<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Includes excerpt from the author's Venetia.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>One of bestselling author Georgette Heyer's most suspenseful Regency romances, <em>The Quiet Gentleman</em> combines an ingenious mystery plot with her signature witty style and effervescently engaging characters.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Less than a hero's welcome...</em></strong></p><p>Returning to his family seat from Waterloo, Gervase Frant, seventh Earl of St Erth, could have expected more enthusiasm for his homecoming. His quiet cousin, stepmother, and young half-brother seem openly disappointed that he survived the wars. And when he begins to fall for his half-brother's sweetheart, his chilly reception goes from unfriendly to positively murderous.</p><p><strong>Praise for Georgette Heyer and <em>The Quiet Gentleman</em>: </strong><br>Fascinating reading...authentic atmosphere in a delightful English tale--<em>Chicago Sunday Tribune</em><br>Georgette Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age of the form. Her regency romances are delightful light reading, and her historical novels such as <em>The Spanish Bride</em> and <em>An Infamous Army</em> demonstrate how fiction and history can work together to make a valuable literary form.--Philippa Gregory, bestselling author</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>All of that Heyer wit and sarcasm that makes her books a joy to read. - <strong><em>Book Drunkard</em></strong><br><br>Full of the witty dialog for which Ms. Heyer is so famous. - <strong><em>Broken Teepee</em></strong><br><br>Heyer brings Regency England to life... - <strong><em>The Bookworm 07</em></strong><br><br>Heyer had such a clever mind and writing style... - <strong><em>The Burton Book Review</em></strong><br><br>Quick, witty, and Austen-esque... - <strong><em>In the Hammock Book Reviews</em></strong><br><br>The characters come alive on the page... - <strong><em>Inspiring the Dawn</em></strong><br><br>The was a fun, light, and enjoyable read that reminded me why I need to read more of Heyer. Excellent! - <strong><em>Jenny Loves to Read</em></strong><br><br>There is enough romance, enough ridiculous repartee, enough family drama to enrapture any one's heart. - <strong><em>Dolce Bellezza</em></strong><br><br>They don't write regency romances like this any more. - <strong><em>Historical Hilarity</em></strong><br>
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