I have Georgette Heyer's books in every room of my house."―#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts\nGeorgette Heyer is known as the "Queen of Regency Romance". \nDetermined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Frederica seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression on him that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society. \nNormally Lord Alverstoke keeps his distance from his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers. But with his enterprising ― and altogether entertaining ―country cousins getting into one scrape after another right on his doorstep, before he knows it the Marquis finds himself dangerously embroiled.\nThe Georgette Heyer Signature Collection is a fresh celebration of an author who has charmed tens of millions of readers with her delightful sense of humor and unique take on Regency romance. Includes fun and fascinating bonus content―a glossary of Regency slang, a Reading Group Guide, and an Afterword by official biographer Jennifer Kloester sharing insights into what Georgette herself thought of Frederica and what was going on in her life as she was writing.

"Whenever I wish I could just chuck it all and live in a world of quick-witted characters, handsome gentlemen and elegant drawing rooms, I curl up with a cup of tea and Georgette Heyer. She never fails to transport me there." ―New York Times bestselling author Laura KinsaleGeorgette Heyer is known as the "Queen of Regency Romance". Daughter of a modest country clergyman, Arabella Tallant is on her way to London when her carriage breaks down outside the hunting lodge of the wealthy Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Her pride stung when she overhears a remark of her host's, Arabella pretends to be an heiress, a pretense that deeply amuses the jaded Beau. To counter her white lie, Beaumaris launches her into high society and thereby subjects her to all kinds of fortune hunters. When compassionate Arabella rescues such unfortunate creatures as a mistreated chimney sweep and a mixed-breed mongrel, she foists them upon Beaumaris, who finds he rather enjoys the role of rescuer and is soon given the opportunity to prove his mettle in the person of Arabella's impetuous young brother...The Georgette Heyer Signature Collection is a fresh celebration of an author who has charmed tens of millions of readers with her delightful sense of humor and unique take on Regency romance. Includes fun and fascinating bonus content―a glossary of Regency slang, a Reading Group Guide, and an Afterword by official biographer Jennifer Kloester sharing insights into what Georgette herself thought of Arabella and what was going on in her life as she was writing.

Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."―Publishers Weekly\nBeautiful, capable, and independent minded, Venetia Lanyon's life on her family's estate in the country side is somewhat restricted. But her neighbor, the infamous Lord Damerel, a charming rake shunned by polite society, is about to shake things up.\nLord Damerel has built his life on his dangerous reputation, and when he meets Venetia, he has nothing to offer and everything to regret. Though his scandalous past and deepest secrets give Venetia reason to mistrust him, a rogue always gets what he wants.\nAs Venetia's well-meaning family steps in to protect her from potential ruin, Venetia must find the wherewithal to take charge of her own destiny, or lose her chance at happiness.\nCharming characters and flawless prose make Venetia a fan favorite from the Queen of Regency Romance. Fans of Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt and Jane Ashford will be delighted by this story about finding love, redemption, and the courage to follow your heart.\nOther Regency Romances from Georgette Heyer: Frederica Sylvester Cotillion\nWhat reviewers are saying about Venetia\n"A wonderful story whose characters, settings and, most importantly, dialogue combine to create such a well-crafted story."―Bags, Books, and Bon Jovi"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic"―Katie Fforde"Wonderful and lovely and perfect! Venetia is one of the most charming characters EVER."―Once Upon a Bookshelf"An absolutely rollicking Regency romp. I loved it from the first page."―Library QueueWhat everyone has to say about the Queen of Regency Romance Georgette Heyer"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..."―Philippa Gregory"[Heyer's] characters are witty and beyond charming, her prose is flawless and lighthearted, and her historical detail is immaculate."―Read All Over Reviews"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable." ―Sunday Telegraph

"Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."―Publishers Weekly\nRank, wealth, and elegance are no match for a young lady who writes novels...Sylvester, Duke of Salford, has exacting requirements for a bride. Then he meets Phoebe Marlow, a young lady with literary aspirations, and suddenly life becomes very complicated. She meets none of his criteria, and even worse, she has written a novel that is sweeping through the ton and causing all kinds of gossip... and he's the main character!\nWhat Readers Say:"A truly brilliant Heyer with an adorable and very real heroine and a hero who is very human!""One of Heyer's most unsung achievements, a classic Pride and Prejudice story. Hilarity and adventure throughout.""The hero may be my all-time favorite. He is so drily funny it takes your breath away. What a wonderful love story.""Hilariously funny, romantic, even touching in a subtle way."\nGeorgette Heyer wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was known as the Queen of Regency romance, and was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.

Almost an heiress Country–bred, spirited Kitty Charings is on the brink of inheriting a fortune from her eccentric guardian ― provided that she marries one of his grand?nephews. Kitty has spent her secluded life pining for the handsome, rakish Jack, who is well aware of her attachment.\nA plan of her own But when Jack fails to respond to his great?uncle's ultimatum, Kitty hatches a strategy of her own ― a counterfeit betrothal to mild?mannered Freddy Standen (who neither needs nor wants the money).\nA most unlikely heroAnd when Kitty's generous heart leads to all sorts of unintended troubles, there is only one man who can rescue her from more than one dreadful fix, pick up the pieces of her plotting and in the process her heart...\n"Thus begins Cotillion, arguably the funniest, most charming of Georgette Heyer's many delightful Regency romances." ― Amazon.co.uk\n"Sparkling"―Independent on Sunday\n"A literary bubble bath...Take a delightful and frothy dip among the gayer aspects of the author's favorite and well worked Regency period."―Sunday Tribune