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The Toll-Gate
Georgette Heyer
#UE8422 Paperback, 313 pages; 2011 (1954) $13.99
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  Captain John Staple, having spent years in the British army fighting Napoleon, is a dashing, courageous man of action who finds civilian life as a gentleman somewhat slow. But his interest is piqued on the road when he comes upon a young boy whose father, the toll-keeper, has disappeared. Staple investigates the mystery while serving as the replacement toll-keeper. After a short time he meets a menagerie of ruffians, as well as the saucy Lady Nell Stornaway, who is as sharp-witted and unconventional as Staple. The lady is contending with her own problems, including a wayward guest whose unwelcome hands are as quick as his temper! With her own signature wit and talent for capturing the perfect dialogue, Georgette Heyer has expertly wrapped intrigue, suspense, romance, and humor into a deft novel you won't want to put down. (CHH)