Pistols for Two

Book excerpt: Intrigue, elegance, and glittering romance from bestselling author Georgette Heyer... In eleven charming short stories, the Queen of Regency romance presents an exquisite romp through affairs of honor and affairs of the heart. Featuring rakes and rascals, orphans and heirs, beauties and their beaus, the legendary Georgette Heyer's signature wit and inimitable style bring the Regency world dazzlingly alive. Praise for Pistols for Two: "Sparkling ... The stories run the gamut from cloak-and-dagger to whimsical-comedy."—Best Sellers "A delightful assortment."—Library Journal Georgette Heyer wrote over fifty novels, including Regency romances, mysteries, and historical fiction. She was legendary for her research, historical accuracy, and her extraordinary plots and characterizations.