I believe, however, that if he were married, it would give him the ballast he lacks. I don't scruple to tell you, my dear, that I dread what might be the result if he were allowed to run free. Excellent reading copy with collectible possibilities. Kate is an impoverished young woman of gentle birth who appears to be miraculously rescued by Aunt Minerva, but this new life is a gift horse that needs its. Front board has a sharp object gouge, skin not broken. rubbed or lightly tattered at all edges, but now in mylar protector. Georgette Heyer, bestselling Queen of Regency Romance, invites readers to an extraordinary Gothic tale of love, mystery, and intrigue.A surprising invitationKate Malvern is rescued from penury by her aunt Minerva, who brings her to stay at Staplewood. graphic shows the rich young torquil standing on a bridge with Kate. Cond : Boards are red with gilt lettering -spine only. Cousin Kate Heyer, Georgette Published byPan Books, 1971 ISBN 10: 0330026844ISBN 13: 9780330026840 Seller: Jt,s junk box, Newcastle, United Kingdom Seller Rating: Contact seller Book Used - SoftcoverCondition: Good £ 3. Learn what terms like niinyhammer, tattle-box, potch-kettled, and first-oars say about someone. Kate Malvern is a marriageable young lady, and Lady Broome offers a scheme that would make her quite comfortable - the only problem is the chosen man is a little loose in the screws. 'I have Georgette Heyer's books in every room of my house.Hardcover. 'I have Georgette Heyer's books in every room of my house.'-#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts 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 Frederica and what was going on in her life as she was writing. The Georgette Heyer Signature Regency Collection 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. 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. He must have been a very volatile type, because, when he died (of natural causes, after Waterloo) he left her with nothing but debts. Her mother died years ago, and she followed the drum with Pop. Normally Lord Alverstoke keeps his distance from his family, which includes two overbearing sisters and innumerable favor-seekers. Cousin Kate is the orphaned daughter of an impoverished Peninsular officer. 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. 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.ĭetermined to secure a brilliant marriage for her beautiful sister, Frederica seeks out their distant cousin the Marquis of Alverstoke.

Cousin kate by georgette heyer