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The original Georgette Heyer died in 1974 so she could not have written this book. Does anyone know who is ghostwriting under her name?

Fiona What are you talking about? These Old Shades was published in 1926.

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I am new to Georgette Heyer and am devouring her wonderful books. I can't figure out the significance of the title of this one. What are "these old shades"? It's probably going to be something obvious and I will be humbled, but thanks to anyone who can help.

Margaret Sullivan Heyer quotes the poem "Epilogue to 'Eighteenth Century Vignettes'" by Austin Dobson at the beginning of the book (at least in my edition). It includes…moreHeyer quotes the poem "Epilogue to 'Eighteenth Century Vignettes'" by Austin Dobson at the beginning of the book (at least in my edition). It includes the lines, "Whereas with these old shades of mine, Their ways and dress delight me; And should I trip by word or line, They cannot well indict me." She is referring to the fact that she has used these characters before, but she has changed their names etc. in this book. ("Shades" here refers to ghosts.)(less)

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Who else thinks that heroin in this book is an idiot?she says and i quote" I am his dog he is kind to me and i love him"seriouslyy!

Ann Brookens This book was written in 1926 and reflects the general views of the times...not that women were dogs! But that men were in charge and didn't they all …moreThis book was written in 1926 and reflects the general views of the times...not that women were dogs! But that men were in charge and didn't they all love a man who championed and protected them? The further we get away from that sort of mindset, the more questionable we find it. When reading things written a hundred or more years ago, it is always helpful to try to look through a historical lens(less)

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I've always considered this a sequel to 'The Black Moth' with the names changed. The Black Moth was her first book so maybe she just didn't remember the names. The plot of Black Moth so exactly fits the family situation in These Old Shades that I can't believe it isn't related. Does anyone else think the books are linked?

Chiara Kilian It was at some point meant to be a new version of it, and while it drifted away from that, there are similarities. But it is not a direct sequel.

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devil's cub by georgette heyer?

Leonie Alastair Don't read it until you've read These Old Shades. …moreDon't read it until you've read These Old Shades. (less)

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