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False Colours – Georgette Heyer
(Random House e-book 2005, originally published 1963) This is one of my favourites of Georgette Heyer’s historical novels – unusually, it’s told predominantly from the viewpoint of the hero, a nice touch. Christopher Fancot, working for the diplomatic service in … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Historical fiction, Re-read, Read on my Kindle, Reviews, Romance
Tagged debts, diplomatic service, extravagance, Georgette Heyer, identical twins, impersonation, love, marriage, Regency period, taking snuff, trusts
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