Black Moth

Published in 1926, 'Black Moth' is Georgette Heyer's debut novel set in 1752. The story revolves around the rivalry between Devil, the Duke of Andover, and Jack, the Earl of Wyncham, over a beautiful country squire's daughter. Themes of card cheating, familial marital issues, and overwhelming debts create a rich backdrop for this historical romance, notable for being Heyer's first work and the only one currently in the public domain.