The Great Roxhythe

Instead of the Thorn

Instead of the Thorn is Georgette Heyer's third novel, which she later removed from publication. Eve and Devan read it and have a lot of things to say. Eve's audio caused some problems this episode, apologies. It hasn't happened again since. Content notes: Domestic violence, sexual assault, misogyny, emotional abuse, gender essentialism, discussion of incestuous subtext

The Great Roxhythe

Eve and Devan discuss Heyer's second book, The Great Roxhythe, a story about Charles II's fictional spy and confidante. Content notes: misogyny, violence against Catholics, xenophobia, classism.

The Black Moth

Welcome to Making Heyer, a podcast about reading the works of Georgette Heyer in publication order with a critical lens. In this episode Devan and Eve introduce Heyer, discuss why it's worthwhile to talk about her books, and then chat about The Black Moth. Content warnings: Misogyny, sexual violence, racism, anti-semetism, colonialism, classism