Powder and Patch
1923 novel by Georgette Heyer
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Powder and Patch is a novel written by Georgette Heyer under the pen name Stella Martin. It was originally titled The Transformation of Philip Jettan when published by Mills & Boon in 1923. In 1930, the book was republished by William Heinemann minus the original last chapter as Powder and Patch.
AuthorGeorgette Heyer (under pseudionym of Stella Martin)
OriginaltitleThe Transformation of Philip Jettan
LanguageEnglish
First edition (under original name) | |
| Author | Georgette Heyer (under pseudionym of Stella Martin) |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Transformation of Philip Jettan |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Georgian, Romance |
| Publisher | Mills & Boon (1923) William Heinemann (1930) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 176 |
Plot summary
Philip Jettan, a handsome and sturdy but tongue-tied youth, is rejected by his true love, Cleone, because he is not foppish enough. He resolves to improve himself and travels to Paris, where he becomes a sensation. Once he returns, however, Cleone realizes she wants the old Philip in place of the "painted puppy" she has received.
References
2005, Powder and Patch ISBN 0-09-947443-3
External links
- The Transformation of Philip Jettan at Standard Ebooks
- The Transformation of Philip Jettan at Project Gutenberg
- The full text of Powder and Patch at the Internet Archive