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Set against the bleak, wind‑swept moors of eighteenth‑century England, the story opens at a lonely crossroads where a Royal Proclamation is read beneath an ancient gallows‑tree. The scene is alive with the rustle of gorse, the clatter of a blacksmith’s forge, and a small crowd of weather‑worn men who listen as soldiers in scarlet tunics announce new laws that could change their lives. Amid the looming heather and the echo of an old highwayman’s legend, a mysterious stranger arrives, his presence hinting at danger and hidden motives.
Beyond the formal reading, the narrative follows the blacksmith’s world and the rugged folk who inhabit it—shepherds, squatters, and daring outlaws—who must navigate loyalty, love, and the lure of rebellion. As rumors of a charismatic rogue known as Beau Brocade spread, the tale weaves romance with adventure, promising a clash of honor and heart on the wild heath. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid tapestry of rustic life, secret oaths, and the promise of a daring rescue.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (420K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1947
Best known for creating the daring hero of The Scarlet Pimpernel, this Hungarian-born British writer helped shape the modern adventure tale. She also wrote plays, detective stories, and historical fiction with a strong sense of drama and pace.
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