The Toll-Gate: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

Captain John Staple, recently retired from the army and blessed with an easygoing temperament, finds himself at loose ends while traveling through the English countryside. Missing a turn on a lonely road, he stumbles upon a decaying toll-house whose anxious gatekeeper warns him of a mysterious criminal known as the “Highwayman.” Intrigued rather than alarmed, John decides to investigate. What begins as idle curiosity soon entangles him in a web of smuggling, deception, and long-buried secrets.
At a nearby estate lives the spirited Miss Nell Stornaway, whose sharp intelligence and quiet courage immediately capture John’s attention. The neighborhood is rife with suspicion: a surly cousin, shadowy strangers, and rumors of hidden tunnels all hint that danger lurks beneath the peaceful rural surface. As John’s inquiries deepen, playful banter gives way to genuine peril, and his sense of honor compels him to protect Nell and uncover the truth.
In The Toll-Gate, Georgette Heyer masterfully blends Regency romance with light adventure and mystery. Rich in period atmosphere and sparkling dialogue, the novel offers humor, suspense, and a tender love story. With warmth and wit, Heyer crafts a tale where bravery, loyalty, and affection triumph over greed and intrigue.