The Talisman Ring - (Regency Romances) by Georgette Heyer (Paperback)

About the Book

"A long-lost family heirloom, a young heir falsely accused of murder, a band of smugglers, two utterly delightful Heyer heroines, a taciturn, but highly resourceful older gentleman--all play their parts in a tale funny enough to have you laughing aloud."--"Publishers Weekly."

Book Synopsis

One of beloved, bestselling author Georgette Heyer's funniest Regency romances, and one of readers' favorites.

An impetuous young lady and a fugitive nobleman...

When spirited Eustacie stumbles into a band of smugglers, she is delighted to be having an adventure at last. Their leader, young heir Ludovic Lavenham, is in hiding, falsely accused of murder. Pursued by the law, Eustacie and Ludovic find refuge at an unassuming country inn.

And the delightfully sensible couple who try to keep them out of trouble...

The resourceful Miss Sarah Thane and the clear-thinking Sir Tristram Shield gamely endeavor to prevent Ludovic's arrest and Eustacie's ruin as the four conspire to recover the missing talisman ring that will clear Ludovic's name.

Praise for The Talisman Ring:

"... A long-lost family heirloom, a young heir falsely accused of murder, a band of smugglers, two utterly delightful Heyer heroines, a taciturn, but highly resourceful older gentleman--all play their parts in a tale funny enough to have you laughing aloud."--Publishers Weekly

Review Quotes

"[A] light-hearted romp that promises smiles to the pleasure reader." -- Jane Austen Today

"[I]t was delightful... Lot's of fun!" -- Book-a-Rama

"[S]cintillating dialogue, historical details, sparkling wit..." -- Jane Austen's World

"[V]ery good fun! It's an entertaining read with a fast moving plot and interesting, well formulated characters." -- A Work in Progress

"A delightfully light hearted romance novel with a lot of humor and a little mystery thrown in for good measure." -- Books 4 Moms

"Delightful and witty... The Talisman Ring is a keeper for Regency Romance readers and readers who enjoy humor and subtle wit. It is splendid reading!" -- The Long and Short of It

"Heyer infuses humor and warmth into the personalities of her heroes and heroines, giving them an endearing quality that will have you rooting for them throughout their escapades and, of course, their romances." -- Ex Libris

"I really loved this novel. It had it all...comedy, mystery and romance." -- Grace's Book Blog

"The Talisman Ring is a clever mixture of both romance and mystery, and it has a wonderful air of humor to it as well!... Fans of mystery, romance and adventure are sure to love this book! " -- Wendi's Book Corner

"This one is silly and fun. A pure delight. It's just comical." -- 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.