The Nonesuch: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

At the age of five-and-thirty, Sir Waldo Hawkridge, wealthy, handsome, eligible, illustrious, and known as the nonesuch for his athletic prowess, and when he comes north to inspect his unusual inheritance at Broom hall in the West Riding, his arrival leads to the most entertaining of ramifications. When they learned that Sir Waldo Hawkridge was coming, the village gentry were thrown into a flurry. The famed sportsman himself! Heir to an uncounted fortune, and a leader of London society! The local youths idolized "the Nonesuch"; the fathers disapproved; and the mothers and daughters saw him as the most eligible--and elusive--man in the kingdom.
Quick facts about The Nonesuch
- Title: The Nonesuch
- Author: Georgette Heyer
- First published: 1962
- Genre: open library staff picks, fiction, romance
- OpenLibrary ID: OL4092578W
Where to read The Nonesuch
The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Nonesuch about?
At the age of five-and-thirty, Sir Waldo Hawkridge, wealthy, handsome, eligible, illustrious, and known as the nonesuch for his athletic prowess, and when he comes north to inspect his unusual inheritance at Broom hall in the West Riding, his arrival leads to the most entertainin
Who wrote The Nonesuch?
The Nonesuch was written by Georgette Heyer.
When was The Nonesuch published?
The Nonesuch was first published in 1962.



