The Black Moth
The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer is a reprint edition published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2009, featuring 355 pages in English. This novel introduces readers to Jack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyndam, who returns to England after seven years in exile. Accused of cheating at cards to protect his brother’s honor, Jack now roams the South Country disguised as a highwayman, where he encounters the beautiful Diana Beauleigh and his old rival, the Duke of Andover.
In this tale of romance and adventure, readers will find a narrative filled with themes of honor, love, and intrigue. The story unfolds with Jack’s attempts to rescue Diana from the clutches of the Duke, showcasing a blend of historical elements and engaging character dynamics. The Black Moth presents a rich tapestry of 18th-century life, complete with gambling, abduction, and the complexities of familial loyalty, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance.
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“Stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty.”
?Margaret Drabble
A disgraced lord, a notorious highwayman
Jack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyndam, left England seven long years ago, sacrificing his honor for that of his brother when he was accused of cheating at cards. Now Jack is back, roaming his beloved South Country in the disguise of a highwayman.
And the beauty who would steal his heart
Not long after Jack’s return, he encounters his old adversary, the libertine Duke of Andover, attempting the abduction of the beautiful Diana Beauleigh. At the point of Jack’s sword, the duke is vanquished, but foiled once, the “Black Moth” has no intention of failing again?
This is Georgette Heyer’s first novel?a favorite of readers and a stirring tale to be enjoyed again and again.
“A tale of love and adventure, clearness and charm, and an originality to delight?a tale to stir one’s blood.”
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT
“A romance of the eighteenth century, with a wicked Duke, self-sacrificing elder brother, weak younger brother, highwayman, gambling, abduction, and rescue all complete.”
THE SATURDAY REVIEW
“A well-filled story which keeps the reader pleased.”
THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
“Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.”
KATIE FFORDE
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