{"product_id":"these-old-shades-9781492677659","title":"These Old Shades","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese Old Shades\u003c\/em\u003e is considered to be the book that launched Georgette Heyer's career and helped usher her into becoming the Queen of Regency Romance. It features two of Heyer's most memorable characters: Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, and Leonie, whom he rescues from a life of ignomy and comes to love and marry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA thrilling tale of long-awaited revenge...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Duke of Avon is known for his coldness of manner, his remarkable omniscience, and his debauched lifestyle. Late one evening, he is accosted by a young person dressed in ragged boy's clothing running away from a brutal rustic guardian. The duke makes \"Leon\" his page. \"Leon\" is in fact Leonie, and she serves the duke with deep devotion. When he uncovers the true story of her birth, he wreaks an unforgettable revenge on her sinister father in a chilling scene of public humiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat People Are Saying About \u003cem\u003eThese Old Shades\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A story in the grand tradition of romance, where love...reclaims one thought to be beyond all hope of redemption.\"--STEPHANIE LAURENS, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Georgette Heyer Signature Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fresh celebration of an author who has charmed tens of millions of readers with her delightful sense of humor and unique take on Regency romance. Includes fun and fascinating bonus content--a glossary of Regency slang, a Reading Group Guide, and an Afterword by official biographer Jennifer Kloester sharing insights into what Georgette herself thought of \u003cem\u003eThese Old Shades\u003c\/em\u003e and what was going on in her life as she was writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeyer, Georgette:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGeorgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Casablanca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707557646610,"sku":"9781492677659","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c91373f5-02e2-459f-a99b-9454489b3184.jpg?v=1748598874","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/these-old-shades-9781492677659","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}