A Minion of the Moon: A Romance of the King's Highway

In the bustling days of the nineteenth‑century coach road, the King's Arms at Appleford teems with travelers, horses, and whispered gossip. The inn serves as a pivotal stop for royal mails and runaway lovers alike, its lantern‑lit stables a backdrop for hurried departures. Against a crisp, snow‑covered landscape, the rhythm of clattering wheels sets the stage for a tale of longing and defiance.

Among the hurried passengers is the beautiful Dulcie Peyton, a ward imprisoned by her guardian’s strict plans, and the dashing Captain Pascoe, an officer of modest means determined to claim her heart. Their desperate flight from the oppressive estate of Sir Peter Warrendale ignites both scandal and hope among the inn’s staff and patrons. As word of their escape spreads through the posting‑house, loyalties are tested and secret alliances begin to form. The story follows Dulcie and Pascoe as they navigate a world of social constraints, daring pursuits, and the promise of a love that refuses to be contained.