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[777] Sun 21 Feb 2010, 11:22
- Stephanie -
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I have just discovered Heyer's books when looking for some clean
historical romances and have so far enjoyed (and loved!) Arabella and
The Grand Sophy. However, I'm a bit confused on the subject of
film adaptations. I've heard that two companies have the film
rights but also that Heyer put a clause in her will to say that she
didn't want any of her books to be madeito films again. Dooes
anyone know anything about this?
Thanks :) |
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[776] Wed 17 Feb 2010, 16:49
- Angie -
from:
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(1) Yes, from my reading, Georgette Heyer described at least one
character in offensive ethnic terms. I don't think anyone would
accuse us of being equally offensive by reading Heyer. Thoughts?
(2) I listened again to the Regency Buck they ran on BBC-7 (it's
up for listening on demand for a few days more). I still hate it (the
humming noise Worth makes when he kisses 'Clorinda' in his
curricle is nothing short of revolting), but my reward came when the
announcer said that the next one would be Friday's Child, Sunday
at one (their time). I hope it's better than RB. |
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[775] Mon 15 Feb 2010, 14:04
- B. Hackenberry -
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United States
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Does anyone else find the anti-Semitism in some of Heyer's work
disturbing. I understand that anti-Semitism was rife in 19th century
England--look at Fagin in OLIVER TWIST. But considering that THE
GRAND SOPHY ,which contains viscious ethnic stereotyping in talking
about the money lender, Goldhanger, was published only 5 years after
the Holocaust, it gives one pause. |
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[774] Mon 15 Feb 2010, 13:53
- B. Hackenberry -
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United States
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I just finished FREDERICA and loved Heyer's treatment of Regency
family life. Charming brother and sister dynamic. The Marquis
functions almost as a fairy godfather to this family. Great fun. |
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[773] Sat 13 Feb 2010, 11:12
- B. Hackenberry -
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This week, I read THE TOLLGATE and THE GRAND SOPHY.
Both enjoyable. THE TOLLGATE was more of a Regency adventure story
and reminded me somewhat of Stevenson's adventures like TREASURE
ISLAND in some ways. THE GRAND SOPHY was pure delight. Beautifully
fleshed out characters and so funny! |
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[772] Sat 13 Feb 2010, 06:28
- Margaret -
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The gentleman with a bad cold is Sir Hugh Thane in "The Talisman
Ring."
The main characters are his sister Sarah, Sir Tristram Shield, Ludovic
Lavenham and Eustacie.
If you can remember the story, Ludovic flew the country when he was
assumed to have killed a man to get his ring back.
Sarah Thane persuades Hugh that his cold is worse than it is in order
to enable the group more time to help Ludovic.
Lovely read this and Hugh is a great lovable comic character. |
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[771] Fri 12 Feb 2010, 17:38
- Cene Carlson -
from:
United States
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Help! I am going batty trying to remember the title of the GH romance
that is set in an inn during the winter. One of the heroines is
sister toa gentleman who is laid up with a bad cold. 2blackcats@comcast.net |
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[770] Fri 12 Feb 2010, 14:52
- carol -
from:
United Kingdom
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Having loved Georgette Heyer's books for years it is so nice to
find this website. She is an undervalued writer, some of her regency
novels have great plots and subplots although the later ones she
churned out for the tax-man are not so good, although still a pleasant
read. |
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[769] Wed 10 Feb 2010, 11:41
- Heather -
from:
United States
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I am interested in finding the figurines... any information would be
great!
Thanks |
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[768] Sun 7 Feb 2010, 15:24
- M.B. -
from:
United States
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Just wanted to let anyone interested know that I am going to be
putting my Georgette Heyer figurines up for auction on E-Bay starting
tomorrow. |
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[767] Sun 31 Jan 2010, 16:43
- B. Hackenberry -
from:
United States
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I just finished APRIL LADY--loved it. The main couple in this
one(Lord and Lady Cardross remind me of the secondary couple in
Trollope's CAN YOU FORGIVE HER. Both couples discover to their
surprise that they do indeed love each other! |
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[766] Fri 29 Jan 2010, 12:25
- B. Hackenberry -
from:
United States
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I just finished POWDER AND PATCH yesterday--truly enjoyable. One of
the things that I find so admirable about Heyer's writing is that
the reader is pretty sure that the two main characters are going to
end up together, but that in no way interferes with the eagerness to
read on. It all hinges on HOW she is going to bring this
about--usually in the most delightful way.
So far my favorite is BLACK SHEEP. The secondary characters are
so well drawn in this one! |
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[765] Sun 24 Jan 2010, 17:56
- C.M. Hammack -
from:
United States
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Why don't the BBC and PBS dramatize one of Georgette Heyer's
mysteries or regency social comedies instead of remaking Emma and The
39 Steps, which have already been made superbly?shotsieme@yahoo.com |
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[764] Sun 24 Jan 2010, 17:52
- C. M. Hammack -
from:
United States
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I had read all of Georgette Heyer's books before I first went to
England in 1989. I met a young German woman at a B&B in Rye who was a
Georgette Heyer fan, and she asked me what I knew about her. Of
course, I knew NOTHING!!! It wasn't until I bought Jane Aiken
Hodge's book on the internet in 2002 that I knew ANYTHING about
her, and I found out more when I bought Mary
Fahnestock-Thomas'book on the internet!!!! I've just reread
"The Unknown Ajax" and it's even better than I
remembered it, and it's set in my favorite "bit of
Britain" where I have spent five happy holidays!!! |
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[763] Sun 24 Jan 2010, 17:25
- C.M. Hammack -
from:
United States
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Why don't the BBC and PBS dramatize one of Georgette Heyer's
mysteries or regency social comedies instead of remaking Emma and The
39 Steps, which have already been made superbly?shotsieme@yahoo.com |
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