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Lord Roxhythe is a devoted patriot, loving his king and his county in that order, with an undying passion. When tasked with a difficult mission for King Charles—a task that many would hesitate to accept—Roxhythe accepts without hesitation. Though his contemporaries question whether the king’s interests truly align with those of England, Roxhythe remains steadfast. As a royalist of a different age, he navigates a world of intrigue and adventure, offering rich details of the Tudor period.
First publish date: 1922
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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