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[pensnest]

I've been listening to "The Talisman Ring" by Georgette Heyer (hampered somewhat by the fact that it's all on cassette, and there is a lot of squeaking and sometimes the ends of the tape won't play at all).

And I *adore* Miss Thane.

I think my most favourite Heyer heroines are the least conventional ones (probably true in all romances). In this case, Sarah Thane has a reprehensible sense of humour and cannot resist an opportunity to use it. She is wonderful.

It's not one of Heyer's most-mentioned books, but does anyone else love this one too?

Comments

[twistedchick]

I have always loved that one! It is one of the ones that would make such a good movie or mini-series, but as far as I know it was never considered for that.

[pensnest]

I don't think I've ever seen a Heyer film or mini-series. I wonder why not? The books are so delightful.

[twistedchick]

I *think* there was a British... tv? ... production of The Reluctant Widow; I am half-remembering this from GH's biography, which I do not have at hand.

[pensnest]

Interesting! I don't know that book very well - the ones I have on tape get quite a lot of use as I can listen while I create Stuff. I shall have to see if I can find the production.

[watervole]

Yes I have and it's one of my favourites too. Do you like Frederica?

Library thing is so handy for checking my favourites!

[pensnest]

I do like Frederica. And Sophie, and Drusilla. I suppose I like all the ones who don't behave like romantic heroines!

[watervole]

The Quiet Gentleman also appears to have got 10/10 from me on library thing...

[vae]

I'm currently (re)reading all of Heyer's books in publication order, so I'll look forward to this one! It's one that I haven't read before.

[pensnest]

A new Heyer! You lucky thing.

[vae]

I've never read any of her crime fiction! Footsteps In The Dark is next on my list.