"The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century" by Georgette Heyer is a captivating journey into 18th-century England where secrets and societal expectations clash. The narrative unveils a world filled with romance, high-stakes adventure, and intricate social games. The lives of the elusive Duke of Andover and the disgraced Lord John Carstares become entangled in a web of scandal, mistaken identities, and past rivalries, that propels the plot forward. Living under the alias of Sir Anthony Ferndale, John’s attempt to escape his past is disturbed when his solicitor appears; this encounter reveals a family disgrace tied to a gambling scandal involving his brother. Torn between responsibility and a desire for freedom, John faces an uphill battle to clear his name. Set against a backdrop of elegant ballrooms and dangerous escapades, the characters navigate a world where reputation is everything, setting the stage for dramatic confrontations, unexpected alliances, and the possibility of redemption.
The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century
By Georgette Heyer
In a world of opulence and deceit, a fallen nobleman must confront gambling scandals, past rivalries, and his own brother to reclaim his honor and find love.
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About the AuthorGeorgette Heyer was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."
Georgette Heyer was an English novelist and short-story writer, in both the Regency romance and detective fiction genres. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story conceived for her ailing younger brother into the novel The Black Moth. In 1925 Heyer married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer. The couple spent several years living in Tanganyika Territory and Macedonia before returning to England in 1929. After her novel These Old Shades became popular despite its release during the General Strike, Heyer determined that publicity was not necessary for good sales. For the rest of her life she refused to grant interviews, telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."
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