A sampling from the utterly delightful guide to Georgette Heyer's Regency World by scholar and official Heyer biographer Jennifer Kloester, who explores the world inhabited by Heyer's dashing heroines, heroes, and villains in impeccable historical detail. This excerpt includes a glossary of popular cant terms, a Who's Who in the Regency, and a time line of important political events of the fascinating Regency period.

Millions of readers love the outrageous lifestyle, fashions and capricious escapades of the elegant bon ton that are the hallmark of mega-bestselling author Georgette Heyer's historical romances. As much fun to read as Heyer's own best-selling novels, this taste of Kloester's work brings the world of Regency England to life for fans of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen alike.