The Broad Highway Ahead - Regency Romance Trilogy
Jeffery Farnol
Belletristik / Historische Romane und Erzählungen
Beschreibung
The Broad Highway Trilogy follows the exploits of Peter Vibart in his search for his destiny and happiness, experiencing numerous adventures and revelations on his path. Table of Contents: "The Broad Highway" – Peter Vibart was the favorite nephew of his uncle so he was unpleasantly surprised when he heard the uncle's will. It stated that the sum of five hundred thousand pounds shall be paid to either Maurice or Peter Vibart, if either of them marries Lady Sophia Sefton of Cambourne, within one year. Peter never met his cousin Maurice and didn't know what Maurice did to deserve a chance to get the money he felt he deserved. Reluctant to comply with uncle's will, Peter hits the road and goes on an incredible journey full of adventures where he will cross paths with Maurice, find out about the Lady Sophia's secret and discover the true nature behind the uncle's will. "Charmian, Lady Vibart" – Twenty years after the events in The Broad Highway young Richard, son of Peter Vibart is challenged to a duel in Paris buy a gentleman he slapped for disrespecting his mother Charmian. When he hears the news Peter sets of to Paris in order to settle things down. Charmian, however, not willing to risk anything, secretly follows Peter, with an entirely different plan. "The Way Beyond" – Richard Vibart, son of Lady Charmian and Sir Peter, proves to be his father's son by going through numerous wild adventures worthy of Peter's own. However, his way of life gets him in trouble as he becomes involved in a mysterious murder for which he is being accused based of some incredible clues and evidences. An eccentric sleuth Jasper Shrig arrives to young Richard's assistance, trying to get to the bottom of the case.
Kundenbewertungen
Parisian Duels, Eccentric Sleuth, Historical Romance, Family Secrets, Adventurous Journey, Inheritance Dilemma, Regency Romance, Murder Mystery, Wealthy Uncles, Family Legacy