So far I have enjoyed all of Georgette Heyer’s murder mystery novels, but this one has proved the exception. I believe GH also suppressed this one for a time, so I approached this read with some trepidation. Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer. Have no fear, justice is done but I had to grit my teeth to force myself to read to the end. Dash it all, how could it be otherwise as it wasn't written in our present racy day? A very delightful read, Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2013. Please try again. The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Footsteps in The Dark: Heyer, Georgette: 9781785152139: Books - Amazon.ca. Haunted houses—England—Fiction. Their aunt, Mrs. Bosanquet, is convinced The Monk is an actual ghost,Charles and Peter are skeptical. With a praiseworthy attention to detail she made her hair look tousled, and wiped all the powder off her face. ', 'That really is jolly,' Charles said. Despite repeated warnings, Charles won't leave until he solves the mystery. I forgot most of this plot, the bad guy is fairly obvious, as is the romance - but it’s still rather sweet. Georgette Heyer is more famous for her Regency romances, but she also wrote twelve mystery novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Footsteps in the Dark (Country House Mysteries Book 1), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. Ships from and sold by Omega Books and More Inc.. Georgette Heyer is known mainly for her Regency romances rather than her mysteries, probably because she wrote more of them. The siblings and minor characters are all well drawn and likeable but the exposition goes on far too long in establishing an implausible ghost narrative which is obviously a cover for criminal activity. (Country House Mysteries), The Unfinished Clue (Country House Mysteries), They Found Him Dead (Country House Mysteries), A Blunt Instrument (Country House Mysteries), Duplicate Death (Country House Mysteries), A Christmas Party: A Seasonal Murder Mystery/Envious Casca, The Cavanaugh House (The Finger Lakes Mysteries Book 1), A House of Ghosts: A Gripping Murder Mystery Set in a Haunted House, The Custom House Murders (Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries Book 15). Charles, a young barrister with a growing practice, had no time to waste, so he said, in going to look at a house which his wife was apparently set on inhabiting whether he liked it or not. Heyer, Georgette. Will Margaret and her brothers be able to discover the truth behind the rumors? Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Footsteps in the Dark. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in … I was having one of those reading funks, where I couldn’t seem to find anything I was enthusiastic about reading. For a start it is so slow it would annoy even a snail. Transparent plot and I was usually one jump ahead of the revelations of the twists, but a fun read all the same. Incidentally you lulled my suspicions with lying stories about the house, till I almost believed it was something like your description. Did she die trapped and alone, or was there foul play? There's little character development (not that too much character development is to be expected in such a novel), the crime is a bit unconvincing and the resolution a bit pat. 'What a thrill for us!'. Actually, it was a listening funk, since it was only affecting my audiobooks. They stay there on vacation, along with Celia's husband Charles and a widowed aunt (of the sensible rather than skittish variety). The Priory is rumoured to be haunted by 'the Monk,' and the house, which lacks amenities, such as electricity, helps add to the atmosphere of spooky menace. I had so much fun reading this. But there's more to The Priory than meets the eye. And of course Heyer infuses her books with humor and sneaks some romance into this one also. Nobody can write Regency romances as well as Georgette Heyer, but this isn't one of them. Like Hannah, I kept harking back to my childhood favorite Nancy Drew and, 2020 reread: 3.5 stars down from 4, since I’ve read several more Heyer mysteries, and they are better then this early effort, but Heyer’s humor shines through, and this is still fun. Footsteps in the dark / Georgette Heyer. They stay there on vacation, along with Celia's husband Charles and a widowed aunt (of the sensible rather than skittish variety). 1920s fun cozy mystery. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. In this case, sisters Celia and Margaret and their brother Peter inherit a large old home where they used to visit their aunt as children. Footsteps in the Dark (Country House Mysteries series) by Georgette Heyer. If the place only had rats Celia and Margaret could probably manage but they draw the line at the Monk. The story was a bit silly overall, but the banter between the family members, I found very amusing. I love Miss Heyer's historical tales and because of the season thought I would try one of her mystery stories. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. And is it a phantom or something else that is trying to get them out of this house? Her barrister husband, Ronald Rougier, provided many of the plots for her detective novels, which are classic English country house mysteries reminiscent of Agatha Christie. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It's been a long while since I read this story, so I couldn't remember much of the plot. Until now, the only one I had read was Envious Casca, but I decided to try another one for this year’s R.I.P. 2 sisters, their brother and a brother-in-law inherit an old house in the country. I doubt I will read any more of Miss Heyer's mysteries. Start by marking “Footsteps in the Dark” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. What did he fall for? It was a little like reading a grown up version of a Nancy Drew, only with some Agatha Christie-like elements. Margaret proved to be silliest, and there was no way anyone who knew her would trust her with confidences. Footsteps in the Dark - Ebook written by Georgette Heyer. And weaknesses it has. Freed from an abusive marriage, can Nell Caldicott find a way to let love into her heart again? Heyer, Georgette. The lawyer smiled. Bowers showed it to me. I am not offered the opportunity to return it or get a refund, so buyer Beware. Down the road towards the village, but set back inside the Priory grounds, were the ruins of the chapel which had so captivated Celia's fancy. They suspect a stranger, Michael Strange, whom they've seen wandering their grounds, or perhaps an eccentric neighbor who claims to study moths. Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer, 9780099493693, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Although all of her mysteries are good--and witty--Footsteps In The Dark seems to be the only one where Heyer went for outright comedy. Brothers and sisters—Fiction. Georgette Heyer is more famous for her Regency romances, but she also wrote twelve mystery novels. . 1. I enjoy how she brings her light, engaging tone, snappy dialogue, mayhem and romps, and quirky characters into her murder mysteries like she did her historical romance. What begins as an adventure soon becomes a nightmare... Locals claim it is haunted and refuse to put a single toe past the front door, but to siblings Peter, Celia, and Margaret, the Priory is nothing more than a rundown estate inherited from their late uncle-and the perfect setting for a much-needed holiday. While I love her Regency novels, her mysteries are fun. Skip to main content.sg. It is known that she was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, was published in 1921. . Attracted by the price and the background of the author, I took the plunge with this, the first of her mysteries. 'For two months you three have dashed to and fro, doing what you called "getting it ready to live in." Don't hate me! As Charles remarked, in a newly engaged girl this deed almost amounted to heroism.”, Footsteps in the Dark - SPOILER Thread - (Nov/Dec 2020), Footsteps in the Dark - Georgette Heyer (Nov/Dec 2020), Footsteps in the Dark Group Read - August 2014 - Spoiler Thread - Thoughts on the Book as a Whole, Footsteps in the Dark Group Read - August 2014 - Chapters 1-10, Footsteps in the Dark Group Read - August 2014 - Chapters 11-19, "Footsteps in the Dark" by Georgette Heyer, Finding the 1,000 Books to Read in a Lifetime. I suppose I can mark the place with a cross. I am glad that I did! event. 'Some fellow who saw the board up when he was motoring in that part of the world, and wanted to know particulars?' 'Full of natural hazards. The other Neighbors are the Colonel, and the Vicar and his wife. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. A group of people have inherited this house, but the whispers from those around about a ghost—dubbed “the Monk” -- that lurks the halls of the Priory have them concerned about whether to stay or seek shelter someplace else. Recommended for light reading coupled with some amount of. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Priory may be ramshackle in appearance, but siblings Peter, Margaret and Celia, are totally charmed by their newly-inherited country house. Get instant access to all your favorite books. Title. I listened to the audiobook this time, and the narrator is not one of my favorites (although she has done many Heyer books). First published in 1932, this is Georgette Heyer's first mystery. I was delighted to find that Georgette Heyer had written so many detective books after exhausting her historic novels on Audible but am reluctant to purchase another because of the narrator as it is the same for the remaining audio books. But the ramshackle old house, with its rambling charm is the perfect setting for a much-needed holiday for siblings Peter, Celia and Margaret, who have inherite. If you could sum up Footsteps in the Dark in three words, what would they be? I. Here she has ventured into the mystery genre, with mixed results. But I thought I'd warn you. The murder feels as though it was shoehorned in as an afterthought over two thirds of the way through the narrative (perhaps a despairing editor’s suggestion?) It was fun to reacquaint myself with Michael and Margaret and Peter, Cecelia and Charles. When they hear footsteps in the dark, they're determined to get the bottom of it. Not immediately, of course, but at some future date. It had been to let for quite a long time, but ever since the first tenants who rented the house two years after the death of its original owner, had left, no one had made even the smallest offer for it. As she left it so it now stood, and no sooner had Celia Malcolm, and Peter and Margaret Fortescue seen it, than they declared it was just the place they had dreamed of for years. We all have our reading bucket lists. ', 'No, you have a compass, and take bearings,' retorted his wife. But there's more to The Priory than meets the eye. Well, her dialogue is good, her characters entertaining, but oh, dear it has sadly dated. Apparently, there is no recourse for me. 2. Only a few homes in the area had telephones, for example. Celia said hotly. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2014. Footsteps In The Dark By Georgette Heyer - FictionDB. A little as if the Famous Five had grown up and been left a spooky old haunted country house. Footsteps in the Dark (Country House Mysteries) by Heyer, Georgette and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Why Shoot a Butler? James Mustich's 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die is bound to seriously expand that list... Locals claim the Priory is haunted and refuse to put a single toe past the front door. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. this is a 4 star book for you. Three siblings inherit an estate in the English countryside and they decide to spend their vacation there. Shop now. 'And nicely you've abused it,' he said, over tea in the library. I'm not sure exactly the time frame, but I think this one was 20's era. Built originally many hundreds of years before of grey stone, much of it was now ruined, and much had been added at different periods, so that the present house was a rambling structure, set in wooded grounds where oaks, which had been there when the Conqueror landed, reared up huge gnarled trunks from out of a tangle of undergrowth. Footsteps in the Dark (English Edition) en meer dan één miljoen andere boeken zijn beschikbaar voor Amazon Kindle. Murder at the Fashion House: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (An Evie Parker Myster... Wings and Broken Things: Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Mitzy Moon Mysteries), THE LIFELINE a cozy murder mystery (Village Mysteries Book 6), Stranger at the Dower House (Strangers Book 1), Death of a Lady (The Inspector Felix Mysteries Book 1), Murder at the Bomb Shelter: a 1950s cozy historical mystery (A Rosa Reed Mystery). Cover art, synopsis, sequels, reviews, awards, publishing history, genres, and time period. I gave it a good go (185 pages) but I'm just not feeling it, basically, well, its torture. So while I was enjoying the book itself, the abrupt end mid-sentence was unexpected and disappointing. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. The characters are amusingly drawn, the plot familiar but not hackneyed, the suspense handled adeptly, the humor not belabored, and the romance properly subdued to the central premises of the mystery. This mp3 contained only a partial recording of the book, the first twelve tracks. I enjoyed making comparisons with how things were in the time period and how they are now, 90 years or so later. Light murder and ghost mystery, but a lot of fun, Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020. So that if you feel you'd rather not take possession of a reputedly haunted house you might like me to follow up this offer.' One of her mysteries came up on the Kindle Daily Deal so I thought I would give it a try. 'Wait till you've seen your bedroom. Footsteps in the Dark eBook: Heyer, Georgette: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Select Your Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. 'Chas, can you look at it with the sun on that heavenly grey stone, and blame us for refusing to part with it?' Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2018. The women fall in love with the house but then the people in the village tell them stories about a haunted Monk who roams the house and grounds. 0586067035 - Footsteps in the Dark by Heyer, Georgette - AbeBooks Skip to main content But Peter was with you. Meer informatie Death in the Stocks (Country House Mysteries), Behold, Here's Poison (Country House Mysteries). Louisa Middlehope is seeking a fresh start. Miss Seeton Draws the Line (A Miss Seeton Mystery), The Widow (Silver Linings Mysteries Book 1), The Man in the Brown Suit (Dover Mystery Classics), Fell Murder (British Library Crime Classics). Allowing for the customary defects in the robots work the male robot did a good, clear, easily followed, job. I've not read nor listened previously to any work by Heyer. They turned away from the tennis-court and began to walk back towards the house down one of the neglected paths that wound between flower-beds to the terrace on the south side of the building. I. Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2011. But, it certainly kept me entertained throughout with the quaint British setting, secret passages, small town charm and the spooky elements. Oh, and a telephone! However, events were very predictable (especially for seasoned mystery afficionados) and so was the big reveal. Left empty for years, and even their deceased uncle chose to live in a different house, far away from this particular property. Heyer apparently did not want it to be re-published so it can be presumed that she wasn't that keen on it, or at least that she recognised its weaknesses. It is books like this that cause me to remember why I love mysteries so much. Buy Footsteps in the Dark by Heyer, Georgette online on Amazon.ae at best prices. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. and the mystery is risible. Charles, his wife Celia and her siblings, Peter and Margaret, inherit a country house - The Priory - and go to stay there with their aunt, Mrs Bosanquet. 'When she lived in it his sister never made any complaint, but she was an eccentric old lady, and it's conceivable she wouldn't have cared. The 2006 Arrow edition; A new son and a new book. This book certainly isn't a masterpiece & some of the writing is very "jolly hockey sticks". Here and there part of the walls remained to show the Gothic windows, but for the most part they were no more than a few feet in height. But I need not have worried. Please try again. We’d love your help. An uncle whom she, in company with Peter and Margaret, had visited at dutiful intervals during his lifetime, had bequeathed the Priory to his nephew and his two nieces. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. p. cm. 'A writer of great wit and style' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Her characters and dialogue are a delight' DOROTHY L. SAYERS 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable' INDIA KNIGHT Charles and Celia, along with Peter, and Margaret, brother and sister to Celia, have inherited an old house in a small village in England. Haunted houses—England—Fiction. A cross between a very Christie-esque setting and Blyton-ish adventure, this book will certainly keep you hooked. Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2012, This is one of the mystery novels by Heyer. Be the first to ask a question about Footsteps in the Dark. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Footsteps in the Dark. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! I suppose we can wire the house while we're about it. It was the supposed ghost... or whatever was groaning in the cellars and roaming the countryside around Framley Village after dark. Footsteps in the Dark is, mercifully, no They Found Him Dead but I still think Heyer's mysteries are full of weak characters and plot holes. .And a ghost holds the key. Footsteps in the dark / Georgette Heyer. At least, the two sisters said so. The plot consists of a lonely long empty house in a rural backwater, four not as bright as they think young things, rumours of a ghost, sliding panels, a stereotype dastardly drug riddled incompetent French artist, a pantomime bumpkin policeman, and a handsome young man who attracts the attention of one of the four dim young things. Charles made a derisive noise. On 12 February 1932, Georgette Heyer’s baby son, Richard George Rougier, was born on the same day that Footsteps in the Dark was published. Georgette Heyer was a prolific historical romance and detective fiction novelist. Siblings Peter, Margaret and Celia, and Celia's husband, Charles have inherited an old priory in the English countryside. Georgette Heyer suppressed some of her early books, presumably because she wasn't happy with them. Age-old secrets are locked in this house . It was about half-past ten when a crash that resounded through the house penetrated even to Mrs. Bosanquet's ears and made Celia, who was improvising idly on the piano, strike a jangling discord. Buy Footsteps in the Dark New Ed by Heyer, Georgette (ISBN: 9780099493693) from Amazon's Book Store. I found myself getting distracted, the book failing to hold my interest midway throu. Buy the Paperback Book Footsteps In The Dark by Georgette Heyer at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. Hello, Sign in. At the heart of the mystery in Georgette Heyer’s Footsteps in the Dark is the strange phenomenon that seems to lurk about the Priory, a dilapidated old mansion that apparently has a bit of a history. Try. I think you'll find that it's nothing more thrilling than rats. This book certainly isn't a masterpiece & some of the writing is very "jolly hocke, Georgette Heyer suppressed some of her early books, presumably because she wasn't happy with them. A quick read with fast moving story that will not bore you at any instant. Skip to main content. and the mystery is risible. 1. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Peter asked. I've been on a Georgette Heyer kick recently both rereading a few of her Regency Romances and also trying her murder mysteries for the first time. When the police prove less than useless, the brothers-in-law begin sleuthing on their own. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Georgette Heyer's brilliant and highly acclaimed series of detective novels, now in a handsome new package Laurence Gage is hoping to heal his broken heart. But the ramshackle old house, with its rambling charm is the perfect setting for a much-needed holiday for siblings Peter, Celia and Margaret, who have inherited it from their uncle. But, it certainly kept me entertained throughout with the quaint British setting, secret passages, small town charm and the spooky elements. they begin to hear noises and even find a skeleton in a priest's hole. I have already downloaded another of Georgette Heyer's mysteries as I am pretty sure I shall not be disappointed. But Charles and Peter aren't buying into the stories and think someone is trying to scare them out of the house. While the characters were not as well developed as those in her historical novels (and, indeed, seemed a bit cliched), the book compares favorably with some Ngaio Marsh and Patricia Wentworth titles. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. It scarcely rises above the level of a poor man’s adult Famous Five with Aunt Lilian as Timmy the dog. Especially since everyone and his brother keeps wandering round their property at night. "Bright and effervescent. Dark secrets, an unexplained death and an old country house lie at the heart of Georgette Heyer’s classic murder mystery. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Refresh and try again. Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer The Priory may be ramshackled in appearance, but Peter, Margaret and Celia, who have inherited it from their uncle, love it for its rambling charm. 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. said Margaret. Pleasant if not hugely innovative mystery of the "hapless folk move into house with mysterious goings-on" set-up. 'There's a trout-stream at the bottom of the garden,' Margaret pointed out. To see what your friends thought of this book. These include Simon the Coldheart ( deadly dull) The Great Roxhythe (unintentionally very funny!) We work hard to protect your security and privacy. . . In this case, I picked this Georgette Heyer mystery, since I’ve enjoyed them before and I like the reader, Ulli Birvé. Footsteps in the Dark audiobook written by Georgette Heyer. Footsteps in the Dark (Country House Mysteries). We have new and used copies available, in 12 editions - starting at $1.45. Sightings of a ghost wandering the grounds, robed in a monk's habit, plus suspicious noises in the night adds to the mystery. REVIEW: Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer. When that happens, I either re-listen to something (like a Dorothy L. Sayers) or I find some lightweight book, ideally a Golden Age mystery. 'I shouldn't build on it, Miss Fortescue. Her stories were always so incredibly well drawn, her characters unforgettable. A breezy quartet -- Celia Malcolm and her husband Charles, plus Celia's siblings Peter and Margaret Fortescue -- inherit a gloomy old pile some distance out of London, and decide to inhabit it with their elderly maiden aunt despite the lack of mod cons . Buy Footsteps in the Dark paperback / softback by Heyer, Georgette (ISBN: 9780099550396) from Amazon's Book Store. First published in 1932, this is Georgette Heyer's first mystery. Although it got off to a slow start,the pace picked up half way through the book and by the last quarter I could not put it down! Her characters are droll, sophisticated and amusing.The book is a light-hearted mystery but at the same time there is a sinister undercurrent. Beer at the local pub?'. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. What a great crime novel! 2. This was the first of Heyer's mysteries and it shows. A cross between a very Christie-esque setting and Blyton-ish adventure, this book will certainly keep you hooked. Until now, the only one I had read was Envious Casca, but I decided to try another one for this year’s R.I.P. Siblings Peter, Margaret and Celia, and Celia's husband, Charles have inherited an old priory in the English countryside. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There's a problem loading this menu right now. A lady, a grand girl, don't you know. But I need not have worried. Georgette Heyer (1902–1974) was an English author particularly known for her historical romance novels set in the Regency and Georgian eras.A best-selling author, Heyer's writing career saw her produce works from a variety of genres; in total she published 32 novels in the romance genre, 6 historical novels, 4 contemporary novels, and 12 in the detective fiction genre. The Priory has been left empty for years, hardly a single person has set foot inside and, down in the village, the locals whisper of a ghostly figure that roams the halls – The Monk. Footsteps in the Dark, published in 1932, turned out to be a good choice.More of a haunted house story than a traditional mystery, there are secret tunnels, … Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 3. Sourcebooks Landmark; Reprint edition (November 1, 2010). You' – he pointed an accusing finger at Margaret – 'said it was the ideal home. What other book might you compare Footsteps in the Dark to, and why? Celia tells Charles it's like getting a country house for nothing, but Charles, a lawyer, is skeptical : the house is huge and rambling and lacks electricity. This book felt very Christie married to Enid Blyton. Try No lover of rural solitudes, he himself had never occupied the house. The criminal gang does what criminal gangs do and there is a lame attempt at disguising the good / bad characters mixed with a couple of red herrings amongst the village dramatis personae. Try Prime EN Hello, Sign in Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders Try Prime Cart. But he had to admit that this house, which had been left to his wife and her brother and sister, was artistically all that could be desired. ), I have decided that this is really 3½ stars not 4 so I am downgrading it. Title. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. E. Pleasant if not hugely innovative mystery of the "hapless folk move into house with mysterious goings-on" set-up. ', 'Do you good to have a few cold baths,' remarked Peter, spreading jam on a slice of bread and butter. Celia and Margaret turned anxiously to their brother, and began to urge the desirability of owning a country house so near to town, and yet so ideal in situation and character. ', Charles eyed him coldly. "Bright and effervescent. Villagers tell them ghost stories but they suspect human causes for the strange noises interrupting their holiday. Unable to add item to List. I allowed an early prejudice against Heyer's mysteries to prevent me from reading most of them at all, yet I found this very pleasant and entertaining. 'I'll wait till I've seen my room,' Charles replied. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Buy Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer from Waterstones today! Cest la vie. I know! I am sorry to say I am giving up on this. However, it exhibits some of the classic Heyer strengths: strong dialogue (albeit not quite. As more and more people warn them off, both Charles and Peter suspect there is a reason for why someone wants them to stay. intriguing, mysterious, fun. There is a romance in this novel, but it seems forced and not up to her usual standard. Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & Orders. Country homes—England—Fiction. But when a murder victim is discovered in the drafty Priory halls, the once unconcerned trio begins to fear that the ghostly rumors are true and they are not alone after all! Margaret exclaimed. These include Simon the Coldheart ( deadly dull) The Great Roxhythe (unintentionally very funny!) Mr Milbank nodded. As soon as Celia and I set eyes on it we fell for it. Country homes—England—Fiction. & her "contemporaries" (Helen was so terrible I feel no desire to seek out the other three!) I started reading Georgette Heyer books decades ago, and loved her regency romance novels. and despite the ghost that the locals tell them haunts the place. Honestly, she's written far better than this! January 4th 2007 Can they find peace so that love can bloom anew? Peter was less enthusiastic, but agreed it would be a pity to sell it. Charles, his wife Celia and her siblings, Peter and Margaret, inherit a country house - The Priory - and go to stay there with their aunt, Mrs Bosanquet. 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