The Foundling

Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

By: Georgette Heyer

Narrated by: Peter Noble

Brought to you by Penguin.

The shy, young Duke of Sale has never known his parents, Instead, his Grace Adolphus Gillespie Vernon Ware (Gilly for short) has endured 24 years of rigorous mollycoddling form his uncle and valet. But his natural diffidence conceals a rebellious spirit. So when Gilly hears of Belinda, the beautiful foundling who appears to be blackmailing his cousin, he absconds with glee. No sooner has he entered this new and dangerous world than is he plunged into a frenzy of intrigue, kidnap and adventure....

For over 50 years, Georgette Heyer was the undisputed queen of historical, romantic fiction. The Foundling shows all of her wonderful talents at their best and how she won a huge audience that continues to this day.

©1948 Georgette Heyer (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Wonderful fun!

I so enjoyed this audio! I have long loved Georgette Heyer- listening to the books will be a new joy for me.

Never underestimate Heyer!

OMG! Forget about romance - this incredibly entertaining novel once past the boredom of the first two chapters, will make you laugh loud every time a new character enters the story! The conversations are beyond hilarious and thank god there is always a happy ending for all!

The hero finds himself.

Great wit & humor, & very well performed by the narrator.
The story line & plot & characters well drawn & natural & believable.

The nice guy gets the girl

A male voice was needed for this story which is told from the mild mannered hero’s point of view. The duke treats an assortment of “inferior “ persons with dignity, going out of his way to help them and in the process helping himself. I like it when nice people win.

Loved the book it is great..love Georgette Heyer

Loved everything about the book including reader. The voices the way it was read. Love my fav authoer Georgette Heyer