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Returning to his family seat from Waterloo, Gervase Frant, seventh Earl of St Erth, could have expected more enthusiasm for his homecoming. His quiet cousin, stepmother, and young half-brother seem openly disappointed that he survived the wars. And when he begins to fall for his half-brother's sweetheart, his chilly reception goes from unfriendly to positively murderous. One of Heyer's most suspenseful Regency romances, The Quiet Gentleman combines an ingenious mystery plot with her signature witty style and effervescently engaging characters.
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Possibly my favorite Heyer so far. Witty, clever, a smart and satisfying mystery (although the lack of suspects, though realistic, meant I figured it out a little too soon), and a romance that evolved gradually and beautifully. Most of all, Heyer's signature wit and humor is in fine form in The Quiet Gentleman.