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The Black Moth
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025311692
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Black Moth is a captivating historical adventure and the debut novel of celebrated author Georgette Heyer. Set in the opulent and dangerous world of 18th-century England, the story follows Lord Jack Carstares, a nobleman who has been living in exile as a highwayman. After taking the blame for a cheating scandal to protect his brother's reputation, Jack has embraced a life of shadows and danger on the open road.
His solitary existence is transformed when he intervenes to rescue the beautiful Diana Beauleigh from the clutches of the villainous Duke of Andover, known as the Black Moth. As Jack is drawn back into the world of high society and aristocratic intrigue, he must navigate a web of honor, betrayal, and romance. Heyer's masterful prose brings the Georgian era to life with wit, vivid period detail, and a compelling cast of characters. A foundational work in the genre of historical romance, The Black Moth offers a thrilling blend of suspenseful action and sophisticated social drama, exploring themes of sacrifice and redemption in a world where reputation is everything.
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