JUSTAN AUTOR
A Pastiche & Picaresque Adventure
‘Tis a truth universally acknowledged that a gentleman in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However, our hero is in possession of no fortune whatsoever... And thus, we have a History to Relate...
Headline: Somerset, 1865. A Scandal in the Making.
The Hero: Meet Mr Francis Sheringham, a libertine with charm far more substantial than his purse. Cheated out of his ancestral home by the vengeful Lord Grant, Francis turns to the only career left for a desperate gentleman: Highway Robbery.
The Heroine: Enter Miss Vanessa Lockwood, a fiercely independent heiress trapped by the schemes of the very man who ruined Francis.
The Conflict: When the most courteous rogue on the King's Highway crosses paths with such beauty & wealth combined, what will he aim for? her fortune, or something far more dangerous — her heart?
What to Expect:
A rollicking burlesque of mistaken identities, disastrous fancy-dress balls, calamitous kidnappings, and farcical duels.
‘Tis Picaresque. ‘Tis Preposterous. ‘Tis Love & Money.
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Editorial Review
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A Glimpse into 1865
Herein, you shall find a gentleman whose charms are more readily apparent than his prudence, and a heroine whose spirit is as considerable as her fortune. You shall also find those whose motives are governed more by avarice than affection, and whose machinations serve to drive our narrative through sundry trials and misunderstandings.
For Love and Money, those twin pillars upon which so much of mortal existence is precariously balanced, shall be our constant companions—sometimes as allies, but more often as antagonists in the intricate dance of our characters’ fates.
A Taste of our Bounty, for the Sagacious Reader's Amusement
"A sparkling, savvy and thoroughly enjoyable read."
5 stars from The Historical Fiction Company and the “Highly Recommended” award of excellence
The characters in this book emerge as intricately woven, serving the novel's sharp themes which include love versus money, honor versus survival and performance versus authenticity. Surrounding them are well-drawn supporting characters who feel purposeful, each embodying a different facet of the central critique. The pacing helps too. It does not drag but instead, moves fluidly between scenes of high tension and brilliant satire without losing momentum.
