Witty schemes, sharp dialogue, and a perilous chase through Regency London.
A young adventurer named Peregrine pursues fortune, love, and a way out of debt in a world of fast talkers, jailers, and fashionable danger. This second volume follows his trials, misreads of affections, and the tangled webs that keep him chasing a brighter future.
Peregrine’s keen mind and bold nerve drive him through late-night rooms, bustling streets, and the uneasy mercy of strangers. From flirtations with a mysterious miss to entanglements with sharp-tongued merchants, the story pairs social satire with romantic tension as he navigates trust, betrayal, and the price of ambition.
- Meet a cast of witty, unsentimental London characters who test Peregrine’s nerve and wit.
- Experience fast-paced episodes of deception, misadventure, and unexpected aid from unlikely friends.
- Follow Peregrine’s trials in and out of custody, as he searches for truth, love, and a path to independence.
- Feel the pull of a budding romance set against a backdrop of social maneuvering and clever dialogue.
Ideal for readers who enjoy literary satire, romance, and vivid, character-driven plots set in historical London.