The Transformation of Philip Jettan -- Georgette Heyer

<b>"If Austen was the first queen of the contemporary romance . . . Heyer is the first of the historical romance."--From the foreword by Sarah MacLean, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake</i></b><br><b> </b><br><b>"One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable."--Stephen Fry, <i>The Guardian</i></b> <p/><b>Philip Jettan is</b> <b>unruly. Unrefined. Unfashionable. But is that what she loves about him?</b> <p/>Previously published as <i>Powder and Patch, </i> this edition of <i>The Transformation of Philip Jettan</i> features the restored final chapter. <p/><b>Cleone Charteris</b> never had to look far to find an eligible bachelor. Her neighbor and best friend since childhood has made no secret of his intentions to marry her. Now that he's a full-grown man, there's only one small problem: He disdains art, fashion, and etiquette--all the things that Cleone cherishes most. If only it were possible to improve a man. . . . <p/><b>Philip Jettan</b> doesn't think there's anything wrong with a man preferring manly things, but he'll do whatever it takes to win Cleone's heart. So Philip travels to Paris, where, under the tutelage of the Marquis de Château-Banvau, he learns to duel, to write poetry, to find the perfect accessory for any outfit. But when the country bumpkin returns home a stylish dandy, he faces an unexpected challenge: convincing Cleone that he's still the same boy who's always loved her.