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Friday's Child

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

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Friday's Child

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Owen Findlay
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Brought to you by Penguin.

With an introduction written and read by Katie Fforde.

Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate.

When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed—she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance.

But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action.

The chaos that follows will push friendships—and hearts—to breaking point.

©1944 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio Classics Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

"Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes.... Utter, immersive escapism." (Sophie Kinsella)

"Heart-stoppingly gorgeous." (Harriet Evans)

"Georgette Heyer is second to none." (Sunday Times)
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Well narrated and great characterisation. Owen Findlay really brings this G. Heyer novel to life. I can't remember it being as witty & entertaining when I read the original book, but this audio book version had me laughing out loud.

A highly entertaining romp

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Very much enjoyed listening to this. The narrator created a great range of character voices, and the story was a lot of fun.

Terrific narration and a wonderful Georgette romp

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This is one of my favorite Georgette Heyer stories and Owen Findlay really brought it to life. His characterisation was outstanding and brought out the subtle humor of Heyer’s dialogue beautifully. The dynamics of the volatile relationship between Lord Sherringham and his runaway bride are delightfully captured against a background of well developed characters whose interest in supporting their friends is somewhat challenging. The story is told with great poignancy and Heyer’s characteristic style. I will enjoy this performance again and again, it is a delight.

Excellent performance

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Highly entertaining. Excellent narration. Great escapist literature (written during WWII). My first Georgette Heyer novel.

Witty, ironic, great fun

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One of my fave GH novels and this narrator brought to life each character so perfectly! I'd forgotten how funny this book is....and how endearing. Thanks!

Amazing narrator!

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I had never read any Georgette Heyer books before this audio book and it's been such a treat. Beautifully written with wonderful characters who the novelist obviously enjoys enormously, you develop a great fondness for all, even as she plays with them mercilessly.
A delight

wonderful Regency romantic romp

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I enjoyed the narration of this book despite one or two comments that weren’t very positive. I thought the different voices he used were excellent. The storyline is not one of my favorite ones although the plot is clever. I do enjoy the variety of leading characters she creates. No two are the same and this book demonstrates that.

Nicely read.

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Best regency cant ever with the silliest endearing characters. Protagonists charmingly idiotic with a cast of well defined supporting friends. Hilarious dialogue and observations by narrrator in best Heyer style.

lovely nonsense

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An excellent narrator telling a very funny regency story, well worth listening to... I've done so twice

the characters are very well developed

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I have read 4 Heyer books to date and all have been great. This is my favourite. Love the men’s banter the witty satire and colourful characters.

A favourite!!

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