| The Black Moth Contributor(s): Heyer, Georgette (Author) |
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ISBN: 1402219520 ISBN-13: 9781402219528 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2009 Annotation: Jack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyncham, left England seven years ago to save his family's honor. Now he is back, roaming his beloved south country in the disguise of a highwayman. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Romance - Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2009038561 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.56" W x 7.96" (0.86 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty. 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. A romance of the eighteenth century, with a wicked Duke, self-sacrificing elder brother, weak younger brother, highwayman, gambling, abduction, and rescue all complete. A well-filled story which keeps the reader pleased. Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heyer, Georgette: - Georgette Heyer's novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades. English Heritage has awarded Georgette Heyer one of their prestigious Blue Plaques, designating her Wimbledon home as the residence of an important figure in British history. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success. Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. A very private woman, she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard. |