Arriving penniless in London, Finbar O'Neil determines to make his fortune. When a young duchess takes him into her service - and into her bed - his dreams seem fulfilled. But the dalliance cannot last and Fin's ambition lands him in the Fleet prison. There he meets Nancy, serving time for debt and surviving by practising the second oldest profession. When Fin finallyleaves prison, it is the memory of Nancy that says with him. There is one other love in his life - a highly-strung, black colt called Armageddon. Fin knows that Armageddon is the key to fulfilling his dreams - but first he has to buy him. To this end he embarks on the gamble of his life. This eighteenth century adventure combines all the colour of Tom Jones and Moll Flanders. An exciting and memorable read.
- ISBN10 0709071132
- ISBN13 9780709071136
- Publish Date 1 August 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 1 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 242
- Language English