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When Gervase Frant, Seventh Earl of St Erth, returns at last from Waterloo to his family seat at Stanyon, he enjoys a less than welcome homecoming. Only Theo, a cousin even quieter than himself, is there to greet him - and when he meets his stepmother and young half-brother he detects open disappointment that he survived the wars. But the dangers of the Lincolnshire countryside are quite different to those of the battlefield.

Georgette Heyer was the most successful and best-loved novelist of her day and The Quite Gentleman displays all the skills which won the hearts of her large and enduring audience.

©1951 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Heartfelt
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This is a much better version than the previous recording. The action is far removed from London and the cast of characters smaller than in many of Georgette Heyer’s novels but the elements that fans of Heyer look for are all present.

An improved recording of a firm favourite.

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I loved this. Marvellous story of course but the narrator was exceptional. He brought out the humour and romance with a wide range of voices and accents but he also found the right tone for the more serious moments. it was a delight throughout.

Another reviewer has said the narrator does not know how to pronounce swoon. I think this does him a disservice. Where the character knows how to say swoon, that is what Heyer writes and what he says. There are a couple of characters who do not know how to pronounce the word, so Heyer writes "swound" and this is what the narrator says.

I have lost count of the number of times i have listened to this reading because it is such a delight and so sensitively and skilfully read. The command of all the different voices is faultless. I have not noticed any flaws.

wonderful

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I liked this book very much. I thought the narrator did a great job. The story isn't one of my absolute favourites written by Heyer, but like all Heyer books it's worth a read and very enjoyable.

Likeable

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Delightful as always and well narrated even though the narrator's regional accent and mispronunciation grated on occasion. Georgette Heyer is still the Queen of Regency.

Another brilliant Heyer

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Simple story well delivered. Sometimes you just want something that is easy listening with a little twist, worth a listen definitely.
Lewis

Pleasant Listen

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