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'Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.' - Katie Fforde. 'My favourite historical novelist - stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours.' - Margaret Drabble. 'A writer of great wit and style - I've read her books to ragged shreds.' - Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph. 'Sparkling' - Independent on Sunday. 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' - India Knight.
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'Every girl, whatever her age, needs her own complete set of Heyer titles. More than romantic they are witty, elegant, stylish and the best comedies of manners since Jane Austen. Required reading for everyone.' - Diane Pearson
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book gives an insight into mediaeval society and a significant character of British history. It follows the life and career of John Duke of Bedford through one of the more volatile times in the history of Britain. Familial and political alliances dominate and influence all the actions of the characters revealing the significance of these issues in their lives and on their decisions.
This book can be read in isolation with no in depth historical knowledge, but the frequent recurrence of names, (in particular John, Henry and Thomas)can be confusing! I found frequent reference to the Character List and Plantagenet Family Tree provided a necessity for at least the first quarter of the book.
The story is told a way that engages the reader with the characters, attributing them with personal views and feelings so they are no longer seen as two dimensional historical figures. This give a sense of understanding of the people and their ambitions and desires in this period of history. I have been inspired to learn more.
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As I have said about the many paperbacks by Georgette Heyer which Amazon have sent to me - they are a great read and the delivery of them is exactly as specified by Amazon. I can't ask for more.
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Covers the life of John, Duke of Bedford, younger brother and close and friend and ally to Henry V, this novel covers the saga a of Henry IV's children and the life of John from aged four to twenty. The saga was meant to cover Lord John's entire life, but was cut short by the author's passing
Full of vivid dialogue and action and penetrating insight, this is a comfortable and pleasant read for a rainy weekend, and captures the sights, sounds and smells, of 14th century England.
Full of vivid dialogue and action and penetrating insight, this is a comfortable and pleasant read for a rainy weekend, and captures the sights, sounds and smells, of 14th century England.
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lord john
Just as i have been looking for for quite some time. Book is in great condition and was delivered quickly
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by J. Jackson
good historical detail
found this book was easier to read that i had expected. great eye for the details and frequent use of old english vocabulary. Read more
Published on 16 July 2007 by Lindymck
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