My Lord John

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable historical adventure

Georgette Heyer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:5th Jan '06

£9.99

Available for immediate dispatch.

My Lord John cover

'Every girl, whatever her age, needs her own complete set of Heyer titles. More than romantic they are witty, elegant, stylish and the best comedies of manners since Jane Austen. Required reading for everyone.' - Diane Pearson

John, Duke of Bedford, grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV of England, on the wild and lawless Northern Marches. A prince of the royal blood, loyal, strong, the greatest ally that his brother - the future Henry V - was to have.

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

'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser
'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry
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Growing up in England's most turbulent era on the wild and lawless Northern Marches, John Duke of Bedford grew to manhood fighting for his father, King Henry IV.

Through his loyalty, strength, and superb fighting power, he would go on to became the greatest ally his brother, King Henry V, could have asked for.

Filled with the clash of bitter rivalries and deadly power struggles, this is Georgette Heyer's final and most ambitious novel.
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Readers love My Lord John ...


***** 'I found this book absolutely incredible.'
***** 'Truly brilliant.'
***** 'She truly knew how to bring history to life.'
***** 'A brilliant, well-researched, beautifully written yet sadly unfinished novel.'

'Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.' -- Katie Fforde
'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
'A writer of great wit and style - I've read her books to ragged shreds.' -- Kate Fenton * Daily Telegraph *
'Sparkling' * Independent on Sunday *
'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' -- India Knight

ISBN: 9780099476429

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 277g

400 pages