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Teresa wrote: "I wish they would just televise some Heyer novels. I think the Regencies would make for hilarious viewing and yes the crime ones would be good in the two hour format Louise. But alas, no one seems ..."I know we've talked about the copyright issues on one of the other threads. Does anyone remember why Heyer's work can't be produced?!
Karlyne wrote: "I know we've talked about the copyright issues on one of the other threads. Does anyone remember why Heyer's work can't be produced?! I thought there were two separate groups that owned copyright on Heyer's works. But at the Conference (have I mentioned that I'm just back from the Heyer Conference? :p) Jen Koestler just mentioned the that the family owns the rights and are keeping strict control. As disappointed as I am that progress in televising/filming GH's works is so slow, I do remember the ghastly Reluctant Widow (on You Tube) & the Jane Bond Grand Sophy proposal.
At the Conference, JK mentioned that Disney is trying to extend copyright even further - which she is against.
I think I read somewhere that GH herself insisted that none of her books be screened in any form. Now I could be wrong on that.
Carol ♔ Type, Oh Queen! ♔ wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "I know we've talked about the copyright issues on one of the other threads. Does anyone remember why Heyer's work can't be produced?! I thought there were two separate groups that..."
Oh, were you able to go to the conference...... Ha! I'm still green.
As much as I'd love to see Heyer's works filmed, I keep reminding myself of how horribly many of my favorite books have been treated in films, so I'd rather not see any than have them turned into sub-standard slosh. But I do think the mysteries could really be fun, with the right person at the helm.
Karlyne wrote: " Oh, were you able to go to the conference...... Ha! I'm still green. Yes I've posted about it in the conference thread & about Sydney (which I loved) in the Royal Escape thread. :)
Teresa wrote: "I think I read somewhere that GH herself insisted that none of her books be screened in any form. Now I could be wrong on that."
I thought that she did say that after The Reluctant Widow - but a German Arabella was made. But her family control the rights now & are determined adaptations will be done properly.
This is my first time reading the book. I chose the first edition hardcover from the library. It's important to know exactly what the author intended and how a book was written so I always choose first editions when I can. The murder takes too long to happen. I was getting bored with all the drama. I can't stand Vicki or Ermentrude with their hysterics and drama queen acts. I compiled a list of suspects before Wally was even dead.
QNPoohBear, I tend to agree GH spun the first half out a little too long...LOL I was ready to kill Wally myself by the end of Ch. 6. But I did enjoy the many characters and I found Vicki amusing, Ermentrude somewhat less so.
LOL Hana, yes Wally was a goner long before that in my mind. At first I wasn't sure if the prince or Wally or both should be murdered.
Or killed each other in a duel :D
Steady now or ye'll want everyone in the book killed.
Hana wrote: "Or killed each other in a duel :D"That would have been something! A matter of honor, with Wally and the Prince not showing much of that trait.
Teresa wrote: "Steady now or ye'll want everyone in the book killed."You might have an idea there, Teresa....
Hana wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Steady now or ye'll want everyone in the book killed."You might have an idea there, Teresa...."
:):):). I suppose most of them could have been knocked off and we wouldn't have cared.
Teresa wrote: "Hana wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Steady now or ye'll want everyone in the book killed."You might have an idea there, Teresa...."
:):):). I suppose most of them could have been knocked off and we woul..."
Certainly most of them could have evaporated for me , though I kind of liked mad posturing Vicky. Mary , well a waste of space, the prissy thing and her attitude to poor Gladys finished me for her .
( Death in The Stocks now, I could pretty much have knocked all the non-police characters off myself ! )
Barbara wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Hana wrote: "Teresa wrote: "Steady now or ye'll want everyone in the book killed."You might have an idea there, Teresa...."
:):):). I suppose most of them could have been knocked ..."
You know, I think you've spotted a trend in Heyer's mysteries - so many of the characters are vile, crotchety old men, drama queens or cold-blooded, self-centered Bright Young Things! They all provide plenty of farcical, snarky humor but not a lot of sympathy for them as potential suspects.
Susan, that's an excellent point about Heyer's mysteries. I've only read three (I think) but they all fit that pattern. Not that I really mind nurturing a few homicidal fantasies....plus, I do enjoy the snark and shade.
Hana wrote: "Susan, that's an excellent point about Heyer's mysteries. I've only read three (I think) but they all fit that pattern. Not that I really mind nurturing a few homicidal fantasies....plus, I do enjo..."Me too - reminds me of my favorite screwball comedies from the 1930s-40s!
I wondered if Julian Fellows read this book or if shooting at someone and just barely missing is a classic plot convention? Gosford Park is very much in the vein of the classic mystery.
Debutantes."
thank you, I never knew what that meant