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[1079] Fri 18 Jan 2013, 07:57 - Kate Macdonald - from: Belgium I wanted to let the Heyer community know that I've done a podcast (10 minutes, not too onerous a listen, I hope) on The Masqueraders. I've been a Heyer fan for thirty years or more. My podcast series, Why I Really Like This Book, at www.reallylikethisbook.com, combines my passion for the books I really like with the scholarly research that I do for a living. I hope you enjoy it. Rating:

[1078] Sat 12 Jan 2013, 22:45 - Janice - from: United States In answer to: [1035] Tue 8 May 2012, 00:52 Elizabeth from Australia ‘Jerusalem Delivered’ is an epic poem by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso first published in 1581. This poem remained popular among educated English readers and was, at least until the end of the 19th century, considered one of the supreme achievements of Western literature. There were many paintings and operas based on this poem, because it was so well known. Clorinda was one of the main characters, a beautiful warrior maiden. Since this poem was considered a literary masterpiece and still popular during the Regency period, it is extremely likely Worth read it. Since his first two meetings with Judith led to verbal combat, his nicknaming her after a well known “beautiful warrior maiden” makes sense. Rating:

[1076] Wed 9 Jan 2013, 09:53 - Katie - from: United Kingdom I started reading Georgette Heyer when I was about 11-12 years old, and she still ranks as one of my favourite authors. The older I get, the more I appreciate her! Whenever life gets me down I turn to GH! Frederica remains my favourite - the characters are so well rounded and the situations they get themselves into so deliciously entertaining. But does anyone else have the problem I have, in that when I've been immersed in GH I find I start using some of her expressions??? Rating:

[1075] Wed 5 Dec 2012, 14:50 - Elise - from: United Kingdom Hi, I am a long time fan of Georgette Heyer's wonderful accounts of life in the Regency world and have a good collection of these and the great mystery novels. I work for a museum which has a collection of horse-drawn carriages and I am putting a project forward to create an exhibition of our costume alongside the carriages, using the romances as a basis for this. As Georgette gave detailed and accurate descriptions of the costume of her characters we hop we can do justice to this. I'd like to pose a question to see how many people would be interested in an exhibition like this and whether we could produce any other material that readers would be interested in? Any help and advice greatly appreciated. Rating:

[1069] Tue 20 Nov 2012, 03:27 - Manisha SURI - from: India I have been reading her novels since the last 25 years over and over agin. Can't seem to get enough of her. Glad to know of this website and a shared interest Rating:

[1067] Mon 12 Nov 2012, 19:20 - Anonymous - from: Antarctica Now that all of GH's romances have been optioned, we are very close to seeing them on the screen. Please sign the petition - http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/georgetteheyerfilm. Producers take social media very seriously and lots of signatures from Heyer fans would help. Thanks! Rating:

[1060] Fri 2 Nov 2012, 21:14 - Susanna - from: Australia A lifelong reader of Georgette Heyer's novels, I am an academic who shares my love of her writing with my students. Rating:

[1037] Sun 27 May 2012, 19:04 - Jenny K - from: United States I've really enjoyed looking around the site. Thanks so much for posting it. I found it looking for information about the GH Convention. It would be great if it became a more regular event so we could all attend. I saw that there was something similar in Australia this last February. I've enjoyed Ms. Heyer's work since I first was introduced to her in college. There were quite a few of us who fell into it and couldn't extricate ourselves. I think I still have all of them in paperback. Venetia is still my favorite and I just bought it on audio with Sian Phillips reading it. She may not be Richard Armitage, but she does have a way with a phrase! And this one from Chivers Audio is unabridged, as it should be! I went to look for that Henriette Wilson book on Girlebooks.com and it's not there yet. When should that be coming out? Sounds like a great resource. Rating:

[1036] Tue 8 May 2012, 10:29 - Margaret - from: United Kingdom Lord Worth called Judith "Clorinda" in my early editions. Maybe it was changed in yours? I don't know specifically who he was refering to but in 1811 Thomas Douglas Guest submitted a picture called "Clorinda" to the Royal Academy exhibition of that year. He also painted a picture of Jem Belcher as well. I find it a bit of a coincidence that Worth was taught boxing by Jem Belcher. Maybe GH came across the picture when researching? Only a guess on my part though. Rating:

[1035] Tue 8 May 2012, 00:52 - Elizabeth - from: Australia Delightful site thank you. A quick question: in Regency Buck Lord Wirth refers to Judith as "Clarinda". I find several literary references to a Clarinda in Wikipedia. Does anyone know which is meant? Rating:

[1034] Fri 20 Apr 2012, 10:42 - Michelle - from: United States I have been reading Heyer's books since I was a teenager in the 70's. I have kept every one I have ever read, and have read them so many times that they are starting to fall apart. I am constantly on the search for replacement (and additional) copies. I have never found any author who comes close to her for wit and character development. Her mysteries are more fun than even Agatha Christie's (another of my collections). I was so glad to find this site! Keep up the good work! Rating:

[1033] Sat 7 Apr 2012, 18:47 - Helen - from: United States I started reading Heyer's books when I was 13 and am now 52. I had not read any of them for a long time but when I found this site I decided to reread them. I am enjoying them even more this time around. Her history and literary knowledge were really impressive. Her detective stories are also good I think. Rating:

[1032] Sat 3 Mar 2012, 21:26 - Anjana - from: India Wonderful site...been reading Georgette Heyer for more than 35 years...glad to find fellow readers...just wondering the link to the short story 'Pursuit' is not working..is that a temporary hitch? Rating:

[931] Fri 16 Mar 2012, 09:39 - Veera - from: Finland I took a course on the beloved Miss Austen in spring 2011, and after the long streak of reading her works I found it hard to wean myself of the Regency world. I read about Georgette Heyer and decided I'd try - and haven't regretted. I have only read around ten of her books so far, but they are a treat every single time and I can only marvel at her eye to detail. Her books make me feel in safe hands, what with her historical accuracy and subtle storytelling. If only all Regency authors would extend such care to their works... But after Austen there is only Heyer, and no other author can offer any competition. Rating:

[930] Tue 28 Feb 2012, 08:00 - Bob Mills - from: United Kingdom Hello. I discovered Heyer very recently, last year in fact. I heard a discussion on Radio 4, and bought The Talisman Ring as a result. I am now completely hooked, of course. I am a big fan of Patrick O'Briens's Aubrey/Maturin novels, which deal with the same period in English history, and rate GH just as highly. As an historical novelist she is unsurpassed, mixing fact and fiction seamlessly. As an observer of the absurd, and a deliciously witty writer, I can pay no greater compliment than to say her books sit happily on my shelf alongside Wodehouse and George McDonald Fraser. I'm currently on the last two Regency novels, and then starting on the detectives. Joy. Rating:

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