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A review by asma_aj
The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer
4.0
In order to protect themselves from a recent political upheaval, siblings Prudence and Robin enter Polite Society at a risk of being discovered- because Prudence has taken up the guise of the young Peter Merriot, while her brother plays the beautiful sister. After the siblings rescue a young heiress from an elopement, Prudence begins to doubt her masquerade when she meets the young woman's guardian, Sir Anthony Fanshawe. For all his sleepy, handsome demeanor, Prudence is sure that he knows more than he lets on.
Really, what can I say to Heyer's writing other than I LOVED it! The subtle action and the thrilling adventure. Even though the story may seem a little improbable- espionage and gender switches- with Heyer's attention to the period's details, it's almost real and believable. And the romance, of course, is so proper and delicious. But really, she has outdone herself in creating these outrages characters. I loved them-- witty, funny, intelligent and just full of surprises. I can't wait to read more of her books.
Really, what can I say to Heyer's writing other than I LOVED it! The subtle action and the thrilling adventure. Even though the story may seem a little improbable- espionage and gender switches- with Heyer's attention to the period's details, it's almost real and believable. And the romance, of course, is so proper and delicious. But really, she has outdone herself in creating these outrages characters. I loved them-- witty, funny, intelligent and just full of surprises. I can't wait to read more of her books.