About the Author

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902, and her first novel, The Black Moth, published when she was 19, was an instant success.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her work included Regency novels, mysteries and historical fiction. Known also as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

Reviews

" While many of the plot elements in Why Shoot a Butler? are familiar, Heyer's light, stylish touch makes them feel classic. " -- Word Candy

"...[D]raws the readers into the upper class world of the English country house." -- Reading Adventures

"Why Shoot a Butler? demonstrates once again the acclaimed Queen of Regency's deftness in juggling a large cast of well-defined characters and a tangled plot-web. " -- Bookloons.com

"[A] clever, witty romp, the whole upstairs/downstairs thing going on, with even a touch of a romance thrown in." -- A Lovely Shore Breeze

"[A] delightful and pleasant read with plenty of clever dialogue and witty humor..." -- Reading Extravaganza

"[A] witty and funny novel. " -- Grace's Book Blog

"[I]t's the characters that really shine. They're varied, interesting, and entertaining... I enjoyed every minute I spent reading the book." -- Genre Reviews

"The appeal of cozies has always included well-drawn characters as well as a crime-puzzle. As befits a writer justly renowned for characterization, Georgette Heyer delivers with a vengeance in Behold, Here's Poison." -- Book Loons

"This was all I could have wanted in a mystery and... there was even a bit of romance." -- We Be Reading