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by Georgette Heyer (Author)
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In an age of slippery politics, Robin and Prudence Tremaine, the children of the notorious and brilliant Viscount of Barham, find themselves on the wrong side of the Jacobite rebellion. The Viscount sends his offspring on the road to London, each masquerading as the opposite sex.

In her guise as a young gentleman, Prudence attracts a mentor in Sir Anthony Fanshawe, who soon uncovers her true identity and becomes an accomplice in their escape. Robin and Prudence rescue the lovely Letitia from an unwanted elopement, and Robin, disguised as a lady, becomes her confidante. The plot unwinds with a great deal of adventurous doings—sword fights, narrow escapes, blackmail, and highwaymen—until Robin must reveal his true identity and woo Letitia in earnest. But when she finds out the truth, will she accept an adventurer for a husband? Or will his masquerade be Robin's undoing?

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"Our Georgette Heyer display of the Sourcebooks reprints has been a huge success, not only to those early fans like myself, but to many new readers who appreciate her style and wit."
Nancy Olson, Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC

"Reading Georgette Heyer is the next best thing to reading Jane Austen."
Publishers Weekly

"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to."
Katie Fforde



About the Author

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. 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. It is known that she was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, was published in 1921.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and they had one son together, Richard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars my most favorite Georgette Heyer Novel so far..., Nov 22 2008
By Jane Austen "Carolyn" (Niagara Falls, On, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Masqueradors (Paperback)
This is my most favorite Georgette Heyer Novel so far. Started in the morning and can not put it down. Though things may not all add up, but don't I love Sir Anthony! A montain, should be in every girl's dream.
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5.0 out of 5 stars still makes for fun/good rereading, April 7 2004
By tregatt (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Masqueraders (Mass Market Paperback)
Another one of my favourite Georgette Heyer romance novels -- though truth to tell I have so many favourite Georgette Heyer novels that I've begun to think that it may be actually more enlightening to list the ones that I believe only merit 3 1/2 stars! But, with a plot can (successfully) boast of possessing the elements of romance, adventure and intrigue, "The Masqueraders" definitely does merit a 5 star rating.

Prudence Merriot and her brother, Robin, are back in England again because their father (affectionately dubbed by his children as "the old gentleman") has a plan to restore their fortunes. Used to a life on the run (the Merriots, or rather Robin, were involved in the most recent Jacobin uprising) and of adventure, both Prudence and Robin are beginning to find such a life chafing, esp now that they've met the elegant Sir Anthony Fanshawe and the enchanting Miss Letty Grayson. Both Sir Anthony and Letty are members of the ton, and would look for utter respectability from their potential spouses. Would either ever contemplate tying themselves to Prudence or Robin with their shady pasts and their rascally father? And on top of it all there is a further complication: Prudence is masquerading as a man, and Robin as a woman! How on earth can the Merriot siblings hope to woo and be wooed when they're both pretending to be something that they are not!

What I rather liked about "The Masqueraders," aside from the cleverly done cross dressing subplot, was that Ms Heyer showed us that a hero and heroine could be sensible, quietish and pleasantly good looking and still be the kind of hero and heroine that most readers would thrill to -- heroes and heroines didn't always have to be devastatingly good looking or rakish. Prudence and Sir Anthony are (both) my type of hero and heroine, and are the perfect foils for Letty and Robin -- the better looking and more dramatic couple. And really liking both the hero and heroine, I've found, can go a long way to making a novel a lot more enjoyable. So that, even though the language was at times a bit dated, my whole hearted liking of Prudence, Sir Anthony, Robin and Letty, together with a very swiftly paced and exciting storyline, made "The Masqueraders" a thoroughly fun reread.

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3.0 out of 5 stars hmmm...., May 30 2000
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This review is from: Masqueraders (Hardcover)
I always like all of Georgette Heyer's books, ever since I read 'The Devil's Cub.' This book was not as good as 'devil's cub'. It's just not plausible. I mean, in this book there are these 2 people(brother & sister), Prudence & Robin Merriot & they exchange roles & change names. i.e, Prudence becomes a man, while Robin disguises himself as a woman. And then the story unfolds. I won't bother repeating the whole story, but it just wasn't upto her usual standards. But I'll say this for her, she sure writes well & her description of the people & their dresses etc are given so vividly that u can almost see them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Heyer
"~The Masqueraders was the first Heyer novel I ever read, and it hooked me right away. Georgette Heyer takes the most unlikely characters, situations, and dialogue, and turns... Read more
Published on Mar 14 2000 by M. Masumoto

5.0 out of 5 stars The Masqueraders is the epitome of Regency writing.
For over a decade now, my mother and I have shared a passion for Heyer and her magnificent works! Each of us has different titles and we each enjoy the marvellous stories. Read more
Published on Jul 8 1998 by Kate 102426.205@compuserve.com

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Heyer's best, "Masqueraders" is a gender-bending joy.
Never as popular as Georgette Heyer's classics "Regency Buck" and "These Old Shades," "Masqueraders is nevertheless one of Heyer's best. Read more
Published on May 15 1998 by tantejoan

5.0 out of 5 stars AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE YOU WILL NOT SOON FORGET!!
THIS INGENIOUS STORY OF MS. HEYER'S COULD MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MINI-SERIES THAT WOULD RIVAL A&E TELE- VISIONS "PRIDE & PREJUDICE" AND "TOM JONES"!! Read more
Published on May 11 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite for over 20 years!
10+ "The Masqueraders" is an excellent Georgette Heyer historical romance. No author has come remotely close to the elegence, style, and knowledge Georgette Heyer... Read more
Published on Mar 24 1998 by JodyLynnM@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Georgette Heyer at her best!
If you like Georgette Heyer, you should absolutely read this book! "The Masqueraders" is full of adventure, wit, and plots. Read more
Published on Oct 18 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Georgette Heyer!
This is my very favorite Georgette Heyer Novel... and I do not make that judgement lightly! I've read them ALL and I think Masqueraders is at the pinnacle of Ms. Read more
Published on Aug 29 1997

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