Georgette Heyer Fans discussion

& it is whizzing around to July. I'm excited about this read as I have only read this title once before.

This is my cover

So... how many times have you read this title?

What format are you using this time?

No spoilers please - or use spoiler tags. We don't want to spoil a first read for anyone!

This is my first read, and I got the edition that´s at the top of the thread, as I only just bought the paperback.

My first read too - and only the second GH mystery. The first foray into this genre was not encouraging, so I approach this book with some scepticism. A group read is a good opportunity to do so, and I'll give it a try.

Ah, my favorite GH mystery! I've read this a dozen or so times .
This time around I'll be reading this edition
I love that nightclub vibe, and the feather!

My first copy of the book,from 1971, had this charming cover:

Same paperback copy as Barb, plus the audiobook, which I LOVE, as it adds so much - the narrator does a great job with La Lola! I’ve read this 4-5 times, it’s my favorite GH mystery, and definitely top 5 for favorite GH books.

I read this once and it was memorable. Lola is delightful! I'll try to get to a reread.

Barb in Maryland wrote: "Ah, my favorite GH mystery! I've read this a dozen or so times .
This time around I'll be reading this edition
I love that nightclub vibe, and the feather!

I have the 1971 Bantam edition that I'll be reading. I've probably had it since 1971!
..."

sabagrey wrote: "My first read too - and only the second GH mystery. The first foray into this genre was not encouraging, so I approach this book with some scepticism. A group read is a good opportunity to do so, a..."

Very true! & a lot of us think this is her best mystery, so if you don't like this one, the GH mysteries probably aren't for you. :)

Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂ wrote: "Very true! & a lot of us think this is her best mystery, so if you don't like this one, the GH mysteries probably aren't for you. ."

three chapters in and enjoying it so far ...

I've read it many times and it's one of my favorites. I'd better stick to the spoilers thread!

I've never read this one so looking forward to it. I'll be reading on kindle and it's the cover of the one at the top here.

I'm about three quarters of the way through & I am wondering about the ethics of (view spoiler)[ Harding making his personal interest in Dinah so clear! (hide spoiler)]

I think there is an ethical problem there, but we're supposed to ignore it because of the interest it adds to the plot.

Also, he says he on his way out, so clearly not too concerned! And, (view spoiler)[she’s one character who has an alibi, on the terrace in full sight the whole time, the sergeant even points that out. (hide spoiler)]

I've read this dozens of times but am going to read it again with the group as it's always interesting to see what other people make of the various GH stories, and also prompt a re-think!

I'm about a hundred pages in and finding it hard to put down. so much fun!

mark wrote: "I'm about a hundred pages in and finding it hard to put down. so much fun!"

It is! Glad you are enjoying it!

I haven't started yet. Really must get going.