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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Publication Date
2009-09-01
Pages
448
ISBN
9781402219481

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1402219482
ISBN-13
9781402219481
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72413691

Product Key Features

Book Title
Foundling
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Romance / Historical / Regency, Romance / General, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Author
Georgette Heyer
Book Series
Regency Romances Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
4.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Almost every time I read a book by Georgette Heyer, I find myself saying, "Ooooh, this is my new favorite!" and it's happened, again." - Bookfoolery and Babble, "Another lovely reading experience, brought to you by Georgette Heyer. I think that this one is my favorite so far by her. " - The Curious Reader, "No matter how villainous the villains may be, no matter how topsy turvy the heroine's path to love or fulfillment Georgette Heyer's world is one that comes with a happy ending. " -- A Work in Progress, "Fans of Georgette Heyer will appreciate seeing all the things they love best about the author--her writing style, spirited dialogue, and attention to detail--on display in The Foundling . " -- Romance Reader at Heart, "Heyer's social commentary add a different dimension to a novel already filled to brimming with relevant historical details!" - Write Meg!, "Heyer's social commentary add a different dimension to a novel already filled to brimming with relevant historical details!" -- Write Meg!, "Almost every time I read a book by Georgette Heyer, I find myself saying, "Ooooh, this is my new favorite!" and it's happened, again." -- Bookfoolery and Babble, "Georgette Heyer is just as enjoyable for the tenth time as the first, proving a delight to all readers. These new releases with beautiful cover artwork are a welcome addition to any regency romance lover's bookshelf. A Night Owl Romance TOP PICK, November 2009" -- Night Owl Romance, "Georgette Heyer is just as enjoyable for the tenth time as the first, proving a delight to all readers. These new releases with beautiful cover artwork are a welcome addition to any regency romance lover's bookshelf. A Night Owl Romance TOP PICK, November 2009" - Night Owl Romance, "This is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with your favorite blanket and a nice hot mug of tea and good ole Georgette." - Capricious Reader, "This is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with your favorite blanket and a nice hot mug of tea and good ole Georgette." -- Capricious Reader, "Fans of Georgette Heyer will appreciate seeing all the things they love best about the author--her writing style, spirited dialogue, and attention to detail--on display in The Foundling . " - Romance Reader at Heart, "Fantastic... The Foundling will definitely have a place of honor on my bookshelf." -- The Book Girl, "Another lovely reading experience, brought to you by Georgette Heyer. I think that this one is my favorite so far by her. " -- The Curious Reader, "No matter how villainous the villains may be, no matter how topsy turvy the heroine's path to love or fulfillment Georgette Heyer's world is one that comes with a happy ending. " - A Work in Progress
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
8
Dewey Decimal
823/.912
Synopsis
One of readers', librarians' and booksellers' most frequently requested Heyers, The Foundling features Gilly, the seventh Duke of Sale., The Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, delights readers with a charming tale of a duke who is tired of playing by the rules. The Duke of Sale is out to prove himself The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents. Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware, Gilly for short, has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling from his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. A mysterious beauty provides the perfect opportunity When Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he escapes with glee. But he has no sooner entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnapping, adventure, and surprises at every turn. Praise for Georgette Heyer and The Foundling: "What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hooky from his suffocating dignity..."--Kirkus Reviews "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."--Publishers Weekly, The Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer, delights readers with a charming tale of a duke who is tired of playing by the rules. The Duke of Sale is out to prove himself The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents. Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware, Gilly for short, has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling from his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. A mysterious beauty provides the perfect opportunity When Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he escapes with glee. But he has no sooner entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnapping, adventure, and surprises at every turn. Praise for Georgette Heyer and The Foundling : What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hooky from his suffocating dignity...-- Kirkus Reviews Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen.-- Publishers Weekly, "What happens when a many-titled Duke decides to play hookey from his suffociaating dignity..."-Kirkus ReviewsCelebrate the 80th birthday of Regency Romance with great books from Sourcebooks Casablanca The Duke of Sale is out to prove himselfThe shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents. Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware, Gilly for short, has endured twenty-four years of rigorous mollycoddling from his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit.A mysterious beauty provides the perfect opportunityWhen Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. But he has no sooner entered this new and dangerous world than he is plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnapping, adventure, and surprises at every turn."Orphaned at birth, bullied by his well-meaning guardian, hemmed in by theaffectionate ministrations of a small army of family retainers, His Grace of Salehad reached the age of 24 without ever making a decision for himself In all hislife the titular master of Sale House, duke, marquis, earl, thrice baron, had neverso much as selected a cravat for his own wardrobe ... One morning, in amoment of unaccustomed resolution, His Grace made up his mind.'I shall try to discover, ' he decided, 'whether I am a man, or only a duke.'"-New York Times Book Review

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