I've been a fan of Georgette Heyer's Regency Romances for 25 wonderful years. I've started reading her books When I was 13 and my library of Heyer books is one of my most cherished possessions. Her sparkling dialogue and wonderfully created characters come alive in every page of the book. Frederica has my all time favorite Heyer Heroes - The Marquis of Alverstoke is a bored and pampered aristocrat who When He meets and falls in love Frederica with her, finds his humanity and a heart beneath his cold exterior. What's wonderful about this book how warmly Frederica's family is portrayed. This book is full of wonderful romance, humor, and heartwarming joy! If you read this you will become hooked on Heyer forever ...