{"product_id":"the-foundling-8-regency-romances-by-georgette-heyer-premium-books","title":"The Foundling: 8 (Regency Romances) by Georgette Heyer [Premium Books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eThe Foundling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming Regency-era romance and social comedy set in early 19th-century England. The story centres on \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eJohn, Duke of Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serious and somewhat lonely aristocrat who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eValerie, a spirited young woman raised without a family after being found as a child\u003c\/strong\u003e. Determined to guide her into society and help her make a good match, Sale brings Valerie to London life — only to discover that her lively personality and unconventional attitudes upend his orderly world. As they navigate balls, social obligations, misunderstandings, and the expectations of Regency society, their relationship gradually shifts from formality and duty into something warmer and more personal. With witty dialogue, vivid period details, and a young woman’s journey toward confidence and belonging, \u003cem data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eThe Foundling\u003c\/em\u003e is both a delightful romance and a gentle exploration of identity, friendship, and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eGeorgette Heyer\u003c\/strong\u003e (1902–1974) was a British novelist widely credited with founding the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eRegency romance genre\u003c\/strong\u003e as it’s known today. Drawing on meticulous historical research and a keen ear for period speech and manners, she wrote more than 50 novels spanning historical romances, mysteries, and contemporary stories. Heyer’s Regency novels — featuring dukes, debutantes, witty banter, and the social codes of the Napoleonic era — set the template for many later writers and remain beloved for their humour, characterisation, and immersive world-building. Her influence extends well beyond her era, and many readers and authors consider her one of the most accomplished and enduring romance writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45568426606778,"sku":"375K6D535-New","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/gh_b1b011fe-1968-43b4-8cb8-f32a4975ae34.jpg?v=1770457296","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-foundling-8-regency-romances-by-georgette-heyer-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}