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The Foundling

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

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The Foundling

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents, Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware (Gilly for short) has endured 24 years of rigorous mollycoddling form his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. So when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. No sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than is he plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure....

For over 50 years, Georgette Heyer was the undisputed queen of historical, romantic fiction. The Foundling shows all of her wonderful talents at their best and how she won a huge audience that continues to this day.

©1948 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance

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I have not read this nor heard the audiobook version of it before. Oh oh oh….my favourite of authors! Georgette Heyer is a genius. From one twist surprise shock delight to another. Unputdownable… or in my recent case my earphones were virtually glued to my ears!

Unrelenting pleasure and surprise

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Ingenious plot with humour and haute ton! A recommend read offering great escapism and enjoyment.

Excellent story, well told.

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I have always liked the story snd this narrator really bought it to life. A pleasure to listen to.

Brilliantly read

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Great story very well narrated. Our unassuming hero triumphs and his heart throb cousin, Gideon, should be the hero of his own book.

Another joy from Heyer

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Loved this wonderful and hilarious story of Georgette Heyer.
So many twists and turns.
What a triumph.
The narrator was superb!

A must to hear

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