Barbara is in the care of her uncle down at Aylingford Abbey. She has few friends, but she has plenty of suitors. The problem is that she can't get a particular set of gray eyes out of her mind. Once she finds out those eyes also belong to a highwayman, she is conflicted. Can she truly love a criminal?
I have to say, this was such an enjoyable book. Was it a bit cheesy on the romance at times? Sure, but she's not the normal damsel in distress that's useless and whines all the time. And half the time, it was the men who were fawning over her. I loved the little twists and turns in the plot. They were so unexpected and so well done, especially in a book written in 1910. I do wish a bit more had been made of the whole "Children of the Devil" thing. The author dedicated a whole chapter to it then it just melted away for the most part.
Anyway, this was a real joy when I needed it. LOVED the Galloping Hermit and will remember him as one of my favorite character names of all time. I read this one in two days and have no regrets doing so. Long live the Galloping Hermit! Great Book!
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