The Accidental Scoundrel

An absurd novel about love, an elite group of elderly aristocratic criminals, a genius street urchin and a slightly odd horse.

To pass the time, a restless band of ageing aristocrats have taken to stealing rare and priceless items. A young man named Richard gets swept up in their world when he proposes to the daughter of the dangerously unpredictable Lord Rochdale.

Richard isn't particularly comfortable with theft or much of the roguish behaviour that goes with it. However he must prove to Rochdale that he has scoundrel potential if he wants to marry Rochdale's daughter and, more importantly, stay alive.

With the help of a disgruntled horse and a disturbingly talented young runaway, Richard stumbles his way through Rochdale's traps and eventually gains the old man's respect (although he's not entirely sure how).

Now all he has to do is steal a priceless bottle of whisky.

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