historical,
regency,
romance
this would inevitably be described as a "Regency Romp", but Georgette Heyer's books are more than that. Written in 1926, this one is elegant and witty, and hugely enjoyable.
this is the first time I'd read anything of hers since I was about 14, in 19mumble - I shall seek out some more.
Lovefilm review: Under the reign of Louis XV, corruption and intrigue have been allowed to blossom in France, and Justin Alastair, the notorious Duke of Avon and proud of his soubriquet ‘Satanas’, flourishes as well. Then, from a dark Parisian back alley, he plucks Leon, a red-headed urchin with strangely familiar looks, just in time for his long over-due schemes of revenge on the Comte de St. Vire. Among the splendours of Versailles and the dignified mansions of England, Justin begins to unfold his sinister plans - until, that is, Leon becomes the ravishing beauty Leonie...
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