The Corinthian - (Regency Romances) by Georgette Heyer (Paperback)

About the Book

Walking home at dawn, Sir Richard Wyndham encounters heiress Penelope Creed climbing out her window, running away from a dreaded marriage. Sir Richard can't allow her to careen about the countryside unchaperoned, so he pretends to be her tutor and takes her on a fine adventure.

Book Synopsis

Bestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, brings her sparkling wit to this story with a Shakespearean twist.

A daring escape

Penelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin. Dressed in boy's clothing, she's fleeing from London when she's discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham, himself on the verge of the most momentous decision of his life.

And a heroic rescue

When Sir Richard encounters the lovely young fugitive, he knows he can't allow her to travel to the countryside all alone, so he offers himself as her protector. As it happens, at that very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own...

Praise for Georgette Heyer:

"A writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds."--Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph

"Triumphantly good...Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."--India Knight, Sunday Telegraph

"Her books sparkle with wit and style."--Publishers Weekly

Review Quotes

"hilarious, imaginative, witty, and compelling." -- Maymay's Memos

"[T]he writing is good, the subtle romance is sweet, the adventure is fun. " -- The Book Smugglers

"Fascinating... a very enjoyable read. " -- The Curious Reader

"Georgette Heyer was at the top of her game with The Corinthian... it is one of her best adventure/romances. " -- Ex Libris

"I adored this book. I adore Heyer. I want to go out and gobble up everything she ever wrote and I will. Slowly and deliciously. " -- A Hidden Place

"I enjoyed myself while reading this fast-paced romp... delightful." -- Jane Austen's World

"Part road romance and all romp, this delicious comedy of manners is filled with adventure and fun, and Heyer's superb wit and humor, Once you begin this page-turning delight, you will not be able to put it down!" -- The Romance Readers Connection

"Rolicking fun in the form of a Regency-style road trip with romance and intrigue, terrific characters and witty dialogue." -- Bookfoolery and Babble

"Superbly written, with an undercurrent of humor throughout, THE CORINTHIAN is a sheer joy to read." -- The Long and Short of It Reviews

"The Corinthian is a light-hearted comedy of manners... This is one Heyer I'll be revisiting soon. " -- A Work in Progress

"The Corinthian is a wonderful book... a must read on a rainy day. " -- Books-are-Life Reviews

"The Corinthian remains one of my favorite Georgette Heyer books... a treat and a keeper." -- Lesa's Book Critiques

"This is a delightfully fun and adventurous romance full of laugh-out-loud moments. " -- Wendi's Book Corner

"This one is playful and fun. There's some adventure thrown in as well--and a murder!--but at it's heart this is a romantic comedy." -- Becky's Book Reviews

About the Author

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. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success.

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 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 barrister, and they had one son, Richard.