The Great Roxhythe

At the glittering court of Charles II, the Marquis of Roxhythe shines as the king's most dazzling favorite: handsome, wealthy, impeccably stylish, and impossible to read. Admired for his wit and resented for his influence, he moves through Whitehall as a man both trusted and suspected, until a private summons from Charles draws him into a dangerous political design involving the Triple Alliance, French money, and the Prince of Orange. Sent secretly to the Hague under cover of royal displeasure, Roxhythe accepts the mission on his own terms, insisting on control, practicality, and a capable companion in the young Christopher Dart. As court gossip, foreign intrigue, and whispered suspicions gather around him, Roxhythe must navigate not only diplomacy but the sharper hazards of Restoration society. Lady Frances challenges him over a vulnerable woman he has hurt, revealing both his evasions and a rare trace of sincerity, while Millicent's heartbreak and Sir Henry Crewe's jealous fury escalate into a confrontation that ends in humiliation rather than a duel. Throughout, Georgette Heyer blends political maneuvering, romantic tension, and sparkling dialogue in a world where honor is fragile, appearances deceive, and every favor at court carries a price. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.