Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 4 July 1974) was an amazingly prolific writer who is credited with the creation of the Regency England genre of romance novels.

An intensely private individual, she was a best-seller all her life without the aid of publicity. She made no appearances, never gave an interview, and only answered fan letters herself if they made an interesting historical point.

Heyer wrote meticulously researched historical fiction, full of all you could ever want: romance, fashion, upper classes, cross-dressing, arranged marriages, murder, intrigue, witty language, and sarcasm, while weaving a delicate humour throughout.

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