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The Black Moth

Autor Georgette Heyer
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 iul 2010
Published when the author was nineteen, The Black Moth was the first novel by Georgette Heyer. This romance is set in the 1750s, and follows Lord Jack Carstares, the eldest son of the Earl of Wyncham.
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ISBN-13: 9781609420444
ISBN-10: 1609420446
Pagini: 216
Dimensiuni: 189 x 246 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: Lits

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Georgette Heyer was an English novelist and short-story writer, renowned for her works in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Born on August 16, 1902, in Wimbledon, London, Heyer began her literary career in 1921. She initially wrote The Black Moth, a novel inspired by a story she created for her ailing younger brother. The success of this book marked the beginning of her prolific writing career. Over the years, Heyer became famous for her witty, well-researched Regency romances, set in the early 19th century, and her detective novels. Her works are marked by their lively characters, sharp dialogue, and keen understanding of historical settings. In 1925, Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one child, a son named Richard Rougier. She continued writing until her death on July 4, 1974, in London. Despite her significant success and popularity, Heyer's works were often underappreciated in literary circles, though she had a large, devoted readership. Today, she remains one of the most beloved authors of historical romance, particularly for her Regency novels.

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. Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA______________________________Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men. Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since.