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[625] Tue 20 Jan 2009, 20:11 - Maeri - from: Canada Hi everyone! I know another author who wrote funny books, but they aren't romantic. Her name is Richmal Crompton, and she wrote a series of books about a boy named William. Crompton's sense of humour is really good, and I recommend these stories for anyone who wants a good laugh. Returning to Georgette Heyer, has anyone noticed that Venetia is probably the closest Heyer comes to sounding Austen-like? I didn't really like the book when I first read it because there wasn't much adventure, but when I reread it, I was struck by the gems of witty satire in the conversations, especially the ones between Venetia and Damerel. I also wish that Heyer had written a story about Aubrey, because I really like him and I wish I could know what happened to him. Sorry for the long post! Rating:

[624] Tue 20 Jan 2009, 07:57 - Simonetta - from: Italy Hi Don’t you think that the character Phoebe in "Sylvester" may be a self-portrait of Georgette as a young girl ?... :-) Rating:

[623] Mon 19 Jan 2009, 19:12 - Jane - from: Australia I know I'm late, but I'd just like to add that Sylvester is one of my very favourites. :) I've been hunting for more authors like GH, but sadly there just don't seem to be any to compare. :( I'm getting The Convenient Marriage today... I can't wait to read it! Rating:

[622] Sat 17 Jan 2009, 09:37 - Lily Andrews - from: Not Specified Georgette Heyer is one of the best novel writers.I wish she had written many more books. Rating:

[621] Sat 17 Jan 2009, 05:15 - Elizabeth - from: United States A correction...The author's name is Marian Devon. Marion is the masculine spelling. I, too, am eager for authors similar to GH. I first read Heyer in the 1960s and have re-read her romances every decade since. There is only one Marian Devon book in our local library! I hope it's a good one. Rating:

[620] Fri 16 Jan 2009, 09:01 - Maeri - from: Canada Hi Anna! Thanks for the information, I will definitely look Marion Devon up. This is the advantage of asking people, someone will always be able to help you out! Yaayyy, an author I've never heard of! Thanks so much Anna! Have a great day! Maeri Rating:

[619] Fri 16 Jan 2009, 07:26 - Anna Sarkissian - from: United States Hi Maeri! The only writer who reminds me a little bit of GH is Marion Devon, but sadly it seems she is not writing anymore! Her books are funny, intelligent and her characters have depth. Have a great day! Anna Rating:

[618] Fri 16 Jan 2009, 00:54 - Maeri - from: Canada I absolutely adore Georgette Heyer and am reluctant to read every single one of her books at a given time ( an irresistible temptation I assure you) because I'm afraid of finishing all her books. I love to savor GH novels, they are so much fun and so clean, unlike 99% of the books today. I never have to flip over any scenes in a GH novel! Which brings me to an important question. Do any of you guys know authors like GH, who write adventure/romance/comedies that are an absolute pleasure to read? Preferably set in historic times, and please don't mention Jane Austen because I've read all her books and absolutely adore her. Thanks a lot! Rating:

[617] Thu 15 Jan 2009, 22:31 - Erin Stahl - from: United States Dear Louisa, I think that is a wonderful idea! I do hope you write your screenplay someday! I think "The Grand Sopy" would make a good movie, also "The Convienent Marriage." Also, "The Reluctant Widow". Actually, they all would! Rating:

[616] Thu 15 Jan 2009, 08:42 - Anna Sarkissian - from: United States Hi Angela! I will order The Foundling as well. I have come to the conclusion that anything from GH is better than any book on the marke today from the historical or regency writers, who fill their pages with nonsense! Thanks again! Regards, Anna Rating:

[615] Wed 14 Jan 2009, 15:08 - Angela - from: Not Specified I had to respond after Sara E. I love The Foundling . There is no great romance but the character studies are brilliant and absurd and very, very funny. I have read every one of her romances and I do think that in this book Heyer's skill as a writer is most apparent - that is, here she is most comparable to Jane Austen yet her voice remains distinctly, wonderfully her own. It is not her usual but The Foundling always places in my top three Heyer novels. (The other two are always in flux and depend on which books I have most recently reread.) Angela Rating:

[614] Wed 14 Jan 2009, 08:23 - Anna Sarkissian - from: United States Hi Sara! Thanks for the input! I will go and order Sylvester! Regards, Anna Rating:

[613] Wed 14 Jan 2009, 08:12 - Sara E - from: United Kingdom Hi Anna Re your question about Sylvester and The Foundling. Of the two I much prefered Sylvester, I wouldn't put it in my top five GH books (it would probably make the top ten though!) The characters are fun though not always completely likeable, and the story is good. As for The Foundling, I didn't enjoy it. I did manage to read it through to the end, but I was glad when I finished it and but haven't had the urge to read it again (like i do with so many other GH books) I hope this is of some help, even though I haven't detailed any of the plots...thought you'd probably enjoy the books more without any spoilers! Sara Rating:

[612] Tue 13 Jan 2009, 16:24 - Anna Sarkissian - from: United States Hi Ladies! What do you think of 2 of GH's books below? Shall I order them? I read some of reviews about these books which made me confused. So I am checking the credible sources here :) 1. Sylvester 2. The Foundling Thanks! Anna Rating:

[611] Sun 11 Jan 2009, 20:40 - Lisa Webber - from: Canada Hello, I hope someone can help me with a question about First Editions. I have what I think are several GH first editions (thanks to grandmother and mother). They all have a note such as "first published 1954" with the only other date being the copywright to GH (same year). Does this connote a first edition or does it have to have a note saying "first edition"? I have other books that do have a "first edition" notation but they are much more modern. Does anyone know how to tell if you have a first edition Georgette Heyer? THANKS! Rating:

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