Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Teaser Tuesday: Sylvester by Georgette Heyer

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Today it would have been author Georgette Heyer's 109th birthday, and there are lots of ways to celebrate! For example, Sourcebooks currently have all the ebooks on special for $1.99. As for me, I am celebrating by sharing a teaser from Sylvester or the Wicked Uncle!

The teaser comes from page 26:

Seriously, Mama, although I have seen some love-matches that have prospered, I have seen a great many that most certainly have not! Oh! No doubt some husbands and wives of my acquaintance would stare to hear me say I thought them anything but happy! Perhaps they enjoy jealousies, tantrums, quarrels, and stupid misunderstandings: I should not! The well-bred woman who marries me because she has a fancy to be a duchess will suit me very well, and will probably fill her position admirably.

Famous last words I think!

Teaser Tuesday is hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading. Head on over to find out all about it, and how to join in!


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13 comments:

  1. CathAugust 16, 2011 8:40 pm

    I *do* love Sylvester. It's probably my favourite Heyer of all. :-)

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  2. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 9:52 pm

    That's so very sad... and true.

    My teaser this week is from ‘Deep Trouble’ by Mary Connealy.

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  3. Beth FAugust 16, 2011 10:44 pm

    I haven't read this Heyer -- but that's a great teaser.

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  4. TBMAugust 16, 2011 11:02 pm

    Very interesting!

    Here's mine:

    http://50yearproject.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/teaser-tuesday-aug-16/

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  5. Pam (@iwriteinbooks)August 17, 2011 12:44 am

    Haven’t read any of her work. I’m not sure it’s my speed but this IS a pretty passage.

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  6. ZibileeAugust 17, 2011 1:32 am

    Oh, very cool to know that the Heyer books are on sale right now! I think I have only one or two of them, but now I can really build my collection. Thanks so much for this news!

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  7. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 2:11 am

    I like her and so I'm glad that her books are on sale. Thanks for the heads up.

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  8. Julie @ Read HandedAugust 17, 2011 5:02 am

    Very wise observation, but I'm not sure I agree with his conclusion. Thanks for sharing. If you get a chance, my teaser is here.

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  9. fredamansAugust 17, 2011 5:27 am

    Very bold wording.

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  10. Good CompanyAugust 17, 2011 12:45 pm

    Tell us what you really think ;)

    My TT: http://n-good-company.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday-tending-roses.html

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  11. SallyAugust 18, 2011 5:08 am

    I loooove Georgette Heyer's books!
    May have to take advantage of that offer.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday-32.html

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  12. IlianaAugust 18, 2011 11:39 am

    I'm still trying to decide which Heyer books to get but I think this will be one of them!

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  13. MargAugust 19, 2011 6:23 am

    Iliana, there are so many to choose from!

    Sally, Zibilee and Clarissa, I hope you do get to take advantage of the current offers!

    Pam, I think she is an author you just need to try and see whether you like her or not.

    Cath, good to know that it is one of your favourites.

    Thanks to everyone for visiting!

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