''Powder and Patch'' is a novel written by
Georgette Heyer under the
pen name
A pen name, also called a ''nom de plume'' or a literary double, is a pseudonym (or, in some cases, a variant form of a real name) adopted by an author and printed on the title page or by-line of their works in place of their real name.
A pen na ...
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
William Henry Heinemann (18 May 1863 – 5 October 1920) was an English publisher of Jewish descent and the founder of the Heinemann publishing house in London.
Early life
On 18 May 1863, Heinemann was born in Surbiton, Surrey, England. Heine ...
minus the original last chapter as ''Powder and Patch''.
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''
External links
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* The full text of
Powder and Patch' at the
Internet Archive
Novels by Georgette Heyer
Historical novels
1930 British novels
Mills & Boon books
1923 British novels
Historical romance novels
British romance novels
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