The Masked Robber's Secret

THE MASKED ROBBER'S SECRET - THE MASKED ROBBER SERIES

In the heart of nineteenth-century Cape Colony, a masked figure rides under the cover of darkness, delivering swift justice to the corrupt and championing the oppressed. The Masked Robber, feared and admired in equal measure, is a symbol of rebellion in a land rife with injustice. For the elite, he is a criminal. For the struggling farmers and middle class, he is a hero.

Amidst this backdrop arrives James Surrock, the ambitious and cunning Earl of Heatly, fleeing London’s high society after duels, scandals, and mounting debts. James sets his sights on the sprawling wealth of his estranged cousin, Jean de Moreaux, whose Cape Colony estate overflows with luxury. Jean, poised to marry the enchanting farmer’s daughter Willa Rossouw, appears to have left behind a mysterious past. Yet rumors of the Masked Robber’s resurgence send shockwaves through the colony, and James suspects that his cousin may harbor dangerous secrets. As James ingratiates himself into Jean’s world, he becomes embroiled in the colony’s simmering tensions. Daring heists, masked vigilantes, and brutal retribution against corrupt speculators fan the flames of unrest. While James schemes to sabotage Jean’s engagement and seize his fortune, the legend of the Masked Robber looms ever larger. Could Jean himself be tied to this shadowy figure, or is the truth even more complex?

Through moonlit raids, elegant Cape Dutch mansions, and the sweeping landscapes of the colony, The Masked Robber’s Secret weaves a tale of love, vengeance, and deception. Willa, caught between her love for Jean and the chaos surrounding her, becomes an unwitting pawn in James’s game. Meanwhile, the Masked Robber’s actions grow bolder, threatening to expose long-buried secrets that could upend lives. This sixth installment in Gerrie Radlof’s acclaimed Masked Robber series is a thrilling journey into a world where justice wears a mask and every shadow hides a secret. Packed with intrigue, romance, and suspense, the story delves into the clash between wealth and poverty, tradition and rebellion, and the unyielding pursuit of power.

Who is the Masked Robber? Will James succeed in his ruthless plans, or will the shadows of the past catch up with him? Discover a tale where honor, love, and betrayal collide in the The Masked Robber’s Secret.

© 2024 Pieter Haasbroek (E-bok): 9781776491261

Översättare: Pieter Haasbroek, AI

Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 17 december 2024