Friday's Child
Georgette Heyer
A naïve girl marries a rakish lord for escape — but navigating London society may undo them both.
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' Harriet Evans 'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times ___________ Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate. When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance. But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action. The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point. ___________ Readers love Friday's Child ... ***** 'This novel is all fun, cuteness, laughter, warmness, goodness and awesomeness. Definitely a top favourite!!' ***** 'Recommended for.... anyone who loves to read and be entertained!' ***** 'I could just not keep the book down once I started.' ***** 'This is one of my top 3 Georgette Heyer books.' ***** 'Absolutely delightful!'
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