Devan and Eve reconvene to discuss The Masqueraders, a return to the Georgian period that proves to be one of the most fascinating and enjoyable reads so far.
Content warnings: misogyny, gender essentialism, transphobia, racism, classism
30 Sept 2026
Helen
Eve and Devan read Helen, the second of Heyer's contemporary novels and the third of the books so far to be removed from publication by Heyer later in her career.
Content notes: classism, misogyny, death of a parent, dicussion of incest and incestuous subtext, world war I.
31 Aug 2026
These Old Shades
We're back for episode 6 in what proves to be the longest episode yet, as Eve and Devan dig into These Old Shades, a book that simply has so much going on.
Content notes: Classism, transphobia, misogyny, suicide. At 2.28.50 Eve reads a brief section of the book that includes a description of suicide. It ends at 2.29.40.
31 Jul 2026
Simon the Coldheart
Devan and Eve turn to Heyer's first medieval novel, and find some old habits, some new developments, and the start of what will prove to be an ongoing trend in Heyer's work.
Content warnings: Misogyny and gendered violence, sexual assault, fatphobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, transphobia.
30 Jun 2026
Powder and Patch
Devan and Eve read Georgette Heyer's fourth book, originally titled The Transformation of Philip Jettan and later republished as Powder and Patch.
Content notes: gender essentialism, racism, xenophobia, classism.
31 May 2026
Instead of the Thorn
Instead of the Thorn is Georgette Heyer's third novel, which she later removed from publication. Eve and Devan read it and have a lot of things to say.
Eve's audio caused some problems this episode, apologies. It hasn't happened again since.
Content notes: Domestic violence, sexual assault, misogyny, emotional abuse, gender essentialism, discussion of incestuous subtext
30 Apr 2026
The Great Roxhythe
Eve and Devan discuss Heyer's second book, The Great Roxhythe, a story about Charles II's fictional spy and confidante.
Content notes: misogyny, violence against Catholics, xenophobia, classism.
31 Mar 2026
The Black Moth
Welcome to Making Heyer, a podcast about reading the works of Georgette Heyer in publication order with a critical lens. In this episode Devan and Eve introduce Heyer, discuss why it's worthwhile to talk about her books, and then chat about The Black Moth.
Content warnings: Misogyny, sexual violence, racism, anti-semetism, colonialism, classism
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