am on the third copy of some of them: the early paperbacks were $.75 and have long worn out. In fact, my library recently had four almost new hardbacks donated to our book sale! Since we already had circulating copies, they went to my own collection.
This week I recently moved from 60 years in a large house to a home less than 1/3rd the size…and many of my books, including years of total Regency series, will have to find new homes. BUT the complete Georgette will come with me (as well as all of Terry Pratchett and Lois McMaster Bujold, who herself is a Heyer fan).
I’ve been reading Heyer since high school – over 50 years now – and can’t remember my first. I have the complete set and I am on the third copy of some of them: the early paperbacks were $.75 and have long worn out. In fact, my library recently had four almost new hardbacks donated to our book sale! Since we already had circulating copies, they went to my own collection.
This week I recently moved from 60 years in a large house to a home less than 1/3rd the size…and many of my books, including years of total Regency series, will have to find new homes. BUT the complete Georgette will come with me (as well as all of Terry Pratchett and Lois McMaster Bujold, who herself is a Heyer fan).
I’ve been reading Heyer since high school – over 50 years now – and can’t remember my first. I have the complete set and I am on the third copy of some of them: the early paperbacks were $.75 and have long worn out. In fact, my library recently had four almost new hardbacks donated to our book sale! Since we already had circulating copies, they went to my own collection.
This week I recently moved from 60 years in a large house to a home less than 1/3rd the size…and many of my books, including years of total Regency series, will have to find new homes. BUT the complete Georgette will come with me (as well as all of Terry Pratchett and Lois McMaster Bujold, who herself is a Heyer fan).
I’ve been reading Heyer since high school – over 50 years now – and can’t remember my first. I have the complete set and I am on the third copy of some of them: the early paperbacks were $.75 and have long worn out. In fact, my library recently had four almost new hardbacks donated to our book sale! Since we already had circulating copies, they went to my own collection.
This week I recently moved from 60 years in a large house to a home less than 1/3rd the size…and many of my books, including years of total Regency series, will have to find new homes. BUT the complete Georgette will come with me (as well as all of Terry Pratchett and Lois McMaster Bujold, who herself is a Heyer fan).
I’ve been reading Heyer since high school – over 50 years now – and can’t remember my first. I have the complete set and I am on the third copy of some of them: the early paperbacks were $.75 and have long worn out. In fact, my library recently had four almost new hardbacks donated to our book sale! Since we already had circulating copies, they went to my own collection.
This week I recently moved from 60 years in a large house to a home less than 1/3rd the size…and many of my books, including years of total Regency series, will have to find new homes. BUT the complete Georgette will come with me (as well as all of Terry Pratchett and Lois McMaster Bujold, who herself is a Heyer fan).
My first Heyer, which I found in my high school library, was Frederica. It’s still one of my favourites, with The Unknown Ajax, The Masqueraders, Faro’s Daughter, The Talisman Ring, Cotillion…..actually, almost all of them….and then there are the mysteries.
My first Heyer, which I found in my high school library, was Frederica. It’s still one of my favourites, with The Unknown Ajax, The Masqueraders, Faro’s Daughter, The Talisman Ring, Cotillion…..actually, almost all of them….and then there are the mysteries.
My first Heyer, which I found in my high school library, was Frederica. It’s still one of my favourites, with The Unknown Ajax, The Masqueraders, Faro’s Daughter, The Talisman Ring, Cotillion…..actually, almost all of them….and then there are the mysteries.
My first Heyer, which I found in my high school library, was Frederica. It’s still one of my favourites, with The Unknown Ajax, The Masqueraders, Faro’s Daughter, The Talisman Ring, Cotillion…..actually, almost all of them….and then there are the mysteries.
My first Heyer, which I found in my high school library, was Frederica. It’s still one of my favourites, with The Unknown Ajax, The Masqueraders, Faro’s Daughter, The Talisman Ring, Cotillion…..actually, almost all of them….and then there are the mysteries.
I honestly can’t remember which one I read first. But I do remember reading The Spanish Bride when I was home in bed with mono (age 15) and crying up a storm. That is one of the harder ones to reread because of all the history, and yes, I do skip a bunch of the history on the reread.
But The Spanish Bride is an excellent book to read to understand the progression of the war and various battles. A great foundation book when I read Regencies where battles and war are important.
I admit to getting her 6 modern novels, in hardcover. I still own them but one read was more than enough…depressing as all get out. I have all the mysteries too. Some I like much better than others.
Love love love The Grand Sophy. When we were trying to get my dad to read one to see why we enjoyed them, we picked The Grand Sophy for him to read. The Unknown Ajax and The Toll House are other all time favorites of mine. The Masquerader’s yes… Fredericka…yes…. Venetia…yes..
In other words…yes…..LOVE her writing for many reasons.
I honestly can’t remember which one I read first. But I do remember reading The Spanish Bride when I was home in bed with mono (age 15) and crying up a storm. That is one of the harder ones to reread because of all the history, and yes, I do skip a bunch of the history on the reread.
But The Spanish Bride is an excellent book to read to understand the progression of the war and various battles. A great foundation book when I read Regencies where battles and war are important.
I admit to getting her 6 modern novels, in hardcover. I still own them but one read was more than enough…depressing as all get out. I have all the mysteries too. Some I like much better than others.
Love love love The Grand Sophy. When we were trying to get my dad to read one to see why we enjoyed them, we picked The Grand Sophy for him to read. The Unknown Ajax and The Toll House are other all time favorites of mine. The Masquerader’s yes… Fredericka…yes…. Venetia…yes..
In other words…yes…..LOVE her writing for many reasons.
I honestly can’t remember which one I read first. But I do remember reading The Spanish Bride when I was home in bed with mono (age 15) and crying up a storm. That is one of the harder ones to reread because of all the history, and yes, I do skip a bunch of the history on the reread.
But The Spanish Bride is an excellent book to read to understand the progression of the war and various battles. A great foundation book when I read Regencies where battles and war are important.
I admit to getting her 6 modern novels, in hardcover. I still own them but one read was more than enough…depressing as all get out. I have all the mysteries too. Some I like much better than others.
Love love love The Grand Sophy. When we were trying to get my dad to read one to see why we enjoyed them, we picked The Grand Sophy for him to read. The Unknown Ajax and The Toll House are other all time favorites of mine. The Masquerader’s yes… Fredericka…yes…. Venetia…yes..
In other words…yes…..LOVE her writing for many reasons.
I honestly can’t remember which one I read first. But I do remember reading The Spanish Bride when I was home in bed with mono (age 15) and crying up a storm. That is one of the harder ones to reread because of all the history, and yes, I do skip a bunch of the history on the reread.
But The Spanish Bride is an excellent book to read to understand the progression of the war and various battles. A great foundation book when I read Regencies where battles and war are important.
I admit to getting her 6 modern novels, in hardcover. I still own them but one read was more than enough…depressing as all get out. I have all the mysteries too. Some I like much better than others.
Love love love The Grand Sophy. When we were trying to get my dad to read one to see why we enjoyed them, we picked The Grand Sophy for him to read. The Unknown Ajax and The Toll House are other all time favorites of mine. The Masquerader’s yes… Fredericka…yes…. Venetia…yes..
In other words…yes…..LOVE her writing for many reasons.
I honestly can’t remember which one I read first. But I do remember reading The Spanish Bride when I was home in bed with mono (age 15) and crying up a storm. That is one of the harder ones to reread because of all the history, and yes, I do skip a bunch of the history on the reread.
But The Spanish Bride is an excellent book to read to understand the progression of the war and various battles. A great foundation book when I read Regencies where battles and war are important.
I admit to getting her 6 modern novels, in hardcover. I still own them but one read was more than enough…depressing as all get out. I have all the mysteries too. Some I like much better than others.
Love love love The Grand Sophy. When we were trying to get my dad to read one to see why we enjoyed them, we picked The Grand Sophy for him to read. The Unknown Ajax and The Toll House are other all time favorites of mine. The Masquerader’s yes… Fredericka…yes…. Venetia…yes..
In other words…yes…..LOVE her writing for many reasons.
Anne, can I please correct you. The Georgette Heyer conference in Sydney was very definitely NOT organised by the people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra. It was organised by the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and her two friends, Amanda Jones and Dr Joanna Penglase. We are all members of JASA and have nothing to do with the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra. A fabulous booklet was produced for the conference, with contributions from Jennifer Kloester, Stephen Fry, Emma Darwin, Lucinda Brant, Susannah Fullerton, Anne Gracie and other authors, all sharing their experience of falling in love with the novels of GH. If you wish to order a copy of this booklet, you can do so via my website https://susannahfullerton.com.au. It costs $22, including postage.
Anne, can I please correct you. The Georgette Heyer conference in Sydney was very definitely NOT organised by the people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra. It was organised by the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and her two friends, Amanda Jones and Dr Joanna Penglase. We are all members of JASA and have nothing to do with the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra. A fabulous booklet was produced for the conference, with contributions from Jennifer Kloester, Stephen Fry, Emma Darwin, Lucinda Brant, Susannah Fullerton, Anne Gracie and other authors, all sharing their experience of falling in love with the novels of GH. If you wish to order a copy of this booklet, you can do so via my website https://susannahfullerton.com.au. It costs $22, including postage.
Anne, can I please correct you. The Georgette Heyer conference in Sydney was very definitely NOT organised by the people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra. It was organised by the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and her two friends, Amanda Jones and Dr Joanna Penglase. We are all members of JASA and have nothing to do with the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra. A fabulous booklet was produced for the conference, with contributions from Jennifer Kloester, Stephen Fry, Emma Darwin, Lucinda Brant, Susannah Fullerton, Anne Gracie and other authors, all sharing their experience of falling in love with the novels of GH. If you wish to order a copy of this booklet, you can do so via my website https://susannahfullerton.com.au. It costs $22, including postage.
Anne, can I please correct you. The Georgette Heyer conference in Sydney was very definitely NOT organised by the people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra. It was organised by the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and her two friends, Amanda Jones and Dr Joanna Penglase. We are all members of JASA and have nothing to do with the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra. A fabulous booklet was produced for the conference, with contributions from Jennifer Kloester, Stephen Fry, Emma Darwin, Lucinda Brant, Susannah Fullerton, Anne Gracie and other authors, all sharing their experience of falling in love with the novels of GH. If you wish to order a copy of this booklet, you can do so via my website https://susannahfullerton.com.au. It costs $22, including postage.
Anne, can I please correct you. The Georgette Heyer conference in Sydney was very definitely NOT organised by the people who do the Jane Austen conference in Canberra. It was organised by the President of the Jane Austen Society of Australia and her two friends, Amanda Jones and Dr Joanna Penglase. We are all members of JASA and have nothing to do with the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra. A fabulous booklet was produced for the conference, with contributions from Jennifer Kloester, Stephen Fry, Emma Darwin, Lucinda Brant, Susannah Fullerton, Anne Gracie and other authors, all sharing their experience of falling in love with the novels of GH. If you wish to order a copy of this booklet, you can do so via my website https://susannahfullerton.com.au. It costs $22, including postage.
We plan to hold another conference in the next three years. The past two have been hugely successful and everyone is clamouring for more. It is a matter of us three organisers finding time in our incredibly busy lives to do the planning. However, we clearly missed lots of GH fans in our advertising so will try and reach you all next time, so you have a chance to attend the conference. One way of keeping in touch with any conference coming up is through my newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict. You can sign up for this free monthly literary newsletter on https://susannahfullerton.com.au and you can also order the wonderful GH booklet “Complete to a Shade” (which costs $22) from the same website. Signed copies are available on request.
We plan to hold another conference in the next three years. The past two have been hugely successful and everyone is clamouring for more. It is a matter of us three organisers finding time in our incredibly busy lives to do the planning. However, we clearly missed lots of GH fans in our advertising so will try and reach you all next time, so you have a chance to attend the conference. One way of keeping in touch with any conference coming up is through my newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict. You can sign up for this free monthly literary newsletter on https://susannahfullerton.com.au and you can also order the wonderful GH booklet “Complete to a Shade” (which costs $22) from the same website. Signed copies are available on request.
We plan to hold another conference in the next three years. The past two have been hugely successful and everyone is clamouring for more. It is a matter of us three organisers finding time in our incredibly busy lives to do the planning. However, we clearly missed lots of GH fans in our advertising so will try and reach you all next time, so you have a chance to attend the conference. One way of keeping in touch with any conference coming up is through my newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict. You can sign up for this free monthly literary newsletter on https://susannahfullerton.com.au and you can also order the wonderful GH booklet “Complete to a Shade” (which costs $22) from the same website. Signed copies are available on request.
We plan to hold another conference in the next three years. The past two have been hugely successful and everyone is clamouring for more. It is a matter of us three organisers finding time in our incredibly busy lives to do the planning. However, we clearly missed lots of GH fans in our advertising so will try and reach you all next time, so you have a chance to attend the conference. One way of keeping in touch with any conference coming up is through my newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict. You can sign up for this free monthly literary newsletter on https://susannahfullerton.com.au and you can also order the wonderful GH booklet “Complete to a Shade” (which costs $22) from the same website. Signed copies are available on request.
We plan to hold another conference in the next three years. The past two have been hugely successful and everyone is clamouring for more. It is a matter of us three organisers finding time in our incredibly busy lives to do the planning. However, we clearly missed lots of GH fans in our advertising so will try and reach you all next time, so you have a chance to attend the conference. One way of keeping in touch with any conference coming up is through my newsletter, Notes from a Book Addict. You can sign up for this free monthly literary newsletter on https://susannahfullerton.com.au and you can also order the wonderful GH booklet “Complete to a Shade” (which costs $22) from the same website. Signed copies are available on request.
Oh, Linda — Heyer, Pratchett and Bujold — what a perfect choice. My house is bursting at the seams with books and bookcases, and if I renovate (which I want and need to do) I will have to cull the books. Thank goodness for my kindle which takes up no space at all.
Oh, Linda — Heyer, Pratchett and Bujold — what a perfect choice. My house is bursting at the seams with books and bookcases, and if I renovate (which I want and need to do) I will have to cull the books. Thank goodness for my kindle which takes up no space at all.
Oh, Linda — Heyer, Pratchett and Bujold — what a perfect choice. My house is bursting at the seams with books and bookcases, and if I renovate (which I want and need to do) I will have to cull the books. Thank goodness for my kindle which takes up no space at all.
Oh, Linda — Heyer, Pratchett and Bujold — what a perfect choice. My house is bursting at the seams with books and bookcases, and if I renovate (which I want and need to do) I will have to cull the books. Thank goodness for my kindle which takes up no space at all.
Oh, Linda — Heyer, Pratchett and Bujold — what a perfect choice. My house is bursting at the seams with books and bookcases, and if I renovate (which I want and need to do) I will have to cull the books. Thank goodness for my kindle which takes up no space at all.
Anne, isn’t it amazing that she wrote so many keepers? Most authors manage a handful, but Heyer has so many.
Anne, isn’t it amazing that she wrote so many keepers? Most authors manage a handful, but Heyer has so many.
Anne, isn’t it amazing that she wrote so many keepers? Most authors manage a handful, but Heyer has so many.
Anne, isn’t it amazing that she wrote so many keepers? Most authors manage a handful, but Heyer has so many.
Anne, isn’t it amazing that she wrote so many keepers? Most authors manage a handful, but Heyer has so many.
Vicki, I hope your dad enjoyed your choices. A good selection, I think — for men or women. As for Heyer’s battle scenes, apparently military men enjoy those too as they were so well researched and written.
Vicki, I hope your dad enjoyed your choices. A good selection, I think — for men or women. As for Heyer’s battle scenes, apparently military men enjoy those too as they were so well researched and written.
Vicki, I hope your dad enjoyed your choices. A good selection, I think — for men or women. As for Heyer’s battle scenes, apparently military men enjoy those too as they were so well researched and written.
Vicki, I hope your dad enjoyed your choices. A good selection, I think — for men or women. As for Heyer’s battle scenes, apparently military men enjoy those too as they were so well researched and written.
Vicki, I hope your dad enjoyed your choices. A good selection, I think — for men or women. As for Heyer’s battle scenes, apparently military men enjoy those too as they were so well researched and written.
Sorry about that mistake, Susannah. I assumed, since I first met you at the Canberra Jane Austen conference, and as you were president of JASA, that it was all connected. I’m very glad you clarified things.
Sorry about that mistake, Susannah. I assumed, since I first met you at the Canberra Jane Austen conference, and as you were president of JASA, that it was all connected. I’m very glad you clarified things.
Sorry about that mistake, Susannah. I assumed, since I first met you at the Canberra Jane Austen conference, and as you were president of JASA, that it was all connected. I’m very glad you clarified things.
Sorry about that mistake, Susannah. I assumed, since I first met you at the Canberra Jane Austen conference, and as you were president of JASA, that it was all connected. I’m very glad you clarified things.
Sorry about that mistake, Susannah. I assumed, since I first met you at the Canberra Jane Austen conference, and as you were president of JASA, that it was all connected. I’m very glad you clarified things.
Hi Anne, wasn’t the conference delightful? I went as a very eager participant. I missed the previous one three years ago because I’d done something silly like just broken my arm, so was delighted to have a chance to go to this one. Oh, the bliss. I love Bath Tangle the most, probably because it was my first Heyer, so it’s also a sentimental favourite. As for her mysteries, I enjoyed Envious Casca the most (so far – haven’t read as many of them)… But I think I would have killed a few more characters off, they were all fairly obnoxious! I think one of the best things about Heyer’s books is her funny, sparkling dialogue and gorgeous heroes. Just wonderful to lose yourself in her world…
Hi Anne, wasn’t the conference delightful? I went as a very eager participant. I missed the previous one three years ago because I’d done something silly like just broken my arm, so was delighted to have a chance to go to this one. Oh, the bliss. I love Bath Tangle the most, probably because it was my first Heyer, so it’s also a sentimental favourite. As for her mysteries, I enjoyed Envious Casca the most (so far – haven’t read as many of them)… But I think I would have killed a few more characters off, they were all fairly obnoxious! I think one of the best things about Heyer’s books is her funny, sparkling dialogue and gorgeous heroes. Just wonderful to lose yourself in her world…
Hi Anne, wasn’t the conference delightful? I went as a very eager participant. I missed the previous one three years ago because I’d done something silly like just broken my arm, so was delighted to have a chance to go to this one. Oh, the bliss. I love Bath Tangle the most, probably because it was my first Heyer, so it’s also a sentimental favourite. As for her mysteries, I enjoyed Envious Casca the most (so far – haven’t read as many of them)… But I think I would have killed a few more characters off, they were all fairly obnoxious! I think one of the best things about Heyer’s books is her funny, sparkling dialogue and gorgeous heroes. Just wonderful to lose yourself in her world…
Hi Anne, wasn’t the conference delightful? I went as a very eager participant. I missed the previous one three years ago because I’d done something silly like just broken my arm, so was delighted to have a chance to go to this one. Oh, the bliss. I love Bath Tangle the most, probably because it was my first Heyer, so it’s also a sentimental favourite. As for her mysteries, I enjoyed Envious Casca the most (so far – haven’t read as many of them)… But I think I would have killed a few more characters off, they were all fairly obnoxious! I think one of the best things about Heyer’s books is her funny, sparkling dialogue and gorgeous heroes. Just wonderful to lose yourself in her world…
Hi Anne, wasn’t the conference delightful? I went as a very eager participant. I missed the previous one three years ago because I’d done something silly like just broken my arm, so was delighted to have a chance to go to this one. Oh, the bliss. I love Bath Tangle the most, probably because it was my first Heyer, so it’s also a sentimental favourite. As for her mysteries, I enjoyed Envious Casca the most (so far – haven’t read as many of them)… But I think I would have killed a few more characters off, they were all fairly obnoxious! I think one of the best things about Heyer’s books is her funny, sparkling dialogue and gorgeous heroes. Just wonderful to lose yourself in her world…
I will sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for the info, Susannah.
I will sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for the info, Susannah.
I will sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for the info, Susannah.
I will sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for the info, Susannah.
I will sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for the info, Susannah.
It was a lot of fun, Malvina, and we were all such Heyer fan-girls it was a real bonding experience. Thanks again for the photos.
It was a lot of fun, Malvina, and we were all such Heyer fan-girls it was a real bonding experience. Thanks again for the photos.
It was a lot of fun, Malvina, and we were all such Heyer fan-girls it was a real bonding experience. Thanks again for the photos.
It was a lot of fun, Malvina, and we were all such Heyer fan-girls it was a real bonding experience. Thanks again for the photos.
It was a lot of fun, Malvina, and we were all such Heyer fan-girls it was a real bonding experience. Thanks again for the photos.
As well as Venetia and others mentioned, I love An Infamous Army for its difficult, complex romantic relationship set against the horror of the Battle of Waterloo. Heyer creates such gritty realism with her incredible knowledge – I feel I’m there.
As well as Venetia and others mentioned, I love An Infamous Army for its difficult, complex romantic relationship set against the horror of the Battle of Waterloo. Heyer creates such gritty realism with her incredible knowledge – I feel I’m there.
As well as Venetia and others mentioned, I love An Infamous Army for its difficult, complex romantic relationship set against the horror of the Battle of Waterloo. Heyer creates such gritty realism with her incredible knowledge – I feel I’m there.
As well as Venetia and others mentioned, I love An Infamous Army for its difficult, complex romantic relationship set against the horror of the Battle of Waterloo. Heyer creates such gritty realism with her incredible knowledge – I feel I’m there.
As well as Venetia and others mentioned, I love An Infamous Army for its difficult, complex romantic relationship set against the horror of the Battle of Waterloo. Heyer creates such gritty realism with her incredible knowledge – I feel I’m there.
I would love to attend a GH Conference. I only discovered her books in my thirties and I’ve loved them ever since. I have them all and reread them frequently. I’ve just come back from a few days at The Jane Austen Festival in Bath. It was fabulous!! I can understand the woman attending the Conference on her own. Even though I was with my two daughters, it was our first time there and when we walked into the Country Ball we were a bit unsure of ourselves. But everyone was wonderful. It was like a big family. Everyone introducing themselves and urging us to join in the dancing (which we did with great hilarity and many wrong steps) and chat. Now if I could only meet a GH family it would be marvelous.
I would love to attend a GH Conference. I only discovered her books in my thirties and I’ve loved them ever since. I have them all and reread them frequently. I’ve just come back from a few days at The Jane Austen Festival in Bath. It was fabulous!! I can understand the woman attending the Conference on her own. Even though I was with my two daughters, it was our first time there and when we walked into the Country Ball we were a bit unsure of ourselves. But everyone was wonderful. It was like a big family. Everyone introducing themselves and urging us to join in the dancing (which we did with great hilarity and many wrong steps) and chat. Now if I could only meet a GH family it would be marvelous.
I would love to attend a GH Conference. I only discovered her books in my thirties and I’ve loved them ever since. I have them all and reread them frequently. I’ve just come back from a few days at The Jane Austen Festival in Bath. It was fabulous!! I can understand the woman attending the Conference on her own. Even though I was with my two daughters, it was our first time there and when we walked into the Country Ball we were a bit unsure of ourselves. But everyone was wonderful. It was like a big family. Everyone introducing themselves and urging us to join in the dancing (which we did with great hilarity and many wrong steps) and chat. Now if I could only meet a GH family it would be marvelous.
I would love to attend a GH Conference. I only discovered her books in my thirties and I’ve loved them ever since. I have them all and reread them frequently. I’ve just come back from a few days at The Jane Austen Festival in Bath. It was fabulous!! I can understand the woman attending the Conference on her own. Even though I was with my two daughters, it was our first time there and when we walked into the Country Ball we were a bit unsure of ourselves. But everyone was wonderful. It was like a big family. Everyone introducing themselves and urging us to join in the dancing (which we did with great hilarity and many wrong steps) and chat. Now if I could only meet a GH family it would be marvelous.
I would love to attend a GH Conference. I only discovered her books in my thirties and I’ve loved them ever since. I have them all and reread them frequently. I’ve just come back from a few days at The Jane Austen Festival in Bath. It was fabulous!! I can understand the woman attending the Conference on her own. Even though I was with my two daughters, it was our first time there and when we walked into the Country Ball we were a bit unsure of ourselves. But everyone was wonderful. It was like a big family. Everyone introducing themselves and urging us to join in the dancing (which we did with great hilarity and many wrong steps) and chat. Now if I could only meet a GH family it would be marvelous.
Thanks, Beryl. One of the things I admire about Heyer is the variety of books she wrote, and the depth of her research, as well as her sparkling characterization.
Thanks, Beryl. One of the things I admire about Heyer is the variety of books she wrote, and the depth of her research, as well as her sparkling characterization.
Thanks, Beryl. One of the things I admire about Heyer is the variety of books she wrote, and the depth of her research, as well as her sparkling characterization.
Thanks, Beryl. One of the things I admire about Heyer is the variety of books she wrote, and the depth of her research, as well as her sparkling characterization.
Thanks, Beryl. One of the things I admire about Heyer is the variety of books she wrote, and the depth of her research, as well as her sparkling characterization.
Oh Teresa, I think all the wenches and most of the wenchly readers would love to attend the Jane Austen festival in Bath. How wonderful.
Oh Teresa, I think all the wenches and most of the wenchly readers would love to attend the Jane Austen festival in Bath. How wonderful.
Oh Teresa, I think all the wenches and most of the wenchly readers would love to attend the Jane Austen festival in Bath. How wonderful.
Oh Teresa, I think all the wenches and most of the wenchly readers would love to attend the Jane Austen festival in Bath. How wonderful.
Oh Teresa, I think all the wenches and most of the wenchly readers would love to attend the Jane Austen festival in Bath. How wonderful.
My first Georgette Heyer, and probably my favourite, was The Black Moth, which I read at around the age of twelve or thirteen. I remember having one of those major teenage crushes that lasts for months after the object of your desire moves out of your immediate presence, and I think I still fall a little in love on rereads. Frederica is another favourite. Heyer had a remarkable ability to write strong women, and her wit has often had me chuckling.
My first Georgette Heyer, and probably my favourite, was The Black Moth, which I read at around the age of twelve or thirteen. I remember having one of those major teenage crushes that lasts for months after the object of your desire moves out of your immediate presence, and I think I still fall a little in love on rereads. Frederica is another favourite. Heyer had a remarkable ability to write strong women, and her wit has often had me chuckling.
My first Georgette Heyer, and probably my favourite, was The Black Moth, which I read at around the age of twelve or thirteen. I remember having one of those major teenage crushes that lasts for months after the object of your desire moves out of your immediate presence, and I think I still fall a little in love on rereads. Frederica is another favourite. Heyer had a remarkable ability to write strong women, and her wit has often had me chuckling.
My first Georgette Heyer, and probably my favourite, was The Black Moth, which I read at around the age of twelve or thirteen. I remember having one of those major teenage crushes that lasts for months after the object of your desire moves out of your immediate presence, and I think I still fall a little in love on rereads. Frederica is another favourite. Heyer had a remarkable ability to write strong women, and her wit has often had me chuckling.
My first Georgette Heyer, and probably my favourite, was The Black Moth, which I read at around the age of twelve or thirteen. I remember having one of those major teenage crushes that lasts for months after the object of your desire moves out of your immediate presence, and I think I still fall a little in love on rereads. Frederica is another favourite. Heyer had a remarkable ability to write strong women, and her wit has often had me chuckling.
You’ve sold me on Venetia-I’m putting it on my to-read list. Devil’s Cub is the Heyer I’ve reread the most often, but I also love The Unknown Ajax, A Civil Contract, and I recently read one of her medievals, Simon the Coldheart, which was great!
You’ve sold me on Venetia-I’m putting it on my to-read list. Devil’s Cub is the Heyer I’ve reread the most often, but I also love The Unknown Ajax, A Civil Contract, and I recently read one of her medievals, Simon the Coldheart, which was great!
You’ve sold me on Venetia-I’m putting it on my to-read list. Devil’s Cub is the Heyer I’ve reread the most often, but I also love The Unknown Ajax, A Civil Contract, and I recently read one of her medievals, Simon the Coldheart, which was great!
You’ve sold me on Venetia-I’m putting it on my to-read list. Devil’s Cub is the Heyer I’ve reread the most often, but I also love The Unknown Ajax, A Civil Contract, and I recently read one of her medievals, Simon the Coldheart, which was great!
You’ve sold me on Venetia-I’m putting it on my to-read list. Devil’s Cub is the Heyer I’ve reread the most often, but I also love The Unknown Ajax, A Civil Contract, and I recently read one of her medievals, Simon the Coldheart, which was great!
I can’t remember my first Heyer book but my favorite is The Quiet Gentleman, with The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax coming in as close seconds. Her characters were always real People who you would want to meet and when you finished a book it was like losing a friend. You wanted to walk out the door and have a long talk with them. I have moved several times over the years and have had to rebuild my collection a few times so I too have a collection of paperbacks and hardcovers. They are always on my keeper shelf.
I can’t remember my first Heyer book but my favorite is The Quiet Gentleman, with The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax coming in as close seconds. Her characters were always real People who you would want to meet and when you finished a book it was like losing a friend. You wanted to walk out the door and have a long talk with them. I have moved several times over the years and have had to rebuild my collection a few times so I too have a collection of paperbacks and hardcovers. They are always on my keeper shelf.
I can’t remember my first Heyer book but my favorite is The Quiet Gentleman, with The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax coming in as close seconds. Her characters were always real People who you would want to meet and when you finished a book it was like losing a friend. You wanted to walk out the door and have a long talk with them. I have moved several times over the years and have had to rebuild my collection a few times so I too have a collection of paperbacks and hardcovers. They are always on my keeper shelf.
I can’t remember my first Heyer book but my favorite is The Quiet Gentleman, with The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax coming in as close seconds. Her characters were always real People who you would want to meet and when you finished a book it was like losing a friend. You wanted to walk out the door and have a long talk with them. I have moved several times over the years and have had to rebuild my collection a few times so I too have a collection of paperbacks and hardcovers. They are always on my keeper shelf.
I can’t remember my first Heyer book but my favorite is The Quiet Gentleman, with The Grand Sophy and The Unknown Ajax coming in as close seconds. Her characters were always real People who you would want to meet and when you finished a book it was like losing a friend. You wanted to walk out the door and have a long talk with them. I have moved several times over the years and have had to rebuild my collection a few times so I too have a collection of paperbacks and hardcovers. They are always on my keeper shelf.
How I envy you! Sounds like the perfect event to attend. I first read Georgette Heyer when I was ten-years-old. Venetia was my first and it is STILL my favorite. Her stories are brilliant, so beautifully woven and her characters are entirely memorable. Like you I adore the minor characters as so many of them always make me laugh!When the Beau Monde did a Georgette Heyer year long event a year or two ago I chose Venetia because to this day it speaks to me of all things wonderful and romantic and Regency.
How I envy you! Sounds like the perfect event to attend. I first read Georgette Heyer when I was ten-years-old. Venetia was my first and it is STILL my favorite. Her stories are brilliant, so beautifully woven and her characters are entirely memorable. Like you I adore the minor characters as so many of them always make me laugh!When the Beau Monde did a Georgette Heyer year long event a year or two ago I chose Venetia because to this day it speaks to me of all things wonderful and romantic and Regency.
How I envy you! Sounds like the perfect event to attend. I first read Georgette Heyer when I was ten-years-old. Venetia was my first and it is STILL my favorite. Her stories are brilliant, so beautifully woven and her characters are entirely memorable. Like you I adore the minor characters as so many of them always make me laugh!When the Beau Monde did a Georgette Heyer year long event a year or two ago I chose Venetia because to this day it speaks to me of all things wonderful and romantic and Regency.
How I envy you! Sounds like the perfect event to attend. I first read Georgette Heyer when I was ten-years-old. Venetia was my first and it is STILL my favorite. Her stories are brilliant, so beautifully woven and her characters are entirely memorable. Like you I adore the minor characters as so many of them always make me laugh!When the Beau Monde did a Georgette Heyer year long event a year or two ago I chose Venetia because to this day it speaks to me of all things wonderful and romantic and Regency.
How I envy you! Sounds like the perfect event to attend. I first read Georgette Heyer when I was ten-years-old. Venetia was my first and it is STILL my favorite. Her stories are brilliant, so beautifully woven and her characters are entirely memorable. Like you I adore the minor characters as so many of them always make me laugh!When the Beau Monde did a Georgette Heyer year long event a year or two ago I chose Venetia because to this day it speaks to me of all things wonderful and romantic and Regency.
Oh, Heyer….just say the name and readers will know. It is enough just as Rader in MASH did to impress the girl by simply repeating, “Ah, Bach!” My first was THE GRAND SOPHY back when I was 12-13. I remember the sheer delight of the language, the settings and, of course, Charles and Sophy. I quickly found all of her books; I still have a copy of each one. Each is special, including her mysteries. REGENCY BUCK, DEVIL’S CUB and THE INFAMOUS ARMY have been a trio I have read many times. VENETIA, FARO’S DAUGHTER and FEDERICA are gems with vivid characters and rich language. Whenever I need a good comfort book, I open a Heyer.
Oh, Heyer….just say the name and readers will know. It is enough just as Rader in MASH did to impress the girl by simply repeating, “Ah, Bach!” My first was THE GRAND SOPHY back when I was 12-13. I remember the sheer delight of the language, the settings and, of course, Charles and Sophy. I quickly found all of her books; I still have a copy of each one. Each is special, including her mysteries. REGENCY BUCK, DEVIL’S CUB and THE INFAMOUS ARMY have been a trio I have read many times. VENETIA, FARO’S DAUGHTER and FEDERICA are gems with vivid characters and rich language. Whenever I need a good comfort book, I open a Heyer.
Oh, Heyer….just say the name and readers will know. It is enough just as Rader in MASH did to impress the girl by simply repeating, “Ah, Bach!” My first was THE GRAND SOPHY back when I was 12-13. I remember the sheer delight of the language, the settings and, of course, Charles and Sophy. I quickly found all of her books; I still have a copy of each one. Each is special, including her mysteries. REGENCY BUCK, DEVIL’S CUB and THE INFAMOUS ARMY have been a trio I have read many times. VENETIA, FARO’S DAUGHTER and FEDERICA are gems with vivid characters and rich language. Whenever I need a good comfort book, I open a Heyer.
Oh, Heyer….just say the name and readers will know. It is enough just as Rader in MASH did to impress the girl by simply repeating, “Ah, Bach!” My first was THE GRAND SOPHY back when I was 12-13. I remember the sheer delight of the language, the settings and, of course, Charles and Sophy. I quickly found all of her books; I still have a copy of each one. Each is special, including her mysteries. REGENCY BUCK, DEVIL’S CUB and THE INFAMOUS ARMY have been a trio I have read many times. VENETIA, FARO’S DAUGHTER and FEDERICA are gems with vivid characters and rich language. Whenever I need a good comfort book, I open a Heyer.
Oh, Heyer….just say the name and readers will know. It is enough just as Rader in MASH did to impress the girl by simply repeating, “Ah, Bach!” My first was THE GRAND SOPHY back when I was 12-13. I remember the sheer delight of the language, the settings and, of course, Charles and Sophy. I quickly found all of her books; I still have a copy of each one. Each is special, including her mysteries. REGENCY BUCK, DEVIL’S CUB and THE INFAMOUS ARMY have been a trio I have read many times. VENETIA, FARO’S DAUGHTER and FEDERICA are gems with vivid characters and rich language. Whenever I need a good comfort book, I open a Heyer.
I don’t know if they still happen. There used to be Georgette Heye teas in connection with Science Fiction’s WorldCon. I don’t go to the WorldCon’s (they’re too large and too expensive) so I don’t know if they still exist. But there were Heyer teas at St. LouisCon in 1969, and BostCone in about 1971.
I don’t know if they still happen. There used to be Georgette Heye teas in connection with Science Fiction’s WorldCon. I don’t go to the WorldCon’s (they’re too large and too expensive) so I don’t know if they still exist. But there were Heyer teas at St. LouisCon in 1969, and BostCone in about 1971.
I don’t know if they still happen. There used to be Georgette Heye teas in connection with Science Fiction’s WorldCon. I don’t go to the WorldCon’s (they’re too large and too expensive) so I don’t know if they still exist. But there were Heyer teas at St. LouisCon in 1969, and BostCone in about 1971.
I don’t know if they still happen. There used to be Georgette Heye teas in connection with Science Fiction’s WorldCon. I don’t go to the WorldCon’s (they’re too large and too expensive) so I don’t know if they still exist. But there were Heyer teas at St. LouisCon in 1969, and BostCone in about 1971.
I don’t know if they still happen. There used to be Georgette Heye teas in connection with Science Fiction’s WorldCon. I don’t go to the WorldCon’s (they’re too large and too expensive) so I don’t know if they still exist. But there were Heyer teas at St. LouisCon in 1969, and BostCone in about 1971.
I remember discovering Georgette Heyer in the 1960s and sharing her with my daughter. We will still sometimes start a conversation with”each other by saying, The fox got into the chickens.” So yer, Venetia is one of my favorites. Besides all the others mentioned, I like to repeat “The Quiet Gentleman” (only one mention) and add”The Reluctant Widow.”
I remember discovering Georgette Heyer in the 1960s and sharing her with my daughter. We will still sometimes start a conversation with”each other by saying, The fox got into the chickens.” So yer, Venetia is one of my favorites. Besides all the others mentioned, I like to repeat “The Quiet Gentleman” (only one mention) and add”The Reluctant Widow.”
I remember discovering Georgette Heyer in the 1960s and sharing her with my daughter. We will still sometimes start a conversation with”each other by saying, The fox got into the chickens.” So yer, Venetia is one of my favorites. Besides all the others mentioned, I like to repeat “The Quiet Gentleman” (only one mention) and add”The Reluctant Widow.”
I remember discovering Georgette Heyer in the 1960s and sharing her with my daughter. We will still sometimes start a conversation with”each other by saying, The fox got into the chickens.” So yer, Venetia is one of my favorites. Besides all the others mentioned, I like to repeat “The Quiet Gentleman” (only one mention) and add”The Reluctant Widow.”
I remember discovering Georgette Heyer in the 1960s and sharing her with my daughter. We will still sometimes start a conversation with”each other by saying, The fox got into the chickens.” So yer, Venetia is one of my favorites. Besides all the others mentioned, I like to repeat “The Quiet Gentleman” (only one mention) and add”The Reluctant Widow.”
Oh Anne I was in seventh heaven!!! We only got to do the first four days but we packed so much into them without being rushed. I walked the length and breath of the place several times. I’m exhausted since I came home but it was worth it. And spending time with my two girls without the men folk around was lovely. I’m really hoping to go again next year which surprised my family because I’m terrified of flying and it had been thirteen years since I’d been on a plane. But I’d suffer anything to go back!
Oh Anne I was in seventh heaven!!! We only got to do the first four days but we packed so much into them without being rushed. I walked the length and breath of the place several times. I’m exhausted since I came home but it was worth it. And spending time with my two girls without the men folk around was lovely. I’m really hoping to go again next year which surprised my family because I’m terrified of flying and it had been thirteen years since I’d been on a plane. But I’d suffer anything to go back!
Oh Anne I was in seventh heaven!!! We only got to do the first four days but we packed so much into them without being rushed. I walked the length and breath of the place several times. I’m exhausted since I came home but it was worth it. And spending time with my two girls without the men folk around was lovely. I’m really hoping to go again next year which surprised my family because I’m terrified of flying and it had been thirteen years since I’d been on a plane. But I’d suffer anything to go back!
Oh Anne I was in seventh heaven!!! We only got to do the first four days but we packed so much into them without being rushed. I walked the length and breath of the place several times. I’m exhausted since I came home but it was worth it. And spending time with my two girls without the men folk around was lovely. I’m really hoping to go again next year which surprised my family because I’m terrified of flying and it had been thirteen years since I’d been on a plane. But I’d suffer anything to go back!
Oh Anne I was in seventh heaven!!! We only got to do the first four days but we packed so much into them without being rushed. I walked the length and breath of the place several times. I’m exhausted since I came home but it was worth it. And spending time with my two girls without the men folk around was lovely. I’m really hoping to go again next year which surprised my family because I’m terrified of flying and it had been thirteen years since I’d been on a plane. But I’d suffer anything to go back!
I am a Heyer novice. The only book I have read is THE GRAND SOPHY and I just ordered FREDERICA from the library. If all of her books are as good as The Grand Sophy, I have a lot to look forward to.
I am a Heyer novice. The only book I have read is THE GRAND SOPHY and I just ordered FREDERICA from the library. If all of her books are as good as The Grand Sophy, I have a lot to look forward to.
I am a Heyer novice. The only book I have read is THE GRAND SOPHY and I just ordered FREDERICA from the library. If all of her books are as good as The Grand Sophy, I have a lot to look forward to.
I am a Heyer novice. The only book I have read is THE GRAND SOPHY and I just ordered FREDERICA from the library. If all of her books are as good as The Grand Sophy, I have a lot to look forward to.
I am a Heyer novice. The only book I have read is THE GRAND SOPHY and I just ordered FREDERICA from the library. If all of her books are as good as The Grand Sophy, I have a lot to look forward to.
Shelagh, her women were strong, weren’t they, but without being pushy or unlikable or “kick ass” or bossy. And each was strong in her own unique way. I think that was another of the things I responded to early on.
Shelagh, her women were strong, weren’t they, but without being pushy or unlikable or “kick ass” or bossy. And each was strong in her own unique way. I think that was another of the things I responded to early on.
Shelagh, her women were strong, weren’t they, but without being pushy or unlikable or “kick ass” or bossy. And each was strong in her own unique way. I think that was another of the things I responded to early on.
Shelagh, her women were strong, weren’t they, but without being pushy or unlikable or “kick ass” or bossy. And each was strong in her own unique way. I think that was another of the things I responded to early on.
Shelagh, her women were strong, weren’t they, but without being pushy or unlikable or “kick ass” or bossy. And each was strong in her own unique way. I think that was another of the things I responded to early on.
Karin, you’ll enjoy it, I know. And often people don’t like Simon the Coldheart. It’s one of her old ones that was rarely republished, but I like it too, though I confess it’s years since I reread it.
Karin, you’ll enjoy it, I know. And often people don’t like Simon the Coldheart. It’s one of her old ones that was rarely republished, but I like it too, though I confess it’s years since I reread it.
Karin, you’ll enjoy it, I know. And often people don’t like Simon the Coldheart. It’s one of her old ones that was rarely republished, but I like it too, though I confess it’s years since I reread it.
Karin, you’ll enjoy it, I know. And often people don’t like Simon the Coldheart. It’s one of her old ones that was rarely republished, but I like it too, though I confess it’s years since I reread it.
Karin, you’ll enjoy it, I know. And often people don’t like Simon the Coldheart. It’s one of her old ones that was rarely republished, but I like it too, though I confess it’s years since I reread it.
Thanks, Leslie. I always find it interesting to see what Heyer books people like best. There is such a variety to choose from.
Thanks, Leslie. I always find it interesting to see what Heyer books people like best. There is such a variety to choose from.
Thanks, Leslie. I always find it interesting to see what Heyer books people like best. There is such a variety to choose from.
Thanks, Leslie. I always find it interesting to see what Heyer books people like best. There is such a variety to choose from.
Thanks, Leslie. I always find it interesting to see what Heyer books people like best. There is such a variety to choose from.
Louisa, you would have loved it! Wish you’d been there.
Louisa, you would have loved it! Wish you’d been there.
Louisa, you would have loved it! Wish you’d been there.
Louisa, you would have loved it! Wish you’d been there.
Louisa, you would have loved it! Wish you’d been there.
Thanks, Janice — yes, I think Heyer has reached an amazing breadth and variety of readers. I find it interesting that so many readers, including myself, first read Heyer in their early adolescence. I’ve heard so many adult readers complain that there’s too much Regency slang, and that the vocab is too hard to understand — but yet we, still children, simply absorbed it and devoured the books.
Thanks, Janice — yes, I think Heyer has reached an amazing breadth and variety of readers. I find it interesting that so many readers, including myself, first read Heyer in their early adolescence. I’ve heard so many adult readers complain that there’s too much Regency slang, and that the vocab is too hard to understand — but yet we, still children, simply absorbed it and devoured the books.
Thanks, Janice — yes, I think Heyer has reached an amazing breadth and variety of readers. I find it interesting that so many readers, including myself, first read Heyer in their early adolescence. I’ve heard so many adult readers complain that there’s too much Regency slang, and that the vocab is too hard to understand — but yet we, still children, simply absorbed it and devoured the books.
Thanks, Janice — yes, I think Heyer has reached an amazing breadth and variety of readers. I find it interesting that so many readers, including myself, first read Heyer in their early adolescence. I’ve heard so many adult readers complain that there’s too much Regency slang, and that the vocab is too hard to understand — but yet we, still children, simply absorbed it and devoured the books.
Thanks, Janice — yes, I think Heyer has reached an amazing breadth and variety of readers. I find it interesting that so many readers, including myself, first read Heyer in their early adolescence. I’ve heard so many adult readers complain that there’s too much Regency slang, and that the vocab is too hard to understand — but yet we, still children, simply absorbed it and devoured the books.
Sue, I love this! I hadn’t heard of it before, but I love that readers at a Science Fiction Con could gather in appreciation and enjoyment of excellent writing, characterization, plots and world-building — regardless of genre.
Sue, I love this! I hadn’t heard of it before, but I love that readers at a Science Fiction Con could gather in appreciation and enjoyment of excellent writing, characterization, plots and world-building — regardless of genre.
Sue, I love this! I hadn’t heard of it before, but I love that readers at a Science Fiction Con could gather in appreciation and enjoyment of excellent writing, characterization, plots and world-building — regardless of genre.
Sue, I love this! I hadn’t heard of it before, but I love that readers at a Science Fiction Con could gather in appreciation and enjoyment of excellent writing, characterization, plots and world-building — regardless of genre.
Sue, I love this! I hadn’t heard of it before, but I love that readers at a Science Fiction Con could gather in appreciation and enjoyment of excellent writing, characterization, plots and world-building — regardless of genre.
“The fox got into the chickens” — LOL. This is wonderful shorthand that Heyer lovers develop. I am preparing another Heyer quiz for later in the year, and it runs along those lines. And I remember when a Heyer-loving writer friend phoned me up when she was stuck in the middle of a book. She’s known for animals in her stories, so I said “Ducklings. It worked for Lord Bromford, and it will work for you.” And it did.
“The fox got into the chickens” — LOL. This is wonderful shorthand that Heyer lovers develop. I am preparing another Heyer quiz for later in the year, and it runs along those lines. And I remember when a Heyer-loving writer friend phoned me up when she was stuck in the middle of a book. She’s known for animals in her stories, so I said “Ducklings. It worked for Lord Bromford, and it will work for you.” And it did.
“The fox got into the chickens” — LOL. This is wonderful shorthand that Heyer lovers develop. I am preparing another Heyer quiz for later in the year, and it runs along those lines. And I remember when a Heyer-loving writer friend phoned me up when she was stuck in the middle of a book. She’s known for animals in her stories, so I said “Ducklings. It worked for Lord Bromford, and it will work for you.” And it did.
“The fox got into the chickens” — LOL. This is wonderful shorthand that Heyer lovers develop. I am preparing another Heyer quiz for later in the year, and it runs along those lines. And I remember when a Heyer-loving writer friend phoned me up when she was stuck in the middle of a book. She’s known for animals in her stories, so I said “Ducklings. It worked for Lord Bromford, and it will work for you.” And it did.
“The fox got into the chickens” — LOL. This is wonderful shorthand that Heyer lovers develop. I am preparing another Heyer quiz for later in the year, and it runs along those lines. And I remember when a Heyer-loving writer friend phoned me up when she was stuck in the middle of a book. She’s known for animals in her stories, so I said “Ducklings. It worked for Lord Bromford, and it will work for you.” And it did.
It certainly sounds worth while going to, Teresa. And a “girls’ days out” sounds just the ticket. Maybe you could win a lottery and travel by cruise liner next time. *g*
It certainly sounds worth while going to, Teresa. And a “girls’ days out” sounds just the ticket. Maybe you could win a lottery and travel by cruise liner next time. *g*
It certainly sounds worth while going to, Teresa. And a “girls’ days out” sounds just the ticket. Maybe you could win a lottery and travel by cruise liner next time. *g*
It certainly sounds worth while going to, Teresa. And a “girls’ days out” sounds just the ticket. Maybe you could win a lottery and travel by cruise liner next time. *g*
It certainly sounds worth while going to, Teresa. And a “girls’ days out” sounds just the ticket. Maybe you could win a lottery and travel by cruise liner next time. *g*
Thanks, Mary. I wouldn’t say all her books are as good as The Grand Sophy — it’s one that always pops up in lists of faves, but there are plenty of good ones mentioned in this comment stream, and once you get a few good ones, you won’t mind the lesser books because there’s still something to love and enjoy in almost all of them.
Thanks, Mary. I wouldn’t say all her books are as good as The Grand Sophy — it’s one that always pops up in lists of faves, but there are plenty of good ones mentioned in this comment stream, and once you get a few good ones, you won’t mind the lesser books because there’s still something to love and enjoy in almost all of them.
Thanks, Mary. I wouldn’t say all her books are as good as The Grand Sophy — it’s one that always pops up in lists of faves, but there are plenty of good ones mentioned in this comment stream, and once you get a few good ones, you won’t mind the lesser books because there’s still something to love and enjoy in almost all of them.
Thanks, Mary. I wouldn’t say all her books are as good as The Grand Sophy — it’s one that always pops up in lists of faves, but there are plenty of good ones mentioned in this comment stream, and once you get a few good ones, you won’t mind the lesser books because there’s still something to love and enjoy in almost all of them.
Thanks, Mary. I wouldn’t say all her books are as good as The Grand Sophy — it’s one that always pops up in lists of faves, but there are plenty of good ones mentioned in this comment stream, and once you get a few good ones, you won’t mind the lesser books because there’s still something to love and enjoy in almost all of them.
Hi Anne
thanks for talking about our conference, we enjoyed having you there to talk about Venetia (ah, the difficulty of the “favourite” Heyer! I have enjoyed reading all the comments on your blog, and would love to respond to every one, as you have done 🙂 But I shall limit myself. Firstly, I’m jealous of Mary T, who has only read one! Secondly, I have a mailing list for the “next” conference – do let me know if you would like to be added to it. And lastly, do contact Susannah above if you would like a copy of the beautiful booklet – you could always write your own contribution in the back!
Hi Anne
thanks for talking about our conference, we enjoyed having you there to talk about Venetia (ah, the difficulty of the “favourite” Heyer! I have enjoyed reading all the comments on your blog, and would love to respond to every one, as you have done 🙂 But I shall limit myself. Firstly, I’m jealous of Mary T, who has only read one! Secondly, I have a mailing list for the “next” conference – do let me know if you would like to be added to it. And lastly, do contact Susannah above if you would like a copy of the beautiful booklet – you could always write your own contribution in the back!
Hi Anne
thanks for talking about our conference, we enjoyed having you there to talk about Venetia (ah, the difficulty of the “favourite” Heyer! I have enjoyed reading all the comments on your blog, and would love to respond to every one, as you have done 🙂 But I shall limit myself. Firstly, I’m jealous of Mary T, who has only read one! Secondly, I have a mailing list for the “next” conference – do let me know if you would like to be added to it. And lastly, do contact Susannah above if you would like a copy of the beautiful booklet – you could always write your own contribution in the back!
Hi Anne
thanks for talking about our conference, we enjoyed having you there to talk about Venetia (ah, the difficulty of the “favourite” Heyer! I have enjoyed reading all the comments on your blog, and would love to respond to every one, as you have done 🙂 But I shall limit myself. Firstly, I’m jealous of Mary T, who has only read one! Secondly, I have a mailing list for the “next” conference – do let me know if you would like to be added to it. And lastly, do contact Susannah above if you would like a copy of the beautiful booklet – you could always write your own contribution in the back!
Hi Anne
thanks for talking about our conference, we enjoyed having you there to talk about Venetia (ah, the difficulty of the “favourite” Heyer! I have enjoyed reading all the comments on your blog, and would love to respond to every one, as you have done 🙂 But I shall limit myself. Firstly, I’m jealous of Mary T, who has only read one! Secondly, I have a mailing list for the “next” conference – do let me know if you would like to be added to it. And lastly, do contact Susannah above if you would like a copy of the beautiful booklet – you could always write your own contribution in the back!
I love Georgette Heyer!! I’ve been reading her for years, and I cried when she died. When we lived in England, my copies were dying a horrible death, so I bought them all anew. Now I have them on Kindle.
I would love to go to a Georgette Heyer conference, party, or anything else!
I love Georgette Heyer!! I’ve been reading her for years, and I cried when she died. When we lived in England, my copies were dying a horrible death, so I bought them all anew. Now I have them on Kindle.
I would love to go to a Georgette Heyer conference, party, or anything else!
I love Georgette Heyer!! I’ve been reading her for years, and I cried when she died. When we lived in England, my copies were dying a horrible death, so I bought them all anew. Now I have them on Kindle.
I would love to go to a Georgette Heyer conference, party, or anything else!
I love Georgette Heyer!! I’ve been reading her for years, and I cried when she died. When we lived in England, my copies were dying a horrible death, so I bought them all anew. Now I have them on Kindle.
I would love to go to a Georgette Heyer conference, party, or anything else!
I love Georgette Heyer!! I’ve been reading her for years, and I cried when she died. When we lived in England, my copies were dying a horrible death, so I bought them all anew. Now I have them on Kindle.
I would love to go to a Georgette Heyer conference, party, or anything else!
We’ll cope!! Post! 🙂
We’ll cope!! Post! 🙂
We’ll cope!! Post! 🙂
We’ll cope!! Post! 🙂
We’ll cope!! Post! 🙂
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for Georgette Heyer. I am terribly ashamed to admit that I am still a GH Virgin! But I recently bought a copy of Venetia when I heard Eloisa James say that it was one of her all-time favorites, so now I have your recommendation to help push it to the top of my to-be-read mountain. I never tire of Austen, so I’m confident I’ll love Heyer as well. Thank you!
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for Georgette Heyer. I am terribly ashamed to admit that I am still a GH Virgin! But I recently bought a copy of Venetia when I heard Eloisa James say that it was one of her all-time favorites, so now I have your recommendation to help push it to the top of my to-be-read mountain. I never tire of Austen, so I’m confident I’ll love Heyer as well. Thank you!
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for Georgette Heyer. I am terribly ashamed to admit that I am still a GH Virgin! But I recently bought a copy of Venetia when I heard Eloisa James say that it was one of her all-time favorites, so now I have your recommendation to help push it to the top of my to-be-read mountain. I never tire of Austen, so I’m confident I’ll love Heyer as well. Thank you!
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for Georgette Heyer. I am terribly ashamed to admit that I am still a GH Virgin! But I recently bought a copy of Venetia when I heard Eloisa James say that it was one of her all-time favorites, so now I have your recommendation to help push it to the top of my to-be-read mountain. I never tire of Austen, so I’m confident I’ll love Heyer as well. Thank you!
Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your love and enthusiasm for Georgette Heyer. I am terribly ashamed to admit that I am still a GH Virgin! But I recently bought a copy of Venetia when I heard Eloisa James say that it was one of her all-time favorites, so now I have your recommendation to help push it to the top of my to-be-read mountain. I never tire of Austen, so I’m confident I’ll love Heyer as well. Thank you!
HOw fortunate you are to be attending a Georgette Heyer conference!! I started reading her books in 10th grade and became hooked with my first — These Old Shades!! I think everyone in my class read that one! I have since read most of her titles and I must say it is still fresh and entertaining on re-reading so many times. I think her storylines and complex characters –for both heroes and heroines is a winning combination. Truly she begat the genre and is an Incomparable through the ages!
HOw fortunate you are to be attending a Georgette Heyer conference!! I started reading her books in 10th grade and became hooked with my first — These Old Shades!! I think everyone in my class read that one! I have since read most of her titles and I must say it is still fresh and entertaining on re-reading so many times. I think her storylines and complex characters –for both heroes and heroines is a winning combination. Truly she begat the genre and is an Incomparable through the ages!
HOw fortunate you are to be attending a Georgette Heyer conference!! I started reading her books in 10th grade and became hooked with my first — These Old Shades!! I think everyone in my class read that one! I have since read most of her titles and I must say it is still fresh and entertaining on re-reading so many times. I think her storylines and complex characters –for both heroes and heroines is a winning combination. Truly she begat the genre and is an Incomparable through the ages!
HOw fortunate you are to be attending a Georgette Heyer conference!! I started reading her books in 10th grade and became hooked with my first — These Old Shades!! I think everyone in my class read that one! I have since read most of her titles and I must say it is still fresh and entertaining on re-reading so many times. I think her storylines and complex characters –for both heroes and heroines is a winning combination. Truly she begat the genre and is an Incomparable through the ages!
HOw fortunate you are to be attending a Georgette Heyer conference!! I started reading her books in 10th grade and became hooked with my first — These Old Shades!! I think everyone in my class read that one! I have since read most of her titles and I must say it is still fresh and entertaining on re-reading so many times. I think her storylines and complex characters –for both heroes and heroines is a winning combination. Truly she begat the genre and is an Incomparable through the ages!
Wouldnt it be fun, Ella? Im hoping someone sees this post and gets inspired. 😉
Wouldnt it be fun, Ella? Im hoping someone sees this post and gets inspired. 😉
Wouldnt it be fun, Ella? Im hoping someone sees this post and gets inspired. 😉
Wouldnt it be fun, Ella? Im hoping someone sees this post and gets inspired. 😉
Wouldnt it be fun, Ella? Im hoping someone sees this post and gets inspired. 😉
I dont know how much of it I can remember, but Ill see.thanks Theo.
I dont know how much of it I can remember, but Ill see.thanks Theo.
I dont know how much of it I can remember, but Ill see.thanks Theo.
I dont know how much of it I can remember, but Ill see.thanks Theo.
I dont know how much of it I can remember, but Ill see.thanks Theo.
Prema I couldnt agree more. And These Old Shades was my first too — I think theres a kind of sisterhood among those who share a Heyer first.
Margaret — theres no earthly reason to be ashamed of being a Heyer virgin — in fact half the people here would envy you terribly for the journey ahead of you. By the way, Eliosa and our own Mary Jo Putney also contributed to the bobklet that was produced.
Prema I couldnt agree more. And These Old Shades was my first too — I think theres a kind of sisterhood among those who share a Heyer first.
Margaret — theres no earthly reason to be ashamed of being a Heyer virgin — in fact half the people here would envy you terribly for the journey ahead of you. By the way, Eliosa and our own Mary Jo Putney also contributed to the bobklet that was produced.
Prema I couldnt agree more. And These Old Shades was my first too — I think theres a kind of sisterhood among those who share a Heyer first.
Margaret — theres no earthly reason to be ashamed of being a Heyer virgin — in fact half the people here would envy you terribly for the journey ahead of you. By the way, Eliosa and our own Mary Jo Putney also contributed to the bobklet that was produced.
Prema I couldnt agree more. And These Old Shades was my first too — I think theres a kind of sisterhood among those who share a Heyer first.
Margaret — theres no earthly reason to be ashamed of being a Heyer virgin — in fact half the people here would envy you terribly for the journey ahead of you. By the way, Eliosa and our own Mary Jo Putney also contributed to the bobklet that was produced.
Prema I couldnt agree more. And These Old Shades was my first too — I think theres a kind of sisterhood among those who share a Heyer first.
Margaret — theres no earthly reason to be ashamed of being a Heyer virgin — in fact half the people here would envy you terribly for the journey ahead of you. By the way, Eliosa and our own Mary Jo Putney also contributed to the bobklet that was produced.
Thanks, Amanda. Yes, when Heyerites come together — even in comments on a blog –there is no lack of conversation
Thanks, Amanda. Yes, when Heyerites come together — even in comments on a blog –there is no lack of conversation
Thanks, Amanda. Yes, when Heyerites come together — even in comments on a blog –there is no lack of conversation
Thanks, Amanda. Yes, when Heyerites come together — even in comments on a blog –there is no lack of conversation
Thanks, Amanda. Yes, when Heyerites come together — even in comments on a blog –there is no lack of conversation
I would love to go on a Heyer convention. Looking up ones in US now!
Thanks for a lovely article, Anne! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
I would love to go on a Heyer convention. Looking up ones in US now!
Thanks for a lovely article, Anne! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
I would love to go on a Heyer convention. Looking up ones in US now!
Thanks for a lovely article, Anne! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
I would love to go on a Heyer convention. Looking up ones in US now!
Thanks for a lovely article, Anne! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
I would love to go on a Heyer convention. Looking up ones in US now!
Thanks for a lovely article, Anne! Looks like you had a wonderful time!