The novel ends on a most satisfying note, and I can think of no better way of spending a chilly winter evening - wrapped in a down comforter with my pooch sleeping by my side - than reading this gem of a book. (Vic Sandborn
Jane Austen's World 20090526)
There was a playful, light-hearted feel to this book that, along with the engaging characters, totally charmed me. (Deborah White
Genre Reviews 20090526)
If the modern day romance novel is the wonder bread of the literary world, Georgette Heyer would offer readers the fiber-heavy complexity of whole grains. (Rebecca Laney
Becky's Book Blog 20090527)
I think Ms. Heyer's writing is just so smart and witty... I highly recommend FREDERICA if you are looking for a good summer read. It is a very entertaining story with lots of romance. (Julie Peterson
Booking Mama 20090527)
I liked
Frederica a lot, especially the banter between
Frederica and Alverstone... (Christina Maclean
Chris' Book-a-Rama 20090529)
I had previously posted on my blog that I was looking for that next favorite book, and I found it here with
Frederica. This book is funny, charming and full of interesting characters. (Naida Milenkovic
The Bookworm 07 20090529)
Frederica is a fun, witty and intelligent read... I highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes a good historical romance. (Alyce Reese
At Home with Books 20090601)
Verdict: delightful repartee, a good Hero and crazy kids as secondary characters = win. (Ana
The Book Smugglers 20090603)
Frederica is a powerful Regency romance, that every fan of the genre should read. (Marlene
Once Upon a Romance 20090612)
[A] fun, charming book...
Frederica is a keeper, going on my bookshelf. (Lesa Holstine
Lesa's Book Critiques 20090629)
This is a great book that explores both the relationships of the characters, and the Regency era itself. Fun, entertaining, enthralling! (Wendi Barker
Wendi's Book Corner 20090821)
The novel is humorous, light-hearted... a nice, comfortable way to get your Austen-fix. (Keira Gillet
Love Romance Passion )
[F]ull of family, humor, society do's and don'ts and of course, romance.
(Kristi Herbrand
Books and Needlepoint )
The characters can't help but be loveable - from the sister who is beautiful and can't tell anyone no, to the brother who can't help but be ernest, to the heroine herself. It all keeps you coming back for more. (Nicole Heffernan
A Blog of Books )
The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. It is known that she was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, was published in 1921.
Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one son together, Richard.