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Georgette Heyer, born on August 16, 1902, was a renowned British novelist. Known for her historical novels and intricate love stories, Heyer's works are particularly famous for their depiction of the customs and habits of the British upper class in the 18th century. Her writing style is unique, characterized by its wit and humor, which has won her a large following among readers.

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Famous Georgette Heyer Quotes

“She sighed and leaned her cheek against his shoulder. "How comfortable this is! she said. "And so delightfully vulgar! Does plain Mr Dash put his arm round ladies in hackney coaches?" "When not in gaol he does," the Duke responded.”

Humor Humour True Love Regency

Book:The Foundling

Source: The Foundling

“Bouncer, recognizing a well-wisher, got up, and thrust his cold, wet nose under her hand, assuming as he did so the soulful expression of a dog who takes but a benevolent interest in cats, livestock, and stray visitors.”

Humor Humour Dogs Dogs In Regency Novels

Book:The Reluctant Widow

Source: The Reluctant Widow

“Monseigneur, I have killed you! You are dead! You are dead!" You display an unseemly joy," he remarked. "I had no notion you were so bloodthirsty.”

Book:These Old Shades

Source: These Old Shades

“Well aware that to bring the voice of sober reason to bear upon the exaggerations of agitated females was both fruitless and perilous, Freddy wisely let this pass...”

Humor Exaggerations Agitated Females Freddy Standen

Book:Cotillion

Source: Cotillion

“That's what you think of me, is it, girl?" said his lordship, a glint in his eyes. "Oh, no!" she responded, dropping him a curtsy. "It's what I say, sir! You must know that my featherheaded Mama has taught me to behave with all the propriety in the world! To tell you what I think of you would be to sink myself quite below reproach!”

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Book:The Unknown Ajax

Source: The Unknown Ajax

“Them Frenchies!’ ‘Unchristian, that’s what I call ’em,’ responded Mr. Stubbs severely. ‘I fair compassionate that wench.”

Humor Comedy Comedic Idiotic Idiocy Idiots Moronic

Book:The Talisman Ring

Source: The Talisman Ring

“But it is infamous that they have not told you!’ declared Eustacie. ‘Je n’en reviendrai jamais!’ ‘If it’s all the same to you, miss, I’d just as soon you’d talk in a Christian language,’ said Mr. Stubbs.”

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Book:The Talisman Ring

Source: The Talisman Ring

“He was not at the moment in very good odour at Bow Street. Such epithets as Blockhead and Blunderer had been used in connection with his last case. 'Jeremiah Stubbs, miss,’ said the Runner. ‘I am here in the execution of my dooty.”

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Book:The Talisman Ring

Source: The Talisman Ring

“Of course he should be punished for doing so! I daresay he has not enough employment. One must remember that he has been used to work and should be made to do so now. It is not at all good for anyone to be perfectly idle.’ ‘Very true, ma’am,’ agreed Mr Beaumaris meekly. Miss Tallant was not deceived. She looked sharply up at him, and bit her lip, saying after a moment: ‘We are speaking of Jemmy!’ ‘I hoped we were,’ confessed Mr Beaumaris.”

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Book:Arabella

Source: Arabella

About the Author

Born: August 16, 1902
Died: July 4, 1974
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 216

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