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OverviewOn the mist-shrouded moors of Nuneaton, twenty-nine-year-old Beth Harland lives a quiet life shaped by poetry, duty, and the safe predictability of home. But when she and her younger sister Anna are summoned to London for the Season, their journey is violently interrupted by a masked highwayman with mismatched eyes - a figure as dangerous as he is unforgettable. In London's glittering ballrooms, Beth is thrust into a world of wealth, power, and hidden agendas. She soon catches the attention of the cold and calculating Governor Armitage, a man whose charm conceals ambition, cruelty, and a possessive hunger that tightens around her like a noose. At the same time, Beth finds herself drawn toward the enigmatic Captain Christian Ravenscroft - honourable, reserved, and harbouring secrets that pull him ever closer to the shadows Beth is beginning to fear. When Beth's compassion leads her to an orphanage threatened by the Governor's ruthless schemes, she is plunged deeper into a dangerous conflict between justice and tyranny. And far across the moor, whispers rise of a highwayman preparing to strike again - a man the Governor is determined to trap at any cost. As night falls, two hunts begin: one for the notorious rider of the moor... and one for Beth herself. Swept into a world where loyalty is tested, hearts are risked, and freedom hangs by a thread, Beth must discover whether the greatest threat she faces is the Governor's iron grip - or the truth behind the man in the mask who haunts her dreams. A tale of passion, peril, and a love forged between darkness and moonlight, The Highwayman blends gothic romance with high-stakes adventure in a story where every choice carries a price - and every shadow hides a secret. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Persephone WellsPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.395kg ISBN: 9798277619186Pages: 294 Publication Date: 16 December 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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