Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer is a swashbuckling historical romance and the second book in the Beauvallet Dynasty series. Set in the turbulent Elizabethan era, this adventure follows the daring exploits of Sir Nicholas Beauvallet, a fearless privateer nicknamed ‘Mad Nicholas’ by his friends and known as the ‘Scourge of Spain’ by his enemies. A favourite of Queen Elizabeth, Beauvallet’s fearless command of the high seas places him alongside legendary figures like Sir Francis Drake.
When Beauvallet captures a Spanish galleon, he encounters the spirited and beautiful Doña Dominica de Rada y Sylva and her ailing father. True to his honour, he promises to return them safely to Spain. However, his vow soon becomes complicated by his growing affection for Dominica and the deadly political intrigue awaiting him in enemy territory. Determined to make Dominica his bride, Beauvallet embarks on a perilous mission that tests both his courage and cunning.
