Georgette Heyer's Regency World

Jun 13, 2011 Hannah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-reads, regencys, non-fiction

Read in one sitting at my local Borders today :D

Interesting compendium of everything regency, especially as it relates to Georgette Heyer's novels. A good reference companion book, but probably best for people who don't know all the in's and out's of this fascinating time period.

Glad to say I knew most of this stuff already (yes, I'm bragging....)

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Jan 10, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, history, reference

From My Blog...[return][return]Whether or not one has read a Georgette Heyer novel (if not, what are you waiting for?), Georgette Heyer’s Regency World by Jennifer Kloester gives the reader an in depth look into life in a time period written about by many novelists, including Georgette Heyer. Historically, the Regency era was only nine years, however the common held belief is the Regency period extends from 1780 until 1830. I have heard many readers say they do not care for this time period beca...more

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Mar 28, 2012 Lucy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Georgette Heyer’s Regency World by Jennifer Kloester is by far one of the best regency resource books I’ve read upto date. Pelisses, bonnets, hairstyles and so much more, Georgette Heyer’s Regency World was a delightful read as well as an incredibly informational haven . There are two whole pages on rules and etiquette to portray the guidelines that men and women used to comport themselves accordingly. Some of these sounded completely absurd…but having read a few Heyers, I could totally picture...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Barbara rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: history, historical-fiction

A delightful look at Regency England's upper class as reflected in the Regency stories of Georgette Heyer. Not designed to be read straight through, but rather, dipped into for bits of information on the subject of your choice. Say you want to know what they ate for meals, or wore to drive in the park; you can flip between the chapters to find out.
The is an easy to read gloss on the era. Don't go looking for a lot of deep detail--but it is a good jumping off point for deeper research, if you are...more

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May 24, 2011 Kelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: grown-upbooks, jane-austen-related, nonfiction, reference

A few weeks ago, as I was browsing the Romance shelves at one of my local Barnes & Noble stores, I spied a few copies of Georgette Heyer's Regency World, which I immediately scooped up. I could have used it for some of my Jane Austen-related research, since it includes quite a lot of useful information about the customs, manners, fashions, and practices of the time period.

If you are a fan of (a) Georgette Heyer's books; (b) Jane Austen's novels; (c) Regency romances; (d) the Regency era for...more

A few weeks ago, as I was browsing the Romance shelves at one of my local Barnes & Noble stores, I spied a few copies of Georgette Heyer's Regency World, which I immediately scooped up. I could have used it for some of my Jane Austen-related research, since it includes quite a lot of useful information about the customs, manners, fashions, and practices of the time period.

If you are a fan of (a) Georgette Heyer's books; (b) Jane Austen's novels; (c) Regency romances; (d) the Regency era for any reason; and/or (e) all of the above, this book is for you. If you are planning on writing a Regency novel, I daresay this is a resource you will be exceeding glad to have in your arsenal.

There are chapters about society; housing (town vs. country); how men lived and were expected to behave; what women were taught and what sort conduct was expected of them (including what constituted an auspicious marriage); information about the Seasons in London (Big and Little), including information on Almack's and a separate chapter about the "pleasure haunts" of London (scandalous!); the fashionable resorts; the modes of transportation of the time; clothing of the time period; shopping, with a focus on particular haberdashers of note; food (Good Lord, what they ate . . . ); "Sport" for men, which includes talk of boxing, racing, gambling and even (one hesitates to mention such an illegality) duelling; business and the military; and the royal family. There are useful appendices including common Regency terms, newspapers, books mentioned in Heyer's novels, plus three more appendices that provide a timeline, a list of further Regency resources and information on Heyer's novels.

The book contains absolutely charming pen and ink illustrations by Graeme Tavendale, many of which are his adaptations of the sketches of Regency artists such as George Cruikshank, John Nash, Hugh Thomson and more. While not all of them are absolutely necessary, they are all delightful additions to the package as a whole, and are in some cases indispensable to understanding the text (as with the illustrations of certain conveyances, such as a barouche, a phaeton, etc.).

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Aug 31, 2010 Gaby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-non-fiction, nonfiction

Georgette Heyer's Regency World is meticulously researched, deeply informative and highly entertaining. Jennifer Kloester gives a broad introduction of the Regency period. I'd loosely associated the Regency period with the dashing lords of the romance novels -- a period close to the Napoleonic Wars and of glittering social affairs of the ton. Kloester explains that the true Regency period only covered 9 years - beginning when George, Prince of Wales, was sworn in as Regent on Feb 5, 1811 and end...more Georgette Heyer's Regency World is meticulously researched, deeply informative and highly entertaining. Jennifer Kloester gives a broad introduction of the Regency period. I'd loosely associated the Regency period with the dashing lords of the romance novels -- a period close to the Napoleonic Wars and of glittering social affairs of the ton. Kloester explains that the true Regency period only covered 9 years - beginning when George, Prince of Wales, was sworn in as Regent on Feb 5, 1811 and ended when he was proclaimed King George IVon Jan. 31, 1820. Though a short period, the Regency period was a time of change with industrialization and the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

Kloester describes the society of the period and shares what life was life both for the aristocracy and the gentry as well as for their many servants. Her coverage of the "Upper Servants" and the "Lower Servants" gives a clear and interesting picture of a wealthy household. We learn exactly what it would have been like for each of the different members of the staff from their daily responsibilities, housing, salary, position, status, to their living quarters. Kloester introduces us to what it meant to serve as steward, groom of the chambers, butler, valet, housekeeper, head housemaid, lady's maid, footman, coachman, groom stable boy, housemaid, kitchen maid, scullery maid, and laundry maid.

In the chapters At Home in Town and Country, On the Town, The Pleasure Haunts of London, The Fashionable Resorts, and Getting About, Kloester gives us a fuller grounding of the architecture, neighborhoods, clubs, and locations that the fashionable and wealthy frequented. She doesn't just write about the development of the fashionable district of Mayfair, but also maps out the spots that are often mentioned, (Piccadilly, Bond Street, Park Lane, Grosvenor Square, Hyde Park, Westminster, Berkeley Square, Curzon Street, St.James Street) so that we have a sense of where these places are in relation to each other. Through illustrations and careful description, we are given a clear picture of what a house would have looked like, what amenities were available and how each residence would have been used during the period. Kloester weaves in characters and passages from Heyer's novels which adds to our understanding of the period and makes Heyer's stories even richer.

The chapters A Man's World, The Gentle Sex, What to Wear, Shopping, Eat, Drink and Be Merry, The Sporting Life, and Business and The Military give fascinating details of different aspects of everyday life. The boxing clubs and men's social clubs, slang, legal arrangements, trusts and legacies, type of education, Almack's and its patronesses, the Upper Ten Thousand, social calls and the many rules of etiquette and behavior that ruled everyone's lives.

Jennifer Kloester's Georgette Heyer's Regency World is a fascinating and delightful read. It is sure to interest and satisfy readers with a particular fondness for works set during the Regency period and/or Georgette Heyer novels.

ISBN-10: 1402241364 - Trade Paperback $14.99
Publisher: Sourcebooks (August 3, 2010), 416 pages.
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Aug 12, 2010 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book is exactly what the blurb above says it is. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Regency period is described in this book. What they ate, the major social players, different types of carriages, places of interest, how they dressed, everything is in this book. Each chapter covers a specific topic, and beautiful pictures or sketches accompany some of the descriptions. One of my favorite sections was the skinny on the infamous Almack's. There were 7 women or patronesses who were r...more This book is exactly what the blurb above says it is. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Regency period is described in this book. What they ate, the major social players, different types of carriages, places of interest, how they dressed, everything is in this book. Each chapter covers a specific topic, and beautiful pictures or sketches accompany some of the descriptions. One of my favorite sections was the skinny on the infamous Almack's. There were 7 women or patronesses who were responsible for setting the tone and allowing admission to this prestigious club. I always wondered who these women were, and Kloester gave me the necessary information. The birth of Almack's back in 1763 and how it evolved is also described.

There was also a section on etiquette with a sample listing of some of the rules. Sheesh! I hope I never accidentally wake up in the Regency, because I can't remember names very well, let alone rules. I like to break rules anyway, so I am sure I would have been cut in society eventually.

The book reads very well and not like a dry, boring non-fiction book. It was easy to pick up and down and since it wasn't a "story" I never lost my place or forgot what was occurring. One thing that did annoy me after a while, was Kloester's reference to people or events in Heyer's novels when she described or explained something. I understand that this work relates back to Heyer's novels, but these were particular books I never read. It also seemed like Kloester was referring to the same five books time and time again. I didn't actually keep tally, but lets just say that Cotillion, Friday's Child, and A Civil Contract are moving up on my reading list. Fortunately, there is a handy appendix in the back listing all of Heyer's novels which I will be sure to refer to in the future.

Overall this was a great read and would make an excellent reference for anyone wishing to know more about the Regency, or who may plan on writing a Regency novel themselves. I would also recommend memorizing the etiquette list as well, you know, in case you suddenly find yourself in Regency England. One can never be sure :)
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Aug 09, 2010 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Whether or not one has read a Georgette Heyer novel (if not, what are you waiting for?), Georgette Heyer’s Regency World by Jennifer Kloester gives the reader an in depth look into life in a time period written about by many novelists, including Georgette Heyer. Historically, the Regency era was only nine years, however the common held belief is the Regency period extends from 1780 until 1830. I have heard many readers say they do not care for this time period because the...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Kathleen Kelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: finished

Georgette Heyer's Regency World is an interesting nonfiction book of the do's and don't of life in the Regency period of England, the time of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer's world that is so popular today . This is actually a guide that is helpful to the reader of Georgette Heyer's novels if the reader wants to know more about that period in time. Upon reading this book you will learn what was worn, the food eaten, most important how to behave, what class you belong to and even to what kind of...more

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Apr 25, 2011 Karyl rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction

Kloester has written a very useful book, describing all the details that went into the life of the bon ton in Regency England. I was fascinated by her descriptions of clothing, protocol, and dining for England's very richest. It's amazing to think of how rich these people really were, long before there was an income tax, which tends to cap how rich a person can be nowadays, and how many of them refused to pay the bills owed to tradesmen. There are those that believe that modern people are far mo...more

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Aug 24, 2010 Staci rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Regency romance fans, Austen, Bronte readers

Recommended to Staci by: Sourcebooks

Shelves: 2010-reads

I wanted to read this one because I've read a few of Heyer's Regency romance novels and thought it would be fun to try to understand the customs, rules, clothes, food, and the monarchy from that time period. This book does not disappoint at all. There are so many aspects from the Regency era that it can be a little mind-boggling at the beginning. I recommend that you read this book in chunks, because there is so much information that your head may explode....SERIOUSLY! I can tell you one thing....more

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Apr 28, 2013 Josie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: audiobook, non-fiction

[Audiobook version]

I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy listening to this because I'm not a Georgette Heyer fan or anything, but since my library's selection of audiobooks is rather limited, I found myself picking it up. And guess what? I really liked it! You don't even need to be a Heyer fan to listen to (or read) this, as it's mainly an overview of the Regency period, covering topics such as leisure, food and drink, clothing, the class system, and so on. It was comprehensive and detailed without being b...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Karlyne Landrum rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've been a Georgette Heyer (and Jane Austen) fan since, oh, I don't know, probably birth. But, having read them without a guide or a glossary, it's amazing to realize how much you can pick up on your own, from just the inferences. Dictionaries are fun to read, but when you're reading well-thought-out, well-plotted books you really don't need one. Having said that, though, this is still an entertaining read, and I did learn that "boxing the watch" doesn't mean throwing a punch at the local coppe...more

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Oct 13, 2010 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Heyer/Austen fans

Shelves: on-my-nook, nonfiction, regency-romance

Georgette Heyer's Regency World is a tremendously informative read. Kloester covers every aspect of the world from clothing to food to the royal family to even the major streets in the major towns (now you know what it means that someone lives on Grosvenor Place!). Sometimes, beginning readers find it difficult to get into Heyer because of the references to clothing, carriages, royalty, etc., with which the 21st century reader is typically not familiar, and Kloester's book is a big help in that...more

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Aug 08, 2010 Meredith (Austenesque Reviews) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: georgette-heyer

While engrossed in the pages of a delightful Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer novel have you ever come across something you didn't quite understand? Like what is the difference between a barouche and a phaeton? Have you ever thought about places mentioned in these novels like Almacks, Hyde Park, Carlton House,Vauxhall Garden and wondered if their renderings were true? Or are you fascinated by the Regency Era and interested in learning all you can about it? If you are anything like me, you would pr...more While engrossed in the pages of a delightful Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer novel have you ever come across something you didn't quite understand? Like what is the difference between a barouche and a phaeton? Have you ever thought about places mentioned in these novels like Almacks, Hyde Park, Carlton House,Vauxhall Garden and wondered if their renderings were true? Or are you fascinated by the Regency Era and interested in learning all you can about it? If you are anything like me, you would probably love to have a cumulative and accessible resource in which to find the answers to these and many other Regency related questions. Good news! One does exist!

Broken down into fourteen distinct chapters and with six valuable appendixes, Georgette Heyer's Regency World by Jennifer Kloester is a fantastic resource for understanding the Regency World. The chapters are categorized by topic and include manly pursuits (The Pleasure Haunts of London and The Sporting Life), areas of feminine interests (Shopping and The Gentle Sex), and historical places and people (The Fashionable Resorts and Who's Who in the Regency). It was interesting to learn that many characters from Ms. Heyer's novels were real people, such as Almack's patroness Lady Sefton and famous physician, Dr. Matthew Baillie. It would appear that Ms. Heyer has deftly woven fiction with history in her novels!

My favorite aspect about this book is that it could be read two ways: cover to cover for a full immersion of Regency history and life, or in conjunction with a Regency fiction novel, serving as a reference/guide. With chapters divided into subtopics and a detailed index in the back the reader can look up any question or topic with ease and convenience. Another aspect I greatly enjoyed was the black and white illustrations. I found them to be very helpful visual aids, I only wish there were more of them! Lastly, I took pleasure in reading the appendixes where there is a glossary of “Cant and Common Regency Phrases,” as well as other informative lists and indexes.

There are many allusions and references to Georgette Heyer's Regency novels interspersed throughout this text. If you have read several of her novels, then these references will make sense. I haven't read any of Georgette Heyer's Regency novels, I have read two of her Georgian novels, so the references to Mr. Beaumaris of Arabella or the Taverners of Regency Buck went right over my head! However, this did not deter my enjoyment of this book and when I do read some of Ms. Heyer's Regency novels I am sure I will understand and appreciate these references.

So, who would enjoy this book? Readers of Regency novels, of course, especially Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen novels! In addition, this book would be great for first time Regency readers who may not understand some of the language or etiquette of the era. Lastly, this book would be a tremendous resource for authors trying to write in this time period. I know the next time I read a Regency novel by Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer, I will keep Jennifer Kloester's book close by and most likely turn to it often!

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Sep 01, 2011 Rosanne Lortz rated it 4 of 5 stars

When reading Georgette Heyer’s books, you can sometimes find the story so enjoyable and full of levity that it seems like you’re reading “fluff”, not serious historical fiction. But Heyer was a meticulous researcher using actual places, persons, foods, furnishings, and turns-of-phrase from the Regency period. I didn’t realize just how detailed Heyer’s books are until I read Georgette Heyer’s Regency World: the definitive guide for all fans of Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen, and the glittering Rege...more

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Sep 02, 2010 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The first time I read a Georgette Heyer novel I was struck by two things; someone other than Jane Austen is queen of the Regency period, and what do those funny expressions or “Regency speak” in her novels mean?! Well, Georgette Heyer’s official biographer, Jennifer Kloester has written a guide to the Regency period that any Heyer or Austen fan is sure to enjoy.

The information is this book is extensive and well organized with everything you could possibly want to know about that time: its slang,...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Nicki Markus rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have never actually read any of Heyer's stories, but this book was recommended as a good resource for all things Regency and since my new WIP is based in that era, I thought I should make the investment.

On the whole, I am pretty pleased with the purchase. Some information I already knew, other bits and pieces were new to me. Of course, the Heyer references meant nothing to me, but they were not necessary to appreciate the book, so it really wasn't a problem.

I think this book will be a good ref...more

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Nov 24, 2012 Batgrl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: nonfiction, history

This is the history of the Regency period as seen through Heyer's books, but the nice thing is that you needn't have read all (or any) of her novels to grasp what's going on in the references. I've only read one Heyer book but that wasn't a problem.

An example:

40% in: "...In The Foundling, it was to Sydney Gardens that the Duke of Sale sent his young friend, Tom Mamble, to while away several hours enjoying all the famous attractions such as Merlin's Grotto, the Hermit's Cot, the 'Ruined Castle,'

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Jun 30, 2012 Natalie rated it 4 of 5 stars

One of the things that makes Georgette Heyer's regency book so enjoyable to read are the little details about regency life she includes. There are a lot of the hard facts of life back then that she ignores (quite reasonably as she wrote comedic romances. . .), but she got a lot of the small details of upper class life correct. This book takes a look at that upper class regency society, and gives the historical facts that Heyer so often included. If you are looking for a comprehensive history of...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Gwen Hankins rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: anyone wanting to understand the Regency Period

Recommended to Gwen by: Someone who wants to write in the Regency period

Shelves: writing-books, romance

This is a what I consider a reference book for writers or a wonderul tour for readers through the Georgette Heyer's Regency Books/stories. I at first was put-off that I had to read so many (I think there is like nine-I'm such a whiner!*grin*)of Georgette Heyer's Books when I read them; alas twenty-five years ago as a teenager. The truth is I was lazy. Read the stories and pay attention to the author, Jennifer Kloester, and you will enjoy the nine year Regency Period that has left so many of us b...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: history, new-reads-2012

This book works better as a reference book for looking up specific questions, rather than as something you read straight through. I read it straight through and thought it was repetitive, but if I had used it the way I think it's meant to be used, it would have been fine.

Minor quibbles: the style, which never varied. "[Several sentences with information about Regency life]. In [title of Georgette Heyer novel] [character's name] did [something relevant to that information about Regency life]." Re...more

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Sep 27, 2011 Jaylia3 rated it 4 of 5 stars

You don't have to love Georgette Heyer to enjoy this thorough account of Regency England's people, places, pastimes, customs and costumes. History enthusiasts, Jane Austen devotees, admirers of the Romantic poets, period writers, and maybe even researchers will find a lot of information to enhance their interests. There’s a comprehensive timeline that stretches from 1738, when George III is born, to 1830, when George IV dies, in one of the appendixes that I know I will be coming back to again an...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Libby rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have loved Georgette Heyer's Regency period romances since I discovered them at age twelve. Heyer brought another time and place to life for me with wit and skill and historical accuracy. What fun to go back to that time and place with Jennifer Kloester to appreciate the ton of hard work Heyer put in on those novels. For example do you know what "daffy" meant in 1812? How about an"ape-leader?' Why would you want to go to Astley's or Almack's? In the most charming and accessible fashion, Kloest...more

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May 19, 2011 Risa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Heyer fans, people who like reading social history

Shelves: 2011, collections-own, non-fiction, history

It's been quite a few weeks, running into months, since I picked up Jennifer Kloester's well-researched book on the world of Georgette Heyer's Regency romances. It's a purely factual book that details places, customs, culture, dress code, the shopping and travelling experiences, hobbies available to men and women, upper-society's social etiquette, tourist spots and prominent people of the day.

Most of what I read I was very much aware of through reading lots of books and watching lots of movies...more

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Jul 26, 2010 Anna rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, reviews

Being a fairly new reader of Historical Romance I had no clue who Georgette Heyer was until last year (feel free to laugh ;)). But it's true she was a new author to me when I was offered to review The Grand Sophy, which I automatically fell in love with. During the span of her career Ms. Heyer wrote 26 books that were set during the Regency period, her books are popular through out the world. If you didn't know the Regency period lasted from 1811-1820. Such a short period of time, but a very muc...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: georgette-heyer, historical-non-fiction, arcs, read-in-2010

Jennifer Kloester has authored a MUST READ reference book for any avid Georgette Heyer or Regency period fans.

In Georgette Heyer’s Regency World Kloester covers a wide-range of information pertaining to the Regency period; from deciphering the convoluted social class order of the day (wowza!), to what they wore, where and what they ate, where they shopped, the daily life of regency men and women, and my favorite, the hottest entertainment destinations to see and be seen! Also included is a who’...more

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Mar 02, 2010 Laurel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: british-culture, nonfiction, reference, regency-era

During her prolific fifty-three year writing career, British author Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) wrote fifty-six historical romance and detective fiction novels. She was a pioneer in Regency romance, and is generally attributed by many for establishing the sub genre that is flourishing today. Stylish, witty and historically accurate, her humorous plots and memorable characters serve as the benchmark for new Regency romance writers.

In her lifetime Heyer publisher twenty-six Regency-era novels, man...more During her prolific fifty-three year writing career, British author Georgette Heyer (1902-1974) wrote fifty-six historical romance and detective fiction novels. She was a pioneer in Regency romance, and is generally attributed by many for establishing the sub genre that is flourishing today. Stylish, witty and historically accurate, her humorous plots and memorable characters serve as the benchmark for new Regency romance writers.

In her lifetime Heyer publisher twenty-six Regency-era novels, many of which are again available in new editions by Sourcebooks and Harlequin Books. Renowned for her historical detail, to read a Heyer Regency romance is to be truly entrenched in the bon ton lifestyle in England from 1811 to 1820. Even though readers can enjoy her novels without understanding the entire historical context or nuanced meanings behind social customs and colloquialisms of the time, it is even more entertaining if you do. Georgette Heyer’s Regency World: The definitive guide to the people, places and society in Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels, by Jennifer Kloester offers an incredible resource for Jane Austen fans, Georgette Heyer enthusiasts and Regency-era novelists. Here you will find detailed cultural information on the aristocrats and gentry that populate her drawing room comedies. Learn the importance of social strata and the right connections, where to live in Town and the country, how to dress, eat and conduct yourself properly in polite society, where to shop for a fashionable frock, what type of carriage to tool down St. James Street in, which pleasure haunts to frequent in London, and, most importantly, who to be seen with and who to avoid socially. Also included are appendixes on de rigueur Regency era cant and common phrases that Heyer’s characters frequently use, a very helpful historical timeline and other pertinent information.

What elevates this book beyond a collection of historical facts is its organization and that the author places many of Heyer’s novels and characters in context to the categories and descriptions within the text. For example, Hero the young and naïve bride in Friday's Child soon learns the importance of proper language when she asks her husband Lord Sheringham about his ‘opera dancer’ and is quickly informed on the ways of the world by a brotherly friend. Unbeknownst to Hero who had received a negligent upbringing, young ladies vocabulary was strictly regulated and a slip such as asking her husband about his mistress could ruin her reputation if the conversation had been overheard outside the family. If you do not know what an ‘opera dancer’ is or their reputation for becoming the mistresses of the bon ton, then you missed an important aspect of Hero’s personality and Lord Sheringham’s position in society. The book is full of similarly helpful insights and I found myself learning more about Regency culture and developing a greater appreciation for Georgette Heyer’s skill as a writer as the book progressed. What a treasure!

Originally published in the UK in 2005 and reissued in 2008 by Arrow Books (Random House UK), Georgette Heyer’s Regency World is an import and not readily available in North American bookstores. I purchased my edition from Paperbackshop-US via Advanced Book Exchange, but I was happy to discover that Sourcebooks will be printing a new edition that will be available this August. Gentle Readers, since Sourcebooks is re-issuing it, we know it is more than worthy and the definitive guide to all things in Heyer’s world.

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Jun 26, 2011 D.w. rated it 4 of 5 stars

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A fan and student of the Regency, preferring Georgette Heyer's view of the Regency to sometimes the truth of history, this book is a refreshing compendium. Useful and giving a good cross reference of what the world was like in the context of the Heyer canon.

Ms. Kloester though sometimes needed to step out of the rendition of the Heyer world and place history in context. Heyer, and in the period Austen, would know that the Regency Era was before the actual Regency and continued after Prinny becam...more

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Aug 10, 2010 Mandi Ellsworth added it

I want to own this book. This is a fabulous resource for anyone interested in the Regency Romances and wants to know more about the facts behind the fiction. An interest in Georgette Heyer helps too. Ms. Kloester focuses on the customs and situations of the wealthy for several reasons, and skims over the lives of those less fortunate, but she explains herself. It is established that I'm a nerd, so suffice it to say, I love this book. It makes finding out more about things I love so much easier.

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