The Quiet Gentleman : A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

Returning to his ancestral estate after years spent abroad, Gervase Frant, the newly acknowledged Earl of St. Erth, expects a cool reception from the family who once doubted his legitimacy. What he does not anticipate are a series of increasingly dangerous “accidents” that suggest someone is determined to prevent him from settling comfortably into his inheritance. Polite, composed, and observant, Gervase conceals a sharp intelligence beneath his unassuming manner as he begins to investigate the threats surrounding him.
Within the elegant yet tension-filled atmosphere of Stanyon Manor, rivalries simmer. His half-brother Martin resents him, servants whisper behind closed doors, and the household balances uneasily between courtesy and suspicion. Amid this uncertainty stands the spirited and perceptive Miss Morville, whose courage and loyalty draw Gervase’s quiet admiration. As attempts on his life grow bolder, the mystery deepens, blending romance with intrigue in true Regency fashion.
In The Quiet Gentleman, Georgette Heyer masterfully combines sparkling dialogue, period detail, and a touch of suspense. The novel offers more than a love story; it is a cleverly constructed tale of family conflict, hidden motives, and steady courage. With wit and elegance, Heyer crafts a Regency romance where danger lurks beneath polished manners—and where true character is revealed in moments of crisis.