Powder and Patch

1923 novel by Georgette Heyer

Powder and Patch
First edition (under original name)
AuthorGeorgette Heyer (under pseudionym of Stella Martin)
Original titleThe Transformation of Philip Jettan
LanguageEnglish
GenreGeorgian, Romance
PublisherMills & Boon (1923)
William Heinemann (1930)
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages176

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.

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

  • 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
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Novels by Georgette Heyer
Historical novels
  • The Great Roxhythe (1923)
  • Simon the Coldheart (1925)
  • Beauvallet (1929)
  • The Conqueror (1931)
  • Royal Escape (1938)
  • My Lord John (1975)
Romance novels


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