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Frederica by Georgette Heyer (2009, Trade Paperback)
Better World Books West (379364)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-101402214766
ISBN-139781402214769
eBay Product ID (ePID)70908773
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrederica
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicClassics, Romance / Historical / Regency, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorGeorgette Heyer
Book SeriesRegency Romances Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight17.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This is a great book that explores both the relationships of the characters, and the Regency era itself. Fun, entertaining, enthralling!" - Wendi's Book Corner, "I think Ms. Heyer's writing is just so smart and witty... I highly recommend FREDERICA if you are looking for a good summer read. It is a very entertaining story with lots of romance." -- Booking Mama, "I liked Frederica a lot, especially the banter between Frederica and Alverstone... " -- Chris' Book-a-Rama, "I liked Frederica a lot, especially the banter between Frederica and Alverstone... " - Chris' Book-a-Rama, "I think Ms. Heyer's writing is just so smart and witty... I highly recommend FREDERICA if you are looking for a good summer read. It is a very entertaining story with lots of romance." - Booking Mama, "I had previously posted on my blog that I was looking for that next favorite book, and I found it here with Frederica . This book is funny, charming and full of interesting characters. " - The Bookworm 07, "The novel is humorous, light-hearted... a nice, comfortable way to get your Austen-fix." -- Love Romance Passion, "I had previously posted on my blog that I was looking for that next favorite book, and I found it here with Frederica . This book is funny, charming and full of interesting characters. " -- The Bookworm 07, " Frederica is a powerful Regency romance, that every fan of the genre should read. " - Once Upon a Romance, "The characters can't help but be loveable - from the sister who is beautiful and can't tell anyone no, to the brother who can't help but be ernest, to the heroine herself. It all keeps you coming back for more." -- A Blog of Books, "There was a playful, light-hearted feel to this book that, along with the engaging characters, totally charmed me." -- Genre Reviews, " Frederica is a powerful Regency romance, that every fan of the genre should read. " -- Once Upon a Romance, " Frederica is a fun, witty and intelligent read... I highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes a good historical romance." - At Home with Books, "The characters can't help but be loveable - from the sister who is beautiful and can't tell anyone no, to the brother who can't help but be ernest, to the heroine herself. It all keeps you coming back for more." - A Blog of Books, "The novel ends on a most satisfying note, and I can think of no better way of spending a chilly winter evening - wrapped in a down comforter with my pooch sleeping by my side - than reading this gem of a book." - Jane Austen's World, " If the modern day romance novel is the wonder bread of the literary world, Georgette Heyer would offer readers the fiber-heavy complexity of whole grains." - Becky's Book Blog, "There was a playful, light-hearted feel to this book that, along with the engaging characters, totally charmed me." - Genre Reviews, " If the modern day romance novel is the wonder bread of the literary world, Georgette Heyer would offer readers the fiber-heavy complexity of whole grains." -- Becky's Book Blog, " Frederica is a fun, witty and intelligent read... I highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes a good historical romance." -- At Home with Books, "The novel is humorous, light-hearted... a nice, comfortable way to get your Austen-fix." - Love Romance Passion, "Verdict: delightful repartee, a good Hero and crazy kids as secondary characters = win. " -- The Book Smugglers, "This is a great book that explores both the relationships of the characters, and the Regency era itself. Fun, entertaining, enthralling!" -- Wendi's Book Corner, "Verdict: delightful repartee, a good Hero and crazy kids as secondary characters = win. " - The Book Smugglers, "The novel ends on a most satisfying note, and I can think of no better way of spending a chilly winter evening - wrapped in a down comforter with my pooch sleeping by my side - than reading this gem of a book." -- Jane Austen's World
Series Volume Number24
Dewey Decimal823/.912
SynopsisFrederica is one of readers' favorite Heyers, with a young woman burdened with the responsibilities of being the head of her family, and a hero whose jaded boredom is transformed by an accident with a hot air balloon..., New York Times bestselling author Georgette Heyer's beloved tale of an entertaining heroine stumbling on happiness when her marital machinations for her sister go awry. Determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Frederica seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression on him that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society. Normally Lord Alverstoke keeps his distance from his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers. But with his enterprising -- and altogether entertaining--country cousins chasing wishes and getting into one scrape after another right on his doorstep, before he knows it the Marquis finds himself dangerously embroiled. Praise for Georgette Heyer: I have Georgette Heyer's books in every room of my house.--#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, "Heyer was one of the great protagonists of the historical novel in the post-war golden age..." --Philippa Gregory A reader favorite from the Queen of Regency Romance, Frederica is a charming story of a woman seeking security for her family, but finding love where and when she least expected it. Determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Frederica seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society. Normally wary of his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers, Lord Alverstoke does his best to keep his distance. But with his enterprising -- and altogether entertaining --country cousins getting into one scrape after another right on his doorstep, before he knows it the Marquis finds himself dangerously embroiled. What reviewers are saying about Frederica "Humorous, light-hearted...a nice, comfortable way to get your Austen-fix."--Love Romance Passion "This is a great book that explores both the relationships of the characters, and the Regency era itself. Fun, entertaining, enthralling "--Wendi's Book Corner " A] fun, charming book... Frederica is a keeper, going on my bookshelf."--Lesa's Book Critiques "There was a playful, light-hearted feel to this book that, along with the engaging characters, totally charmed me."--Genre Reviews "The novel ends on a most satisfying note, and I can think of no better way of spending a chilly winter evening -- wrapped in a down comforter with my pooch sleeping by my side-- than reading this gem of a book."--Jane Austen's World "Overflowing with fun and family, this warm, joyful 1965 Regency is one of Heyer's later novels and another popular title."--Library Journal, New York Times bestselling author Georgette Heyer's beloved tale of an entertaining heroine stumbling on happiness when her marital machinations for her sister go awry. Determined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Frederica seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke. Lovely, competent, and refreshingly straightforward, Frederica makes such a strong impression on him that to his own amazement, the Marquis agrees to help launch them all into society. Normally Lord Alverstoke keeps his distance from his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers. But with his enterprising -- and altogether entertaining--country cousins chasing wishes and getting into one scrape after another right on his doorstep, before he knows it the Marquis finds himself dangerously embroiled. Praise for Georgette Heyer: "I have Georgette Heyer's books in every room of my house."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts
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