Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer

Published: 1932 | Series: Alastair-Audley 2

When Mary Challoner discovered the young Marquis of Vidal's plans to run away with her lovely sister, she donned cloak and mask in a daring impersonation and found herself bound for France with the most notorious rake in Georgian London.

About Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer (1902–1974) is best known today for her bestselling historical fiction, especially the 26 novels she wrote set during the Regency period. However, she also wrote a dozen detective novels, beginning in 1932, and a number of crime short stories. Her recurring detective characters are Superintendent Hannasyde and Sergeant (later Chief Inspector) Hemingway.

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Devil's Cub is mentioned in the Shedunnit bonus episode, Bonus: Reading Intentions 2026. Join the book club today to listen now. Georgette Heyer's detective fiction and her sleuths Hannasyde and Hemingway are discussed extensively in the episode titled The Case of Georgette Heyer.

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