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Venetia

By: Georgette Heyer
Narrated by: Gemma Whelan
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In all her 25 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 knew only 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.

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Critic Reviews

"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)

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So funny and erudite. Venetia sparkles yet has depths of heart that moves us deeply.

Venetia is a masterpiece

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Gemma, it is so fun to listen to you make the stories alive and never miss the wit and detail of the story. Thank you!!

Gemma Whelan please do more!

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Excellent story, witty and charming. Wonderful heroine.
Beautiful charming narration.
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Excellent

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Thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful narration of this story. It’s my favourite Georgette Heyer novel, and brought to life by Gemma Whelan. Highly recommended.

Charming story, beautifully narrated.

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I've always loved this story, and Gemma Whelan's narration did it credit. She captured Venetia's undercurrent of laughter just as I imagined it.

A favourite story, with great narration.

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