Books like Royal Escape by Georgette Heyer

Following the crushing defeat of the Battle of Worcester in 1650, the young Charles II is forced to abandon his throne and flee for his life. Under Cromwell's regime, he must travel unseen through England to a Channel port and board a ship bound for France. For six weeks his survival depends on hiding in the countryside, adopting a servant’s disguise, and avoiding heavily guarded borders. His loyal courtiers are astonished by his willingness to mingle openly with lower‑rank servants. Two young women prove pivotal to his escape, one becoming a lifelong friend. Miss Juliana Coningsby, a well‑brought‑up young lady, finds her tranquil life disrupted when Charles, the hunted king, arrives in her aristocratic household. With the king in need of a fresh disguise, Juliana is asked to pose as a bridegroom on a wedding journey, a role that could endanger both of them but offers the escape route they both require.

First publish date: 1938