These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer

A runaway with a secret. A Duke known for his icy wit and hidden scars. In the dazzling courts of Georgian Paris, a dangerous game of loyalty and revenge is about to unfold.

These Old Shades, the historical romance classic that redefined the genre, delivers unforgettable chemistry and razor-sharp dialogue that readers can't stop raving about. When the enigmatic Duke of Avon discovers his spirited new page "Leon" is actually Leonie, a gorgeous young girl running from her past, neither expects a tangled journey toward trust, redemption, and love to unfold.

Perfect for fans of immersive historical detail, slow-burn age-gap romance, and masterfully drawn characters, Georgette Heyer brings her signature magic with found family, second chances, and a magnetic connection between two unforgettable leads.

Rediscover why generations of romance lovers call These Old Shades the gold standard of the genre--a story where secrets unravel, hearts are tested, and love rewrites every rule.

The Georgette Heyer Signature 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. Includes fun and fascinating bonus content--a glossary of regency slang, a reading group guide, and an afterword by official biographer Jennifer Kloester.

Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) was an English writer of historical romance and detective fiction. Born in London, Heyer was raised as the eldest of three children by a distinguished British Army officer and a mother who excelled as a cellist and pianist at the Royal College of Music. Encouraged to read from a young age, she began writing stories at 17 to entertain her brother Boris, who suffered from hemophilia. Impressed by her natural talent, Heyer's father sought publication for her work, eventually helping her to release The Black Moth (1921), a detective novel. Heyer then began publishing her stories in various magazines, establishing herself as a promising young voice in English literature. Following her father's death, Heyer became responsible for the care of her brothers and shortly thereafter married mining engineer George Ronald Rougier. In 1926, Heyer publisher her second novel, These Old Shades, a work of historical romance. Over the next several decades, she published consistently and frequently, excelling with romance and detective stories and establishing herself as a bestselling author.