The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer
The Black Moth
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Georgette Heyer
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The Black Moth

Georgette Heyer

431 pages • first pub 1921 (view editions)

fiction classics historical romance mysterious slow-paced
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The Black Moth is ideal for readers who savor slow-burn historical romances laced with intrigue, moral dilemmas, and the allure of secret identities set against the lush backdrop of Regency-era England.

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Georgian England. Disgraced Jack Carstares, now rightful Earl of Wyncham, left England seven long years ago, sacrificing his honour for that of his eldest brother when he was accused of cheating at cards. But he is determined not to claim his titl...

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Community Reviews

3.44
based on 776 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

lighthearted: 78%

funny: 57%

emotional: 23%

relaxing: 19%

hopeful: 17%

mysterious: 17%

tense: 6%

informative: 4%

challenging: 2%

Pace

29% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
88% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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