The Unknown Ajax: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

When the proud and aristocratic Darracott family learns that their heir is not the polished gentleman they expected but a young man raised in Yorkshire, consternation reigns. Hugo Darracott, the so-called “Unknown Ajax,” arrives at the ancestral seat with a broad accent, towering height, and an air of rustic simplicity that shocks his refined relatives. Assuming him to be uncouth and slow-witted, the family resolves to endure his presence with strained civility—unaware that Hugo’s apparent artlessness may conceal a sharper mind than any of them suspect.
Within the grand but tension-filled household, rivalries simmer and ambitions clash. Hugo’s quiet observations and unexpected acts of competence gradually unsettle assumptions, while his genial good humor disarms even the haughtiest of critics. Amid family intrigues and a touch of local unrest, Hugo forms a warm connection with his spirited cousin Anthea, whose intelligence and independence match his own hidden depth.
In The Unknown Ajax, Georgette Heyer delivers a richly comic Regency romance filled with wit and affectionate satire. Through sparkling dialogue and vivid period detail, Heyer explores themes of prejudice, pride, and true worth. Beneath the laughter lies a charming love story that proves appearances can be delightfully deceptive.