Georgette Heyer – April Lady – Pan Books 1970 – Vintage Regency Romance – Bold Orange Edition

A light-hearted tale of young love, misunderstanding, and masked highwaymen, April Lady is classic Georgette Heyer at her frothy Regency best. This is the 1970 Pan Books edition, featuring the distinctive oval-framed illustrated cover set against a bright orange background.

📖 Book Details:

   •   Title: April Lady

   •   Author: Georgette Heyer

   •   Publisher: Pan Books Ltd., London

   •   Edition: 1970

   •   First Published: 1957 by William Heinemann Ltd.

   •   ISBN: 330 02423 X

   •   Printed by: Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press), Ltd., Bungay, Suffolk

🎨 Cover Art:

An exciting scene of Regency drama: a masked highwayman confronts two fashionable ladies inside a carriage. Framed within a bold orange surround, this Pan cover is part of the iconic uniform series released in the late 1960s to early ’70s, known for their vibrant designs and romantic vignettes.

📚 About the Novel:

Young bride Nell Cardross finds herself navigating high society—and high debt—while her reserved husband remains aloof. Enter her flamboyant brother, a meddling mother-in-law, and a dangerous misunderstanding or two. Will love win out over pride and confusion?

📝 Condition:

Very good condition. Cover is clean and bold with minimal wear. Spine firm and uncreased. Light age-toning to pages. A well-kept vintage example. See photos for detailed condition.

💡 Why This Edition?

This edition is part of the sought-after Pan Books illustrated series of the 1970s. With consistent stylised artwork and vivid frames, they appeal to collectors and Heyer enthusiasts seeking matching vintage sets.