The Masked Robber Series - The Masked Robber #1

"The Masked Robber" by Gerrie Radlof is the first book in an exciting historical fiction series depicting the politics and social tensions of 19th-century South African colonial life. The story follows the adventures of the mysterious Masked Robber, a daring outlaw who leads a band of loyal followers as they fight injustice in the Cape Colony.
In this first book of the Masked Robber series, we are introduced to the legendary Masked Robber alias Jean de Moreaux, as he dramatically appears one night to confront his arch-nemesis and cousin, the wealthy nobleman Count Paul de Moreaux. A tense rivalry exists between these two men, linked to a murky crime in their pasts in England that ruined the Masked Robber's fortunes. De Moreaux has accused the Masked Robber of a terrible murder, leading to his exile. But who is telling the truth? The robber's identity remains cloaked in secrecy as he defiantly harasses officials of the British government. To some he is a romantic hero, stealing from the rich to give to the poor like a modern Robin Hood. To others, he is a dangerous menace. Rumors swirl about his origins and motives. The story follows several intertwining plot threads centered around the Masked Robber. Young Willa Rossouw finds herself enthralled by both the Masked Robber and Paul de Moreaux after encounters with each of them, not realizing their real connection. She must navigate her feelings as she uncovers secrets that overturn her perceptions.
(This is the first book in the series that consists out of 9 books).