Heyer-Heyer

Books read: 4

Title: The Nonesuch

Author: Georgette Heyer

Status: I don’t hate any Heyer novels, but this is definitely on the far end of the ‘like’ spectrum. The hero is a bit boring and goody-goody, the heroine is sensible and clever until the plot requires otherwise. And then there are the supporting characters. Tiffany Wield might be the most horrible secondary character in the canon. I will say, this is one of the Heyers that ends too abruptly. There are a few where it comes to a relatively neat close, but you really wish there were a couple more pages to let you know what happens next. (Most importantly, does that damn Tiffany ever get her comeuppance?)

Result: I’ve gone back and forth on this one, but the object is to keep the books I really love/need. So I shall see if my mom needs a new copy of The Nonesuch.

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Title: Powder and Patch

Author: Georgette Heyer

Status: I didn’t read this one for the first time until recently. It is one of the shorter novels - longer than April Lady, but not by much. However, there’s a lot to like in the slim volume. Some dueling, a lot of frippery affectations and Frenchification :). Powder and Patch isn’t really about the heroine, which is a bit unusual. (Just as well, as she’s kind of an idiot.)

Result: Keep, the affectations are too adorable.

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Title: The Reluctant Widow

Author: Georgette Heyer

Status: If you can get past how insane the set up is, this is a great story in the style of The Talisman Ring. (You know I love the ones with intrigue best of all.) Secret passages, espionage, a puppy…what’s not to like? The set up is really mental though.

Result: Keep!

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Title: These Old Shades

Author: Georgette Heyer

Status: This is the end, my beautiful friend. The last of the Heyers. And what a one to end on. These Old Shades is the final piece of my favorites triumvirate. (And the predecessor to Devil’s Cub, if you’re playing along at home.) So why do I love this one so much? Cross-dressing, mystery, fantastic supporting characters. The spunkiest heroine (even spunkier than Horry!) and the coolest hero around. No one can match Justin Alistair’s imperiousness. <3

Result: Keep, of course!

I don’t know what to do with myself now that I’ve read every Heyer I own. …oh wait, I still have another 3.5 shelves to get through. Stay tuned!