Reviews
" Cotillion by Georgette Heyer, for me, can be best described as a great 'romp' through a Regency Romance. I loved it!" -- Peeking Between the Pages, "I enjoyed this book enormously. I can see that Heyer will become a favorite for light reading, beach reading, comfort reading. " - Shelf Love, "I enjoyed this book enormously. I can see that Heyer will become a favorite for light reading, beach reading, comfort reading. " -- Shelf Love, It helps to have excellent historical details as well as superb writing, both of which happen to be what the author is known for. Georgette Heyer writes a novel that you are always dying to pick back up once you've set it down., "Definitely recommended to historical fiction fans especially if you love Regency Romance." -- Becky's Book Reviews, " Cotillion is a fine example of Ms. Heyer's talent at creating a fast-paced and enjoyable story with likeable characters." -- Jennifer's Random Musings, "I cannot recommend Cotillion enough, for its conclusion is as satisfying as its very promising beginning." - Jane Austen Today, " Cotillion by Georgette Heyer, for me, can be best described as a great 'romp' through a Regency Romance. I loved it!" - Peeking Between the Pages, " Cotillion is a fine example of Ms. Heyer's talent at creating a fast-paced and enjoyable story with likeable characters." - Jennifer's Random Musings, "It helps to have excellent historical details as well as superb writing, both of which happen to be what the author is known for. Georgette Heyer writes a novel that you are always dying to pick back up once you've set it down. " -- Blog Critics, "I cannot recommend Cotillion enough, for its conclusion is as satisfying as its very promising beginning." -- Jane Austen Today, "It helps to have excellent historical details as well as superb writing, both of which happen to be what the author is known for. Georgette Heyer writes a novel that you are always dying to pick back up once you've set it down. " - Blog Critics, "Definitely recommended to historical fiction fans especially if you love Regency Romance." - Becky's Book Reviews
Synopsis
Known as the Queen of the Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characters. This classic tale follows two distant cousins as they head for London, where a series of hilarious mishaps ensue., "My favourite historical novelist."-Margaret Drabble "Triumphantly good Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."-Sunday Telegraph "Sparkling."-Independent on Sunday A sham betrothal isn't the only thing that gets Kitty and Freddy into trouble, but it's definitely the beginning Freddy is a most unusual hero. He's immensely rich, of course, and not bad-looking, especially with his ultra-starched shirt points and elegant quizzing glass. He gets engaged to his cousin Kitty only to help her get away from their irascible Great-uncle Matthew. The two head for London, where a series of hilarious mishaps threaten their charade. But Freddy discovers hitherto unplumbed depths of cleverness and practicality beneath his dandyish exterior, and Kitty discovers that the rake she was in love with can't hold a candle to her Freddy. He sets every mishap and adventure to rights in the end, surprising all (especially himself) and winning his heart's desire., The bestselling Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, brings her signature wit and humor to this fake engagement love story, with charming results. A most unusual hero Freddy is immensely rich, of course, and not bad-looking, but he's mild-mannered, a bit hapless--not anything like his virile, handsome, rakish cousin Jack... A heroine in a difficult situation Young Kitty Charing stands to inherit a vast fortune from her irascible and eccentric guardian--provided she marries one of his great-nephews... A sham betrothal No sooner does Kitty arrive in London then the race for her hand begins, but between confirmed rakes and bumbling affections, Kitty needs a daring scheme... Praise for Georgette Heyer and Cotillion : Sparkling--Independent on Sunday Triumphantly good...Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.--Sunday Telegraph My favourite historical novelist.--Margaret Drabble Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances.--Amazon.co.uk, The bestselling Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, brings her signature wit and humor to this fake engagement love story, with charming results. A most unusual hero Freddy is immensely rich, of course, and not bad-looking, but he's mild-mannered, a bit hapless--not anything like his virile, handsome, rakish cousin Jack... A heroine in a difficult situation Young Kitty Charing stands to inherit a vast fortune from her irascible and eccentric guardian--provided she marries one of his great-nephews... A sham betrothal No sooner does Kitty arrive in London then the race for her hand begins, but between confirmed rakes and bumbling affections, Kitty needs a daring scheme... Praise for Georgette Heyer and Cotillion: "Sparkling"--Independent on Sunday "Triumphantly good...Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."--Sunday Telegraph "My favourite historical novelist."--Margaret Drabble "Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances."--Amazon.co.uk, A sham betrothal isn't the only thing that gets Kitty and Freddy into trouble, but it's definitely the beginning..., Almost an heiress Country-bred, spirited Kitty Charings is on the brink of inheriting a fortune from her eccentric guardian -- provided that she marries one of his grand'nephews. Kitty has spent her secluded life pining for the handsome, rakish Jack, who is well aware of her attachment. A plan of her own But when Jack fails to respond to his great'uncle's ultimatum, Kitty hatches a strategy of her own -- a counterfeit betrothal to mild'mannered Freddy Standen (who neither needs nor wants the money). A most unlikely hero And when Kitty's generous heart leads to all sorts of unintended troubles, there is only one man who can rescue her from more than one dreadful fix, pick up the pieces of her plotting and in the process her heart... "Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances." -- Amazon.co.uk "Sparkling"-- Independent on Sunday "A literary bubble bath...Take a delightful and frothy dip among the gayer aspects of the author's favorite and well worked Regency period."-- Sunday Tribune
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