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In this Regency romance, a determined captain discovers an unattended toll-gate and sets out to uncover the circumstances behind the gatekeeper’s disappearance. With cunning and the unexpected help of a rogue, he resolves the mystery and ultimately wins over the heroine’s heart.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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