Pistols for Two and Other Stories

by Georgette Heyer

Book Overview

Intrigue, elegance, and glittering romance from bestselling author Georgette Heyer...In eleven charming short stories, the Queen of Regency romance presents an exquisite romp through affairs of honor... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0553056913
• ISBN13: 9780553056914
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A collection of short stories from one of the best regency authors

What a little treat! I stumbled upon this book at a used book store and thought it was a full length novel. Imagine my surprise when I found out that there are actually 11 stories included! If anyone has read 'Pursuit' by Heyer (easily found on the internet) and enjoyed it, then you'll love these stories too. Briefly- 1) Pistols For Two -best friends duel 2) A Clandestine Affair -two guardians try to prevent elopement 3) Bath Miss -gentleman escorts school-room miss home 4) Pink Domino -brother tries to protect sister from fortune hunter 5) A Husband For Fanny -widow tries to match daughter with older Marquess 6) To Have The Honor -poor cousin refuses to offer for rich cousin, doesn't want to seem like fortune hunter 7) Night At The Inn -strange things are happening at the inn 8) The Duel -sister seeks brothers foe to call off duel 9) Hazard -woman is won at a card game, only thing is gentleman is betrothed 10) Snow Drift- woman must get to grandfathers house to 'win' inheritance 11) Full Moon -gentleman stumbles upon another who is preparing to leave for Gretna Green My favorite is A Husband For Fanny and A Clandestine Affair, but I won't tell you why! No spoilers. If you like any of Heyers books then get these little condensed stories. Although they may not be as good as the full length novels, they're worth a read.

A wonderful book to dip into or read right through

When I first got hold of this book I was surprised to find that it was a book of short stories, and I wasn't sure if I would like it. How wrong I was! The book was first published in 1960 so it's one of Heyer's later books, and that shows in the range of characters and ages that she portrays in these short stories. Each story works brilliantly on its own as a story - although short, they never feel rushed or incomplete. The range of characters is as broad as ever, including some young heroines and one who is in her thirties. Her heroes tend to be the usual ones - dashing, handsome, rich gentlemen who are excellent horsemen. And yet there are a couple of stories in there which seem a little more unusual - my particular favourite is Hazard where Lord Carlington wins his friend's half-sister during a night of gaming and finds himself with her in an Inn the following morning, having just inserted the notice of his engagement to another woman in the papers. Of course things work out well (they always do in Heyer's books, which is what I like so much about them) but it's how these resolutions are brought about that make these stories such fun.

Lots of variety

This is a collection of short stories. Each has the trademark Heyer humor. I often re-read this book when I don't have a lot of time. I can read one or two stories really quickly. Like all her books, this one is great. I think this would be a good introduction to her books. Try this and if you like it, try a longer novel next.

I only wish they were longer...

This book is a wonderful collection of short regency titles that will surely touch your heart and have you re-reading them again and again. From calf-love to mature love, you are sure to enjoy the eclectic collection written in the typical Heyer-style and full of humor, sensitivity and a wonderful insight into interpersonal human relationships.Don't miss this book.

An entertaining collection of short stories

This is one of my favourite 'read in the bath' Heyer novels, you can either get totally immersed in story after story, or decide that it is time to do the chores and save some for later.Each story is a standalone, but they all have that Heyer magic, in that you feel you know the characters and wish you were there!Definately worth a read.Niki Hannah