The Black Moth

De: Georgette Heyer

Narrado por: Gabrielle de Cuir

The debut novel from the creator of the Regency genre of romance fiction

Based on a story she had written for her brother and published when she was 19 years old, The Black Moth is set during the Georgian era in the 1750s and follows Lord Jack Carstares, the eldest son of the Earl of Wyncham. Six years ago, Jack took the blame when his younger brother Richard cheated at cards. Jack consequently faced social exile and fled England for the European continent. He has now secretly returned, robbing carriages as a highwayman.

One day, he rescues Miss Diana Beauleigh when she is almost abducted by the Duke of Andover. Jack and Diana fall in love, but his troubled past and current profession threaten their happiness.

In a contemporary review published in 1921, the Times Literary Supplement deemed the protagonist Jack a “fascinating hero of romance” and added that the novel was “a well-filled story which keeps the reader pleased”.

©2009 Georgette Heyer (P)2020 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

An excellent match…

…between the story and the performance.
In all honesty it took a couple of chapters for me to “get into” the rhythm of the story, but I came to love it more and more. Mrs Heyer knew how to juggle many characters and each of their own storyline. Storylines that would melt together into satisfying new beginnings.
And then of course there are the lively and very real dialogues that here and there brings a smile to one’s face.

Love the story and characters. Flawed and lively.

Great narration and wonderful story. Georgette Heyer is a favorite. If you don’t know her work-it is simply written with excellent character development. Romance is a bonus.
Love the Era as well.

Splendid tale

Masterly told—intricate plot and well fleshed out characters! I loved following the trials and tribulations of Jack, Diana, Lavinia, and Dick. And even evil Tracy is somewhat reformed at the end!

This is how a Heyer book ought to be read

I will be looking for more books read by this person. She was quite talented. And I think we know that Heyer gives people a challenge with voices!

As for the book itself, this is probably my 4th time going through the book, but my first listen. The mix of humor, historical accuracy, and interesting characters keeps me coming back for more Georgette Heyer. Couldn't recommend this book (her first published) higher.

loved it

love this author so much!! the reader did a very creditable job with tone and emphasis.

narrator brought this story to life in an unexpected way

witty Heyer quips, irreverent character responses and exciting suspense culminate into an engaging audio experience of this classic book.

A Shift Changer: Oh, Take Me Now Lord!

The Black Moth is a period romance that falls a little short of the status of literature. While rich in historical details, flavored with comedy, and powered by swashbuckling bejeweled aristocrats in gold leggings, the plot is fairly contrived but that does not really matter. The romance remains as fresh spring rain or the lather of my Lord's stallion. Gabrielle de Cuir is to be commended for her wonderful reading, which carries the narrative, along with the reader, off.

Delicious!

Heyer's writing and characters are absolutely delightful. I love period pieces (historical romances) and thanks to the author's witty style, I felt as though I were right there! It's a great historical novel. Especially as I now see it was written when she was a teenager!?!?! The narrator nailed the tone and the characters. Accents, men, women, action scenes ... it's all there. I hope this narrator does more Heyer; I'd certainly listen. Such fun!

An Early and Immature Georgette Heyer Story

GH's writing seems stronger in her later works. I also didn't take to be this reader; sped up the audio to > 1.5 times the original rate.

Disappointing

The narrator is dreadful. If I could give a negative star I would. Terrible accents, awful drawl making a great story very boring.