Beauvallet
1929
Beauvallet is a historical adventure novel by Georgette Heyer, first published in 1929. Set in the late 19th to early 20th century, it follows Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, an English freebooter, as he engages in a naval battle against a Spanish galleon, the 'Santa Maria'. During the conflict, he encounters Doña Dominica, the captain's daughter, and vows to win her heart while navigating the dangers of piracy and romance. The novel blends adventure, humor, and a spirited love story, showcasing Beauvallet's daring exploits and charm.
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“A voice that to Dominica's fancy seemed to hold all the sunshine and the salt wind of fine days at sea smote her ears.””
— Georgette Heyer
“Ah, if there were a man brave enough to dare so much for love--!’‘He stands before you. What will you give him?’She got up, a hand at her bosom. ‘If he dares so much”
— Georgette Heyer
“I do not know how the English ladies can bear with you, señor.’He looked merrily down at her. ‘Why, I have not called upon them to bear with me, señora.’She faced him suddenly. ‘You will scarce have me believe you have not trifled often and often!’ she said hotly. ‘No doubt ye deem women of small account!’‘I do not neem you of small account, child.’She smiled disdainfully. ‘You are mightily apt. Do you use this manner with the English ladies, pray?’‘Nay, sweetheart, this is the manner I use,’ Sir Nicholas answered, and promptly kissed her.””
— Georgette Heyer
“Dominica looked at him indignantly. He was abominable, and to matters the more insupportable he had a smile that set a poor maid's heart in a flutter.””
— Georgette Heyer
“Senora--I do not like my cousin enough!"Dona Beatrice was not at all disturbed. "No, my love, I had not supposed you did. I find him very lamentable myself, and I bore him. But what has that to do with marriage? Do not make that singular error of confusing liking with marriage. It has nothing to do with it.""I choose to think it has, aunt. I could not marry where I did not love."Her aunt yawned behind her fan; she looked amused, tolerant. "Be advised by me, my dear, and be rid of such notions. Marry for convenience and love at discretion. I assure you, these things smoothe themselves when one is married. As a maid you are bound to be prim. It is all very different when you are comfortably established."Dominica stared, and could not forbear a giggle. "Do you advise me to wed my cousin, senora, for the sake of taking a lover afterwards?" she asked, half-shocked, half-entertained."Certainly, child, if you wish. Only pray use discretion. Scandal is very odious.””
— Georgette Heyer
“Lady, you called me a mocker, but for once I do not jest. Hear my solemn promise! I will make you an Englishwoman before a year is gone by. And so seal my bond.' He bent his handsome head quickly, and kissed her lips before she could stop him.””
— Georgette Heyer
“Dominica looked at him indignantly. He was abominable, and to make matters the more insupportable he had a smile that set a poor maid's heart in a flutter.””
— Georgette Heyer
