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The Unknown Ajax

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Georgette Heyer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:6th Jan '05

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A witty and gripping Regency romance by one of the best-known and most beloved historical novelists of all time.



But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there's more to Hugo than meets the eye?

'One of my perennial comfort authors' JOANNE HARRIS

'When it comes to Regency novels, [Heyer] was The Master' INDIA KNIGHT

'Heyer's novels are delicious' HARRIET EVANS

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!

'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER
'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT
'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH, star of Bridgerton
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The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy.

And when the contemptible Lord Darracot's eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay.

When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him.

But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there's more to Hugo than meets the eye?
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'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS
'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA
'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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Readers love The Unknown Ajax ...

***** 'Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!! What a story.'
***** 'One of my very favorite Heyer novels!'
***** 'It's hard for me to write a review of The Unknown Ajax without drooling and drivelling.'
***** 'What an unexpected and captivating read.'
***** 'How on Earth did Georgette Heyer come up with so many distinct characters and so many completely dissimilar plots? The lady was brilliant, I tell you!'

"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable" -- India Knight "Sparkling" Independent "My favourite historical novelist - stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. Her sense of period is superb, her heroines are enterprising, and her heroes dashing. I owe her many happy hours" -- Margaret Drabble

ISBN: 9780099474364

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 245g

352 pages