The Foundling: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

In this sparkling Regency comedy of manners, Georgette Heyer introduces readers to the sheltered and overly protected Duke of Sale, a young nobleman whose delicate health has long provided his relatives with an excuse to manage every detail of his existence. Intelligent, kind-hearted, and painfully aware of his own inexperience, the Duke yearns to prove that he is more than the fragile figure his family believes him to be. When an unexpected opportunity arises, he seizes the chance to step beyond the gilded cage of his upbringing and taste independence for the first time.
What follows is a lively adventure through London’s less respectable quarters, where the Duke encounters gamblers, eccentrics, and a spirited young lady in need of assistance. Far from the polished drawing rooms of the ton, he must rely on his own judgment, courage, and compassion. In doing so, he discovers unsuspected reserves of strength—and perhaps even the stirrings of romance. His misadventures, by turns humorous and suspenseful, gradually transform him from a timid aristocrat into a man capable of directing his own destiny.
Rich in historical detail and sparkling dialogue, The Foundling blends wit, warmth, and gentle satire. Heyer’s masterful recreation of Regency society provides a delightful backdrop for a story about self-discovery, loyalty, and love triumphing over timidity.