The Nest of the Sparrowhawk

The Nest of the Sparrowhawk is a gripping tale of greed, deception, and hidden identities set in Puritan England. The novel follows Sir Marmaduke de Chevasse, a cunning and unscrupulous man whose outward piety masks a ruthless scheme: to trick his beautiful young ward, Lady Sue, into marriage and seize her fortune. But beneath the quiet surface of the Kent countryside, secrets fester and dangers grow. With disguises, forged letters, and sinister plots, Orczy builds a tense and atmospheric story that blends romance with dark intrigue. Both a historical mystery and a moral drama, The Nest of the Sparrowhawk showcases Orczy's gift for weaving suspense, betrayal, and passion into a tale of justice and retribution.