The Toll-gate
The Toll-gate by Georgette Heyer, published by Sourcebooks Casablanca in 2011, is a historical romance novel that spans 313 pages. This edition presents a captivating tale centered on Captain John Staple, who, after returning from the battlefront, finds himself bored with his quiet life in the countryside. His curiosity is piqued when he uncovers a mystery involving a missing toll-gate keeper, prompting him to embark on an investigation that leads to unexpected adventures.
Readers will discover a blend of intrigue and romance as Captain Staple encounters the enigmatic Lady Nell Stornaway. The narrative unfolds with his efforts to rescue her from unsavory relatives, revealing challenges that test his courage and wit. The story is set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century England, incorporating elements of fiction and Regency themes. This edition offers a glimpse into Heyer’s signature style, characterized by humorous dialogue and engaging storytelling.
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The Queen of Regency Romance, bestselling author Georgette Heyer, enchants readers with what the New Yorker called “a witty cheerful extravaganza.”
His exploits were legendary…
Captain John Staple, back from the battlefront, is already bored with his quiet civilian life in the country. When he stumbles upon a mystery involving a disappearing toll-gate keeper, nothing could keep the adventure-loving captain from investigating.
But winning her will be his greatest yet…
The plot thickens when John encounters the enigmatic Lady Nell Stornaway and soon learns that rescuing her from her unsavory relatives makes even the most ferocious cavalry charge look like a particularly tame hand of loo. Between hiding his true identity from Nell and the arrival in the neighborhood of some distinctly shady characters, Captain Staple finds himself embarked on the adventure–and romance–of a lifetime.
Praise for The Toll-Gate:
“Spritely and good fun.”–New York Herald Tribune
“Once again Georgette Heyer has directed her comic genius along the fictional highway of early nineteenth-century England, but this time…cleaves with refreshing persistence to the commoner levels of life.”–Chicago Sunday Tribune
“Told in elegant prose with exceptionally humorous dialogue by the Queen of Regency romance.”–Good Book Guide
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