The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century by Georgette Heyer

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Author Heyer, Georgette, 1902-1974
Title The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century
Alternate Title The Black Moth: A Romance of the 18th Century
Alternate Title The Black Moth: A Romance of the Eighteenth Century
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century" by Georgette Heyer is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around themes of romance, adventure, and social intrigue. The narrative introduces intriguing characters such as Hugh Tracy Clare Belmanoir, Duke of Andover, and Lord John Carstares, whose lives intertwine amidst scandal and deception in Regency England. The opening of the novel presents a vivid prologue featuring the Duke meticulously writing a letter, showcasing his complex character with references to past romantic entanglements and personal rivalries. The scene shifts to a quaint inn, where John Carstares, living under a false identity as Sir Anthony Ferndale, is discovered by his solicitor, Mr. Warburton. They discuss John's past disgrace connected to a gambling scandal involving his brother, Richard. The tension between the brothers and John's reluctance to return home, along with hints of an uncertain future filled with both danger and redemption, sets the stage for a compelling story filled with intrigue and dramatic stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Regency fiction
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 38703
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Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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