I prefer traditional Regencies over Regency historical stories (click here for 'definitions') so all the modern authors that I list below are writers of what I consider classic or traditional Regencies--in the style of Heyer. Clare Darcy - a 70's author whose books are now out of print but well worth searching out. Deborah Chester - also out of print but worth finding Jo Beverley and Mary Jo Putney both wrote unforgettable classic Regencies at the beginning of their careers. Those early titles are very difficult to find, but well worth hunting for. Among those in print: Carla Kelly - has fabulous military heroes and thought-provoking plots Barbara Metzger - has a light, humorous touch Emma Jensen - started out in traditional Regencies. Her trads are keepers. |
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A SAMPLE OF REGENCY... FICTION |
Jane Austen... must be the godmother of the Regency genre of romantic fiction. Our 'romance' is different from her 'romance' so I hesitate to claim her as mother of the genre . Her work ranks among the world's greatest literature; people that would never read a romance novel most certainly will read Jane Austen. Her few books offer many delights, and a few challenges for her language and her characters' manners show without doubt that two hundred years have passed since the books' writing. My favourite: Persuasion |
Georgette Heyer... can with confidence be called the mother of the Regency genre. Every one of her books is an individual joy, with characters that charm and situations that invoke laughter and provoke sighs of delight. Among my favourites: Regency Buck, Frederica, The Grand Sophy and Bath Tangle |
Patricia Veryan... one of the very best of the Regency writers who began in the 1970's. Her Sanguinet regency saga is terrific as is her Georgian series, The Golden Chronicles. Her characters are real and fresh, her historical detail impeccable. Unfortunately most of her books are out of print, but libraries do carry them, and an out of print search will turn them up. Start with Love's Duet, or The Lord and the Gypsy, and you'll be hooked. |
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I prefer traditional Regencies over Regency historical stories (click here for 'definitions') so all the modern authors that I list below are writers of what I consider classic or traditional Regencies--in the style of Heyer. Clare Darcy - a 70's author whose books are now out of print but well worth searching out. Deborah Chester - also out of print but worth finding Jo Beverley and Mary Jo Putney both wrote unforgettable classic Regencies at the beginning of their careers. Those early titles are very difficult to find, but well worth hunting for. Among those in print: Carla Kelly - has fabulous military heroes and thought-provoking plots Barbara Metzger - has a light, humorous touch Emma Jensen - started out in traditional Regencies. Her trads are keepers. |
Patricia Veryan... one of the very best of the Regency writers who began in the 1970's. Her Sanguinet regency saga is terrific as is her Georgian series, The Golden Chronicles. Her characters are real and fresh, her historical detail impeccable. Unfortunately most of her books are out of print, but libraries do carry them, and an out of print search will turn them up. Start with Love's Duet, or The Lord and the Gypsy, and you'll be hooked. |
More favourites among those currently in print: Jo Manning Nancy Butler Marian Devon Marion Chesney Diane Farr Karen Harbaugh There are also up and coming e-book authors in the Regency field. I am going to read some by: Dorothy Compton Joanne McCraw Lucy Zahlne Laurie Alice Eakes |
I was going to add links for these authors, but given the nature of websites, I think it better if you simply do a Google search on the name of the author that interests you. That will bring up the most current information for you. Enjoy! |
