Frederica (eBook)

'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' Sunday Telegraph. A beautifully repackaged edition of one of the best of the best.

Rich, handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters - the Marquis of Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection, ignorant of his selfishness, applies to him for help.

Plunged headlong into one drama after another by the large and irrepressible Merriville family, Alverstoke is surprised to find himself far from bored. The lovely Charis may be as hen-witted as she is beautiful but Jessamy is an interesting boy, and Felix an engaging scamp.

And, most intriguing of all, their strong-minded sister Frederica, who seems more concerned with her family's welfare than his own distinguished attentions ...

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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella_______________Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone.But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family.Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica.However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances... _______________'Sparkling' Independent on Sunday'There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss' Times'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism' India Knight _______________Readers love Frederica . . .***** 'I would definitely recommend Frederica for readers who want to pick up their first Georgette Heyer book.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Georgette Heyer books.'***** 'Frederica is a lovely story. Fun, heartwarming, and plausible.'***** 'This is one of my top three Heyer titles.'***** 'It is romance and comedy, wit and family at its best.'