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(0)Georgette Heyer
4) Sylvester
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"Sylvester, the Duke of Salford, is a polished bachelor who has stringent requirements for his future wife--she must be wellborn, intelligent, elegant and attractive. And of course she must be able to present herself well in high society. But when he is encouraged to consider Phoebe Marlow as a bride, Sylvester is taken aback by the coltish woman who seems to resent him. When Phoebe runs away, circumstances find the two striking up an unusual friendship....
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"A colorful assortment of guests at a festive holiday house party discover there is a killer in their midst when their universally reviled host is found dead--in a room locked from the inside. For Inspector Hemingway of Scotland Yard, the investigation is complicated by the fact that every guest is hiding something, throwing all their testimony into question and casting suspicion far and wide. The clever and daring crime will mystify readers, yet...
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"In eleven charming short stories, the Queen of Regency romance presents an exquisite romp through affairs of honor and affairs of the heart. Featuring rakes and rascals, orphans and heirs, beauties and their beaus, the legendary Georgette Heyer's signature wit and immitable style bring the regency world dazzlingly alive."--P. [4] of cover.