Pia von Hartungen Books

"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable." --"Sunday Telegraph." A beautifully repackaged edition of one of the best of the best. Renowned gamester and the first to admit that he is entirely void of a romantic disposition, Max Ravenscar regards all eligible females with indifference and unconcern. But when he meets the woman his young cousin Adrian is bent on marrying -- the beautiful Deborah Grantham, mistress of her aunt's gaming house -- he finds that none of his experience in risk and gambling has prepared him for such a worthy opponent.

Rejected by the woman he desires, the wild Viscount Sheringham is determined to change his fortune. Unable to inherit until he marries, he impulsively vows to wed the next woman he sees. That woman turns out to be his lifelong friend, the charming and naive Hero Wantage, who has secretly loved him since childhood. For Hero, the proposal feels like a dream come true, offering an escape from a dreary future as a governess, even if it’s a marriage of convenience for Sherry. As they return to London, Hero immerses herself in the glamorous social scene, eager to make a name for herself. However, their marriage quickly devolves into a series of comedic misadventures as Hero navigates the unfamiliar world of high society. From chariot races to gambling tables, Sherry finds himself exasperated, trying to manage the fallout from Hero's well-meaning but chaotic attempts to fit in. As Sherry intervenes to prevent potential embarrassment, misunderstandings arise, friendships are strained, and emotions run high. Ultimately, both Hero and Sherry are surprised to discover that even a marriage of convenience can blossom into a genuine love affair under the right circumstances.

Finding so young and pretty a girl as Amanda wandering unattended, Sir Gareth Ludlow knows it is his duty as a man of honour to restore her to her family. His captive in spring muslin has more than her rapturous good looks and bandboxes to aid her - she is also possessed of a runaway... číst celé