| Author |
Heyer, Georgette, 1902-1974 |
| Title |
The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIIIth Century
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| Alternate Title |
The Black Moth: A Romance of the 18th Century
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| Alternate Title |
The Black Moth: A Romance of the Eighteenth Century
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham & Laura McDonald (http://www.girlebooks.com), Marc D'Hooghe
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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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Regency fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38703 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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