The Corinthian - Georgette Heyer

Walking home at dawn, Sir Richard Wyndham encounters heiress Penelope Creed climbing out her window, running away from a dreaded marriage. Sir Richard can't allow her to careen about the countryside unchaperoned, so he pretends to be her tutor and takes her on a fine adventure. n nBestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, brings her sparkling wit to this story with a Shakespearean twist.n nA daring escapen nPenelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin.

Dressed in boy's clothing, she's fleeing from London when she's discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham, himself on the verge of the most momentous decision of his life.n nAnd a heroic rescuen nWhen Sir Richard encounters the lovely young fugitive, he knows he can't allow her to travel to the countryside all alone, so he offers himself as her protector. As it happens, at that very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own...n nPraise for Georgette Heyer: n nA writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds.--Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraphn nTriumphantly good...Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.--India Knight, Sunday Telegraphn nHer books sparkle with wit and style.--Publishers Weeklyn