The Convenient Marriage (Regency Romances)

Georgette Heyer

$17.99

Publication Date: February 1st, 2009

Publisher:

Sourcebooks Casablanca

ISBN:

9781402217722

Pages:

320

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Description

Discover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore:

"You're in for a treat." —NORA ROBERTS

"One of the great protagonists of the historical novel." —PHILIPPA GREGORY

"She's the original." —JULIA QUINN

"Georgette Heyer created a genre so rich that thousands of us have been mining it ever since."—LORETTA CHASE

"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit."—LISA KLEYPAS

"Georgette Heyer's legacy is a gift to all of us who love the Regency period."—LORRAINE HEATH

"Georgette Heyer's Regency romances are my perennial favorites!"—LENORA BELL

Horatia Winwood is simply helping her family.

When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself and tell a few convenient lies for her family's happiness. Everyone knows she's no beauty, but she'll do her best to keep out of the Earl's way and make him a good wife. And then the Earl's archenemy, Sir Robert, sets out to ruin her reputation...

The Earl of Rule has found just the wife he wants.

Unbeknownst to Horatia, the Earl is enchanted by her. There's simply no way he's going to let her get into trouble. Overcoming some misguided help from Horatia's harebrained brother and a hired highwayman, the Earl routs his old enemy, and wins over his young wife—proving theirs was no accidental marriage and gifting her with a love that she never thought she could expect.

About the Author

Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

Praise for The Convenient Marriage (Regency Romances)

"What a fun, light, and sweet read this was." — The Bookworm 07

"A Convenient Marriage is an amusing romp through Regency England and sure to win your heart." — Love Romance Passion

"a fantastic little historical fiction romp through England... " — A Hidden Place

"A fun Georgian romance that I highly recommend!" — Historical Tapestry

" A CONVENIENT MARRIAGE was just a wonderful book. I thought the storyline in this novel was extremely creative. " — Booking Mama

"For those who are sorely disappointed that Jane Austen's novels stop at 6, Georgette Heyer's Regency stories will happily salve the hurt. " — Red Room Library

"I also just love the way Heyer writes. She takes us straight back to Regency England and I can feel it in the prose as well as in the historical details. " — Medieval Bookworm

"The story is funny and the characters are easy to love. " — The Book Girl

"The atmosphere of The Convenient Marriage--much like Heyer's other novels--is so rich, so detailed, so luxuriously drawn. " — Becky’s Book Reviews

"I was immediately taken with the premise of this story, and I liked the way that Heyer jumped right into the action." — LInus’ Blanket

"[T]his book is the epitome of a comically charming period romance." — The Burton Review

"[T]horoughly enjoyable... I would read this book over 90% of the romances being published today." — Jane Austen’s World

"This is one of those books that you read and think to yourself 'Now why aren't men really like that?' Of course there is no shortage of Heyer's wit and charm. " — Maymay’s Memos

" If you are a fan of Jane Austen type romances - and haven't yet tried Georgette Heyer - pick this one up soon. " — Books and Needlepoint

"The Convenient Marriage is certainly a fun and entertaining read that allows fans of Regency books to get a glimpse of what life was like prior to the Regency era." — Wendi’s Book Corner