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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

“If it comes to that," retorted Frederica, with spirit, "I am continually shocked by the things you don't scruple to say to me, cousin! You are quite abominable!" He sighed. "Alas, I know it! The reflection gives me sleepless nights.”

Book:Frederica

Source: Frederica

“It is possible,” said Miss Marling stiffly, “that Frederick and not Mary will have the ordering of the journey.” Vidal chuckled. “Not if I know my Mary,” he replied”

Romance The Chase

Book:Devil's Cub

Source: Devil's Cub

“Queer creatures, females," mused Mr. Standen, shaking his head. "Fellow's only got to be a rake to have 'em all dangling after him. Silly, really, because it stands to reason---- Well never mind that!”

Book:Cotillion

Source: Cotillion

“A voice that to Dominica's fancy seemed to hold all the sunshine and the salt wind of fine days at sea smote her ears.”

Romance True Love Elizabethan

Book:Beauvallet

Source: Beauvallet

“He then, with great presence of mind, put a stop to any further recriminations by kissing her; and his indignant betrothed, apparently feeling that he was too deeply sunk in depravity to be reclaimable, abandoned (for the time being, at all events) any further attempt to bring him to a sense of his iniquity.”

Love Romance Humour Kiss Regency Romance

Book:Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle

Source: Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle

“But if Frederica was aware of my sentiments, and begged Cousin Alverstoke to intervene—!” She shuddered, and clasped her hands tensely together. “You see, he could, Harry! He could arrange for Endymion to be sent abroad, for instance, and then I think I should die. Oh, my dear brother, there’s no one to help us but you, and I count on your support!”

Love Romance Die Endymion Charis Alverstoke

Book:Frederica

Source: Frederica

“Besides, it was a well-known maxim that maniacs must be humoured.”

Love Romance Maniac

Book:Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle

Source: Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle

About the Author

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

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