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Frederica

The beloved bestseller by the original Queen of Regency Romance - 'Utter escapism' Sophie Kinsella

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Frederica

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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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...

'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'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

'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS

'There is no one better at intelligent effervescence than Heyer. All her books are utter bliss' ANNA MURPHY, TIMES Pick of the Month

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© Georgette Heyer 1965 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

 Classics Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance
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If you want to escape lockdown completely, then I recommend any novel by Georgette Heyer, or indeed, all her novels. They are absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes, winsome heroines, fops, dandies, dastardly baddies and lots of sumptuous descriptions of silk-lined bonnets, cravats and breeches. Utter, immersive escapism. Try starting off with Frederica. (SOPHIE KINSELLA)
My favourite historical novelist -- stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours (Margaret Drabble)
Triumphantly good (India Knight)
Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic (Katie Fforde)
A writer of great wit and style
Sparkling
All stars
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Stuffy marquis is won over by practical Miss and her large & family unruly family. It’s the humour and character painting that shines in this book, and Joe Jameson brings the world and the characters right off the page & into your head. Just a delight.

One of her best

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This is one of my favourite Heyer books and it has only been improved by the excellent narration.

Great story, fabulously narrated

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didn't like the narrator at first, but it was fine. the story was fair too.

fine

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Best narrator I've come across in all audiobooks and usual great Georgette Heyer story.

Best narrator

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The excellent narration really brought out the individual characters in this sparkling story and missed none of the humour of the book.

One of her best, it had me laughing out loud on a number of occasions!

It was easy to forgive the one or two mispronunciations.

Wonderful on every level!

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