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These Old Shades is a historical romance novel by Georgette Heyer, first published in 1926 and set chiefly in eighteenth-century France. Its plot follows Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, after he acquires the services of Léon, a red-haired youth who is eventually revealed to be a young woman named Léonie. The novel combines aristocratic intrigue, concealed identity, revenge, and romance, and later became connected to Heyer's Alastair family novels.
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These Old Shades ranks #14 of 129 in the Romance Novel ranking, behind The Kiss Quotient, ahead of Yours Truly.
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How good is These Old Shades?
These Old Shades scores 8.10/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Romance Novel category. Important early Heyer historical with strong reputation, but melodrama and age-gap dynamics feel dated.
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