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Frederica

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

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Frederica

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone.

But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family.

Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica.

However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances....

©1965 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Funny Witty

Critic reviews

"Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes.... Utter, immersive escapism." (Sophie Kinsella)

"I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored.... Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism." (India Knight)

"One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's." (Joanne Harris)
Witty Dialogue • Engaging Characters • Delightful Humor • Historical Details • Endearing Protagonists
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Georgette Heyer’s Regency and Georgian books are my favorites and this is one of the best. The Marquess of Alerstoke is a bored and indolent aristocrat whose world is turned upside down by Frederica and her family. The ensuing results are funny and touching.



One of the best

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Excellent narrative with a real down to earth story. Clear prose and realistic dialogue capturing the era and flow of language of the time

The story and writing

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The plot, content, the characters, the annoying sub-plot that… well I won’t say, the kids, the maturity of Heyer’s writing.

Honestly - I think next to the Grand Sophie, it’s my favorite.

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I am a Georgette Heyer fangirl, I've read them all, and this one, this one is gloriously, satisfyingly, deeply, delightfully amusing, and so very very well written. The characters are all people you'd want in your life; the situations are remarkable, fun, intriguing, and realistic for the times. The male main character starts as an arrogant, entitled, playboy, and thru perfectly believable twists and turns and experiences, he matures into a man with a good attitude, plentiful humor, and a loving disposition toward an entire family of children who are being nurtured by their oldest sister. There's a runaway marriage, not involving our two lead characters, there's a genius child who provides much fun in the story. There's a big male dog with a female dog name, lots of strange and wonderful happenstances that occur in a big family that has lost its parents and relies on a 20 year old sister to make all the decisions. This is such a FUN story! And it has a perfectly happy ending.

The best historical rom-com ever !!!

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Beautifully performed this is one my favourite Heyer stories. Pure joy from beginning to end.

One of my Favourites!

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Great romance, story and excellent narration. It was a little slow going at first but hard to stop listening once you get into it

Great narration

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I always tell people Heyer is equal parts Jane Austin, a good 1930’s screwball comedy ie Brining up Baby and a heavy dose of charm. If one of those appeal to you take the chance and try to not fall in love. Favorites - Grand Sofie, Frederica, Cotillion

Heyer is a master

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Have always loved Frederica and this rendition was fabulous. Brought the characters to life. Highly recommend

Loved this favourite!

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I've lost track of how many times this wonderful story made me laugh out loud. It is so well written, with so many wonderful characters.

A Favorite Story Brilliantly Narrated

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Fabulous story. Whisks you away from daily life to a world of manners and care.

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