Frederica - Tapa blanda

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. -- Vic Sandborn "Jane Austen's World" (01/23/2009)

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. -- Rebecca Laney "Becky's Book Blog" (05/26/2009)

"Frederica" is a fun, witty and intelligent read... I highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes a good historical romance. -- Alyce Reese "At Home with Books" (05/27/2009)

Verdict: delightful repartee, a good Hero and crazy kids as secondary characters = win. -- Ana "The Book Smugglers" (05/29/2009)

[A] fun, charming book... "Frederica" is a keeper, going on my bookshelf. -- Lesa Holstine "Lesa's Book Critiques" (06/01/2009)

This is a great book that explores both the relationships of the characters, and the Regency era itself. Fun, entertaining, enthralling! -- Wendi Barker "Wendi's Book Corner" (06/03/2009)

There was a playful, light-hearted feel to this book that, along with the engaging characters, totally charmed me. -- Deborah White "Genre Reviews" (05/18/2009)

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. -- Julie Peterson "Booking Mama" (05/26/2009)

I liked "Frederica" a lot, especially the banter between "Frederica" and Alverstone... -- Christina Maclean "Chris' Book-a-Rama" (05/26/2009)

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. -- Naida Milenkovic "The Bookworm 07" (05/27/2009)

Bringing her family to London in the hopes of finding her younger sister a suitable husband, Frederica is saddened when her prime prospect, the Marquis of Alverstroke, seems totally uninterested, but when her younger brother ends up in a terrible accident, the dutiful Marquis becomes as chivalrous as ever to the those in his charge. Reprint.