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Jack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyncham, left England seven years ago to save his familys honor. Now he is back, roaming his beloved south country in the disguise of a highwayman. n nStylish, romantic, sharp, and witty.n n?Margaret Drabblen nA disgraced lord, a notorious highwaymann nJack 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.n nAnd the beauty who would steal his heartn nNot long after Jacks return, he encounters his old adversary, the libertine Duke of Andover, attempting the abduction of the beautiful Diana Beauleigh. At the point of Jacks sword, the duke is vanquished, but foiled once, the Black Moth has no intention of failing again?n nThis is Georgette Heyers first novel?a favorite of readers and a stirring tale to be enjoyed again and again.n nA tale of love and adventure, clearness and charm, and an originality to delight?a tale to stir ones blood.n nBOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPTn nA romance of the eighteenth century, with a wicked Duke, self-sacrificing elder brother, weak younger brother, highwayman, gambling, abduction, and rescue all complete.n nTHE SATURDAY REVIEWn nA well-filled story which keeps the reader pleased.n nTHE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTn nWonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.n nKATIE FFORDEn
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