{"product_id":"the-black-moth-paperback-2","title":"The Black Moth - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorgette Heyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Stylish, romantic, sharp, and witty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?Margaret Drabble\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA disgraced lord, a notorious highwayman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the beauty who would steal his heart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Georgette Heyer's first novel?a favorite of readers and a stirring tale to be enjoyed again and again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tale of love and adventure, clearness and charm, and an originality to delight?a tale to stir one's blood.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A romance of the eighteenth century, with a wicked Duke, self-sacrificing elder brother, weak younger brother, highwayman, gambling, abduction, and rescue all complete.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE SATURDAY REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A well-filled story which keeps the reader pleased.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wonderful characters, elegant, witty writing, perfect period detail, and rapturously romantic. Georgette Heyer achieves what the rest of us only aspire to.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKATIE FFORDE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Carstares, the disgraced Earl of Wyncham, left England seven years ago to save his family's honour. Now he is back, roaming his beloved south country in the disguise of a highwayman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her historical novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or private life. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Heyer's large volume of works 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. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 7.96 x 6.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42151409516679,"sku":"9781402219528","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0a36507019598b37a65409fdb4cdcf07.webp?v=1733206866","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-black-moth-paperback-2","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}