The Highwayman: A Novel Inspired by Alfred Noyes' Poem [Paperback]

Deborah Ballou (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 2002

Dashing and arrogant highwayman, Jeremy Knox, survives his bloody encounter with King George's soldiers . . . barely. The prison theft of his clothes and the unexpected help of a hero-worshipping boy conspire in his favor, and another man swings in his place. The world thinks him dead, and dead he must stay if he's to escape a future hanging.Jeremy's will to recover from his injuries is second only to his desire for revenge on his betrayer. He spurns the kindness of new friends, choosing instead to rely on his former distrust of others to get by. Soon his new life, so dearly bought with the self-sacrifice of his pretty sweetheart, Bess, seems empty and purposeless. A series of misadventures leaves his life hanging in the balance once again. If he's to survive, he must realize before it's too late that the love of a practical young woman and the trust of a family he never thought he'd have are far more precious treasures than the ones he once stole along the Yorkshire roads. The Highwayman takes the reader not only on a spirited ride through eighteenth century England but on one man's journey toward reclamation and renewal.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

'The Highwayman is quite a departure from my first novel, Yeshua Wept, but for me, variety is what keeps writing fun,' says Deborah Ballou, a former technical writer and high school English teacher. 'It's especially wonderful to find a subject that compels me to write, and even more wonderful when my readers enjoy what I've written.' Mrs. Ballou lives in northern California with her husband, son, and daughter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403305935
• ISBN-13: 978-1403305930
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,427,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Highwayman, October 24, 2003

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This review is from: The Highwayman: A Novel Inspired by Alfred Noyes' Poem (Paperback)

Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. I loved reading about Jeremy and all his trials through life. I especially enjoyed the revenge he meted out to those who had harmed him or his family. I would recommend it!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star Review, January 19, 2003

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Judith (Modesto, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Highwayman: A Novel Inspired by Alfred Noyes' Poem (Paperback)

This book has all the elements I enjoy in a story. There is suspense until the final pages, romance, believable characters and settings. You get involved in it and hope the ending is one that is satisfying. It was! A great book.

3.0 out of 5 stars The Highwayman, February 23, 2008

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S. Gladd "write on" (Chester, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Highwayman: A Novel Inspired by Alfred Noyes' Poem (Paperback)

I liked how Ballou created a plausible plot based on the classic poem; however, parents of younger readers, who make up the primary audience, need to be aware of a considerable amount of cursing within the story.