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.

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

Plot summary

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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.

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2005, Powder and Patch ISBN 0-09-947443-3

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