The Black Moth: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

di Georgette Heyer (Autore)

Cornerstone, 2004

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' Sophie Kinsella _________________ Diana Beauleigh is caught between two men. Seven long years ago, Jack Carstares, the Earl of Wyncham, sacrificed his honour for his brother and has been in exile ever since. Returning to England, Jack pretends to be a gentleman named Sir Anthony Ferndale but makes his living in a most ungentlemanly fashion, as a highwayman and a gambler. When Jack encounters his nemesis, the Duke of Andover, in the midst of kidnapping Diana Beauleigh, the two old enemies come to blows. Can Jack save the beautiful Diana from rakes, kidnap and ruin...? _________________ 'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times 'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' Katie Fforde _________________ Readers love The Black Moth ... ***** 'This is a wonderful story with a fabulous cast of characters.' ***** 'This was my very first Heyer novel and I must admit that I was immensely impressed.' ***** 'This one is a joy to read. ***** 'This book is full of excitement and humour.' ***** 'Just amazing.'

• Autore: Georgette Heyer
• Editore: Cornerstone
• Anno: 2004
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 320 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 129 mm
• Peso: 224 gr.
• EAN: 9780099466192

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