The Foundling (Regency Romances)
Description
The Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, delights readers with a charming tale of a duke who is tired of playing by the rules.
The Duke of Sale is out to prove himself
The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents. Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware, Gilly for short, has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling from his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit.
A mysterious beauty provides the perfect opportunity
When Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he escapes with glee. But he has no sooner entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnapping, adventure, and surprises at every turn.
Praise for Georgette Heyer and The Foundling:
"What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hooky from his suffocating dignity..."—Kirkus Reviews
"Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."—Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Foundling (Regency Romances)
"This is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with your favorite blanket and a nice hot mug of tea and good ole Georgette." — Capricious Reader
"Georgette Heyer is just as enjoyable for the tenth time as the first, proving a delight to all readers. These new releases with beautiful cover artwork are a welcome addition to any regency romance lover's bookshelf. A Night Owl Romance TOP PICK, November 2009" — Night Owl Romance
"Almost every time I read a book by Georgette Heyer, I find myself saying, "Ooooh, this is my new favorite!" and it's happened, again." — Bookfoolery and Babble
"Anyone who appreciates romance and mystery will enjoy The Foundling. " — GoshTV,net
"Witty, unexpected, and great fun." — Starting Fresh
"Fans of Georgette Heyer will appreciate seeing all the things they love best about the author—her writing style, spirited dialogue, and attention to detail—on display in The Foundling. " — Romance Reader at Heart
"Fantastic... The Foundling will definitely have a place of honor on my bookshelf." — The Book Girl
"Delightful... I love how funny Heyer is!" — Medieval Bookworm
"No matter how villainous the villains may be, no matter how topsy turvy the heroine's path to love or fulfillment Georgette Heyer's world is one that comes with a happy ending. " — A Work in Progress
"Another lovely reading experience, brought to you by Georgette Heyer. I think that this one is my favorite so far by her. " — The Curious Reader
"Heyer’s social commentary add a different dimension to a novel already filled to brimming with relevant historical details!" — Write Meg!