Georgette Heyer shaped the Regency novel through meticulous research, sharp wit and memorable characters. This course explores her life, writing and lasting influence, examining how she created a genre that continues to delight readers. We consider her historical accuracy, narrative style and the cultural worlds she brought to life, offering insight into why her novels remain so widely read and admired today.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Personal life: Influence, Research, Milieu, Values, Early works
• Character types: Heyeros, Heyeroines, Younger sisters, Younger brothers, Older ladies, Older men, Dogs, Servants
• Other works: Detective fiction
• Other historicals: Georgian and Medieval

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Outline the life and achievements of Georgette Heyer
2. Discuss her writing style, and how she builds humour, suspense, and tenderness
3. Assess her literary significance