Georgette Heyer Book order (chronological)

Set in the Georgian era, this romance novel weaves a tale of love and intrigue, showcasing Georgette Heyer's masterful storytelling. The narrative features captivating characters and a rich historical backdrop, marking a significant turning point in Heyer's career as she solidified her reputation in the genre. With its blend of romance and wit, the book exemplifies the charm and complexity of the period, establishing Heyer as a leading figure in Regency Romance literature.

Set in the Georgian era, this romance novel follows a captivating narrative that showcases Georgette Heyer's skill in weaving intricate plots and rich characterizations. With its blend of humor, intrigue, and vibrant historical detail, the story highlights the complexities of love and social dynamics. First published in 1926, it marked a significant milestone in Heyer's career, solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in the genre and earning her the title of the Queen of Regency Romance.

Elizabeth Arden's journey of self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of her upbringing with a distant father and a strict aunt. Struggling with her lack of direction and understanding of happiness, she navigates the challenges of adulthood. The narrative delves into her quest for identity and fulfillment, highlighting the impact of her upbringing on her choices and relationships.

Featuring an extensive collection of romance fiction, this book offers over nine hundred pages and three hundred and fifty thousand words of engaging narratives. Readers can expect a variety of beautifully crafted stories that explore love in its many forms, promising an immersive experience for fans of the genre.

The narrative explores the clash between Victorian values and postwar rebellion through the lives of Elizabeth Arden and Stephen Ramsay. Elizabeth, a naive bride, struggles to adapt to married life and recoils from her husband, leading to discontent. Her journey of self-discovery takes her from Queen's Halt to London, Torquay, and Wood End, where she seeks wisdom and strength. The story is a poignant examination of personal growth and the complexities of love against the backdrop of societal change.

Georgette Heyer single handedly created and popularized the historic and regency romance genre. Heyer's writing is lively, witty, and charming full of vividly realized characters and well researched historic locales. Simply put she had no equal among her contemporaries. We have gathered Heyer's first four novels and a short story together in this omnibus edition. There are three hundred and fifty thousand words and over nine hundred and fifty pages of fantastically written romance fiction. Included are The Transformation of Philip Jettan, The Black Moth, The Great Roxhythe, Instead of the Thorn, and "A Proposal To Cicely."

In the 1920s, Georgette Heyer wrote a number of contemporary short fiction pieces, published in various women's and literary magazines of the era. Now, for the first time ever, these stories are collected in this fully-authorised anthology, with commentary by Heyer's official biographer, Jennifer Kloester, and Reading Heyer's Rachel Hyland.The stories include: - "A Proposal to Cicely"- "The Little Lady"- "The Bulldog and the Beast"- "Lincke's Great Case"- "Acting on Impulse"- "The Chinese Shawl"- "Whose Fault Was It?"- "The Old Maid"The collection also includes a bonus Georgian tragedy, "Love", and the search for "On Such a Night", a story long-missing from the Heyer canon.Given their proper context within Georgette Heyer's burgeoning literary career, in many ways these stories serve as her "Juvenilia," and are not only of great scholarly and popular interest to those who study and enjoy Heyer's magical works, words, and worlds, but amply demonstrate the seeds of genius that have since made her one of the most enduring and admired authors of the 20th-century.