The Highwayman
Victorian Rebels
A widow's childhood connection with London's most dangerous criminal resurfaces in a dark, high-emotion Victorian romance. Content notes: violence and trauma.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 368 pages
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The Highwayman
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A widowed woman is thrust back into the life of her dangerous childhood love in a high-stakes Victorian romance.
- Fans of dark historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-emotion narratives
- Intense
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
The narrative follows a widow whose life intersects once again with a man from her past—now known as a notorious criminal. As they navigate their shared history, the two are drawn into a dark, emotionally charged journey.
Central Conflict
The tension between a widow's current status and her dangerous, lingering connection to a man from her childhood who is now a criminal.
Setting
Victorian London
Strengths
- Strong established atmosphere
- Clear emotional stakes
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Kerrigan Byrne
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781466887404
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