Georgette Heyer letter to Rachel Ferguson, 1938 Jan. 23.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Georgette Heyer letter to Rachel Ferguson, 1938 Jan. 23.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53917420

Georgette Heyer writes to Rachel Ferguson, 23 Jan. 1938, in response to an earlier letter, discussing the notion of making a dramatic version of her novel, Regency Buck, in the hopes of filming the story. She also expresses gratitude for compliments to her writing, and evaluates her work in a general way.

4 p. + envelope.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7673075

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Heyer, Georgette, 1902-1974

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fx8q8g (person)

Georgette Heyer was a popular English author credited with originating the historical romance novel. Her meticulously researched period romances, generally set in the Regency, feature simple plots, well-drawn characters, witty dialogue, and a wealth of historical detail. She also wrote mysteries. From the description of Georgette Heyer letter to Rachel Ferguson, 1938 Jan. 23. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53917420 Author. From the...

Ferguson, Rachel, 1893-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6x37628 (person)

Rachel Ferguson was a British author and humorist known for her witty take on Victorian domestic comedy. Trained as an actress, she left the stage and worked in a hospital in World War I. She became drama critic for the Sunday Chronicle, and drew praise for her own play parodies. She was a major contributor to Punch, displaying a wit and charm that later transferred successfully to her novels. She was also active in social reform, notably women's movements. From the description of Ra...