Author:Georgette Heyer,Gemma Whelan
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In all her twenty-five years, Venetia Lanyon has never been further than Harrogate.
Nor has she enjoyed the attentions of any man aside from her two wearisomely persistent suitors.
Then, in one extraordinary encounter, she meets a neighbour she only knew by reputation - the infamous Jasper Damerel.
Before she realises it, Venetia is encouraging a man whose way of life has scandalised the North Riding for years.
'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS
'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA
'Rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde
'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times
© Georgette Heyer 1958 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
An utter ray of sunshine
—— RedPraise for the Aisling Series
—— -Plenty of acutely observed running jokes . . . The female relationships are as charmingly drawn as ever . . . It's not difficult to see why Aisling has become such a phenomenon in Irish publishing
—— Sunday TimesThere aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feicin' HILAIRE and very touching
—— Marian KeyesThe Irish answer to Bridget Jones . . . it's stuffed with laughs
—— Daily MailA lovely story
—— BellaA gorgeous story of friendship and self-care
—— FabulousLucy Dillon fans will be delighted with this heart-stirring story capturing messy and wonderful lives
—— WomanTish Delaney's writing is engaging and she has a strong eye for character and dialogue . . . Mary's story of finding love in the most unlikely of circumstances will draw readers in and you'd need a heart of stone not to be moved by the ending.
—— Daily Express[T]here is much to admire about this debut, from the energetic voice to the way the Troubles are knitted through the timeline.
—— Irish TimesMust read
—— Sunday MirrorDolly Alderton's writing is incredibly intimate, tender, and observant. Ghosts is a fantastic novel about friendship, family, and love
—— Holliday GraingerI loved it - Dolly Alderton has clearly mastered every form of writing. Which is a surprise to nobody
—— Candice Carty-WilliamsThis is a lovely, funny, modern comedy of manners. It's shrewd and sharp
—— Russell T Davies , InstagramI love this book. It is wise, funny, tender and true, sharply-observed and utterly hilarious. Alderton's gift is always to give the mundane its beautiful due and in Ghosts, she manages to write a compulsively readable novel. Dolly Alderton's talent is phenomenal
—— Elizabeth DayI loved it. Had me howling with laughter and recognition!
—— Bryony GordonYou know a book has hit the spot when you've decided before finishing which friend you're going to pass it to. The writer's skill at dissecting love and relationships translates seamlessly into fiction
—— Evening StandardThis brilliantly observed novel will make you nod, laugh and cry in recognition
—— The SunSuch clever writing, wonderfully funny; fab characters and delightful details. Divine
—— Nina StibbeIf you've ever been disappointed by a man it will vindicate every mixed-up emotion you've ever had about it
—— Laura Jane WilliamsHilariously cutting, but also sad and insightful. Reading Dolly's writing is like having one of those glorious girls night in, where you drink till the early hours - laughing, venting, and feeling warm and seen
—— Holly BourneWhip-smart . . . a heartwarming tale of family and friendship
—— Evening StandardSo brilliantly perceptive, packed with pin-sharp observations on every page. Dolly is such a fantastic writer
—— Jill MansellWitty, tender, big-hearted
—— Sainsbury’s MagazineA few years ago, Alderton seamlessly taped into our psyches with her 2018 memoir Everything I Know About Love. Now she's back with that same signature wit and blistering honesty in her debut novel, Ghosts
—— CosmopolitanAlderton masterfully exposes the hideous reality of dating in your 30s and how unfair it can be on women who enter the fray in honesty and hope. Hugely emotionally intelligent and often very funny. I adored it
—— Daily MailA fascinating, perceptive look at what it means to be a thirty-something woman right here, right now . . . Sharply observed, sometimes tender, sometimes tart, Ghosts will resonate with so many women
—— Red, The Best Books to Read this OctoberDolly sums up life in your thirties with such wit, warmth and accuracy, you won't want it to end
—— HeatAlderton balances heartrending emotion with keen-eyed satire, displaying a flair for metaphor and comic set pieces
—— Mail on SundayFunny and insightful, it's a brilliant look at the way we can be haunted by doubts, memories and home
—— PsychologiesAlderton has a talent for believability, realism and the knack to reach into the pages and pull out the characters onto the sofa next to you. Topical, relevant with a touch of tender humour
—— WeeklyAs warm-hearted, wise and observant as her bestseller Everything I Know About Love. In this heartfelt, funny and insightful tale, Alderton cleverly explores the way memories, doubts and home can haunt us
—— Sunday ExpressAlderton explores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel
—— GQStuffed full of insights and adroit observations . . . a masterpiece of modern manners. Alderton's life-enriching social anthropology will be the antidote for flagging spirits in the next lockdown' Spectator
—— SpectatorAchingly relatable. A darkly funny-melancholic novel about the rich variety of relationships in our lives - and the importance of showing up for them
—— iThis modern love story has lashings of arch humour and gentle wisdom, and slides down as pleasingly as a slice of cake and a nice cuppa
—— SpectatorExplores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel
—— GQIf you need a good rom-com escape, Dolly Alderton more than delivers in Ghosts. . . it's darker than Everything I Know About Love - but just as fantastically relatable
—— Vogue 12 of the Best Autumn Reads to Curl Up With NowStibbe is one of the all-time greats
—— Daisy BuchananVery few writers can find the delicate balance between heartbreak and hilarity like Nina Stibbe
—— Red MagazineFunny, charming, odd-in-the-best-way and gorgeously uplifting! A delight from start to finish
—— Marian Keyes on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’Joyful. Stibbe's comedy probes what it means to become an adult
—— Daily Telegraph on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’Pitch perfect vintage comedy
—— Guardian on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’I love everything Nina Stibbe writes and this was my favourite of the novels. It's so sharp and painful and brilliantly funny. There are sentences you could eat for Christmas dinner. If you haven't read it already - you probably have but just in case - I really do think you'd love it
—— Katherine RundellRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomeLike drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayPerfect
—— HelloFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— Fabulous