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The Masqueraders

Author : Georgette Heyer

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 13,74 MB

Release : 2009-12-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1402228104

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An exciting and thrilling story from bestselling author Georgette Heyer, known as the Queen of Regency romance, legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Such a daring escape... Their infamous adventurer father has taught Prudence Tremaine and her brother Robin to be masters of disguise. Ending up on the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion, brother and sister flee to London, Prudence pretending to be a dashing young buck, and Robin a lovely young lady. Could cost them both their hearts... Then Prudence meets the elegant Sir Anthony Fanshawe, and Robin becomes the mysterious hero of the charming Letitia Grayson, and in order to have what they truly want, the two masqueraders must find a way to unmask themselves without losing their lives... Praise for Georgette Heyer and The Masqueraders: "A treasure beyond price. The Masqueraders is a wicked delight, worth more than its weight in gold."—Anne Stuart "Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."—Publishers Weekly "Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to."—Katie Fforde "What with elopements, rescues, duels, and cards, the story goes excitingly; and finally the magnificent but dubious father proves himself a Viscount. It is a picturesque and engaging story."—The Spectator



The Masqueraders

Author : Georgette Heyer

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 295 pages

File Size : 38,19 MB

Release : 2024-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1504082257

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This Georgian-era romance “with elopements, rescues, duels, and cards . . . [is] a picturesque and engaging story” from the acclaimed master of the genre (The Spectator). When Prudence and Robin Tremaine find themselves on the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion, the siblings follow their infamous father’s cunning footsteps and switch identities, escaping to London with Prudence posing as a dashing gentleman and Robin as a lovely young woman. They are so skillful, in fact, that they are warmly embraced, with the disguised Prudence finding herself in an alliance with the handsome Sir Anthony Fanshawe and the concealed Robin performing a rescue that wins him the admiration of the beautiful Letitia Grayson. But when Prudence finds herself falling for Sir Anthony, and Robin struggles to resist the tender charms of Letitia, they wonder if they’ll ever be able to safely let go of their masquerade to answer the call of love. Praise for the writing of Georgette Heyer: “If you haven’t read her yet, I envy you.” —Harriet Evans “My favourite historical novelist.” —Margaret Drabble “Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen.” —Publishers Weekly “A writer of great wit and style.” —The Daily Telegraph



The Masqueraders Series

Author : Laura Parker

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : 1820 pages

File Size : 18,44 MB

Release : 2014-12-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626816247

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Five scorching-hot, suspense-filled, historical romances from “a most inventive storyteller” where deceit hides forbidden love—until the disguises come off (RT Book Reviews). In Caprice, a young widow decides on a lark to disguise herself as the mysterious Princess Soltana El Djemal—only to catch the heart of a dashing Lord who vows to discover her true identity. In Mischief, a bold young woman falls for an infamous spy while escaping Persia in 1808, but it’s when she sees him again in England that the real adventure begins. In Beguiled, a mysterious man and a desperate heiress set out to con the upper crust of nineteenth century New York—but the games they’re playing against each other are far more dangerous. In Emerald and Sapphire, a French nobleman’s secret double life as a thief is revealed—by the only woman capable of stealing his heart. And in The Gamble, a viscount masquerades as a notorious highwayman, only to discover that a woman’s heart is the hardest jewel to steal. “Laura Parker’s innovativeness and beautiful style of writing keep her a head above the rest.” —Affaire de Coeur



The Masqueraders

Author : Georgette Heyer

Publisher :

Page : 320 pages

File Size : 12,66 MB

Release : 1949

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ISBN :

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The Masquerader

Author : Katherine Cecil Thurston

Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 24,68 MB

Release : 2024-09-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Step into the captivating world of Katherine Cecil Thurston’s The Masquerader, a novel brimming with mystery, romance, and intrigue. Follow the twists and turns of a riveting story where deception and identity play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama. As Thurston’s tale unfolds, you’ll be engrossed in a narrative filled with suspense and complex characters. The novel masterfully blends romance with a thrilling plot, offering a reading experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking.But here’s a question to stir your curiosity: How do the themes of deception and identity influence the characters' fates and their relationships? What hidden truths lie beneath the surface of this intricate story? Explore the enchanting world of The Masquerader, where each chapter reveals new layers of intrigue and emotion. This is more than just a story of romance and mystery; it’s a deep dive into the complexities of human nature and the impact of living behind a mask. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of The Masquerader? Immerse yourself in a novel that promises both excitement and romance, and discover the true faces behind the masks.Don’t miss the chance to experience this enthralling tale. Purchase The Masquerader today and let Katherine Cecil Thurston’s gripping story sweep you into a world of mystery and romance.



Masquerade

Author : Kit Williams

Publisher :

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 36,96 MB

Release : 1980

Category : Fantasy

ISBN :

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On his way to deliver a splendid necklace to the Sun from the Moon, Jack Hare is diverted by a series of odd characters and when he finally reaches his destination he realizes that the necklace is missing. The reader is invited to answer several riddles and solve the mystery from clues given in the text.



The Masqueraders, or Fatal Curiosity, and The Surprize, or Constancy Rewarded

Author : Eliza Haywood

Publisher : University of Toronto Press

Page : 206 pages

File Size : 24,73 MB

Release : 2015-11-26

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1442669217

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The most important female English novelist of the 1720s, Eliza Haywood is famous for writing scandalous fiction about London society. Fast-moving, controversial, and sometimes disturbing, Haywood’s short novels The Masqueraders and The Surprize are valuable sources for the study of eighteenth-century gender and identity, the social history of masquerade, the dangers of courtship and seduction, and conceptions of elite and popular cultures. Despite their common theme of masquerade and seduction, the two short novels are a study in contrasts. The Masqueraders features the whirl of London life, with a libertine anti-hero and his serial seductions of women who believe that they can manipulate the social conventions that are expected to limit them. The Surprize, on the other hand, is an uncharacteristically sentimental story in which a similarly salacious plot ends in rewards for the good and virtuous. Well suited to the teaching of these two texts, this volume contains annotated scholarly editions of both novels, an extensive introduction, and useful appendices that discuss the masquerade’s role in eighteenth-century debates on gender, morality, and identity.



The Masqueraders

Author : Georgette Heyer

Publisher : Standard Ebooks

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 22,90 MB

Release : 2024-11-13T02:25:15Z

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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In 18th-century London, two siblings, Prudence and Robin Merriot, are forced to go into hiding after narrowly escaping a dangerous political situation. Prudence takes on the persona of a charming young man named Peter, while her brother Robin poses as a fashionable woman named Kate. As they navigate London society, they become entangled in misunderstandings and romantic relationships. Eventually the Merriot siblings’ true identities become difficult to keep concealed—especially as they both fall in love with people unaware of their masquerade. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.