This conference, organised jointly by Lucy Cavendish College and Anglia Ruskin University, is aimed at all those with an interest in Heyer's historical novels, whether academics or general readers. It will include formal papers and more informal discussion sessions. We would welcome papers on any aspect of Heyer's historical novels. Possible topics might include:

- her sources and influences
- theoretical approaches to her works
- her critical and popular reception
- gender, sexuality and class
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Proposals for 20 minute papers should be sent to sarah.brown@anglia.ac.uk by 15 July 2009.