These Old Shades, Georgette Heyer – Review
A Notorious duke with a devilish bent...Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, is called "Satanas" by enemy and friend alike. In the aristocratic circles of both London and Louis XV's Paris he has a reputation as a dangerous and debauched rake.
A cast-off urchin with a secret past...Late one evening, the Duke stumbles upon Leon, a red-haired urchin fleeing a certain beating at his brutal brother's hands. On a whim, Avon buys the boy and makes him his page. But it soon becomes clear that Leon is not what he seems...
When the grubby Leon turns out to be the enchanting Leonie, the Duke is not prepared for the breathtaking transformation or the tender emotions she awakens in him, or the unconditional love she has for the man who saved her.
These Old Shades is one of Georgette Heyer's most popular and the beloved romances, and is the one that launched her career. - FROM THE BOOK BACK
FROM THE BOOK FAERY REVIEWS...Once again, Georgette Heyer had me engaged from beginning to end. In this historical romance she created a strong heroine and a "Satanas" turned "Saint" hero that will have you rooting for both. I felt it all...Heyer made me laugh, cry, and sigh with warmth. If you're looking for humor, adventure, innocent love, and history, These Old Shades just might be your book.
To read an excerpt, visit Georgette Heyer's website HERE. As always, click on the book cover to purchase a copy through Amazon.com.
These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer was provided to me by SourceBooks to review. All opinions are of my own and not influenced by SourceBooks.
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