About “The Corinthian”

Sir Richard Wyndham, a notable whip and Corinthian, considers a loveless marriage when he encounters Penelope Creed, a young woman fleeing London in boy's clothing to avoid an unwanted union with her repulsive cousin. He offers to protect her during her flight across the countryside, where they face dangers including a stagecoach overturn, thieves, and a murder investigation, ultimately becoming drawn together by circumstance and emotion.

Book details

Published
1940
Latest edition
1940 · ISBN 9780373834488
ISBN
9780373834488

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How many pages is The Corinthian?

The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer has 816 pages.

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