The Corinthian: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

In The Corinthian, Georgette Heyer delivers a sparkling Regency romance filled with wit, adventure, and irresistible charm. Sir Richard Wyndham, a wealthy and impeccably mannered gentleman of the ton, finds himself bored with society’s expectations—particularly an arranged marriage he has no desire to pursue. On the eve of making a dutiful proposal, his carefully ordered world is overturned by an unexpected midnight visitor.
The visitor is Penelope Creed, a spirited young woman determined to escape a marriage of her own. Mistaking Sir Richard for a highwayman, she boldly demands his assistance in fleeing to London. Amused and intrigued, he agrees to escort her—thus beginning a journey filled with disguises, misunderstandings, runaway carriages, and encounters with both rogues and aristocrats. As they travel together under increasingly complicated circumstances, mutual respect and affection begin to blossom.
With her trademark blend of lively dialogue, vivid period detail, and affectionate satire of Regency society, Heyer crafts a romantic adventure that delights at every turn. The Corinthian combines humor and tenderness with just enough danger to keep the pages turning. It is a joyful tale of love discovered not through obligation, but through shared courage, cleverness, and a willingness to defy convention.