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The Corinthian

Pages
210
Published
1951
Language
English

Synopsis

Sir Richard Wyndham, a man of fashion, finds his carefully planned life disrupted when he encounters the spirited Penelope Creed. She's on the run from an unwanted marriage, disguised as a boy. He offers his protection, and their journey together becomes fraught with unexpected danger, including thieves and a murder investigation. Amidst the chaos, a powerful attraction sparks between them, challenging their preconceived notions of love and destiny.

About the author

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Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer was born on 16 August 1902 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK. She was the eldest child of Sylvia Watkins and George Heyer; her brother George Boris was born four years later, and her brother Frank nine years later. During her childhood, the family lived also in Paris, France, but they returned to England before World War I. During the war, her father served as a requisitions officer for the British Army in France. Her father encouraged her to read, he never forbade her any book....

Characters

Sir Richard WyndhamProtagonist
Penelope CreedProtagonist
All characters in The Corinthian