'Taking to the highway' was often considered an understandable choice for a man in desperate circumstances, particularly if he operated with skill and flair. Others became known for their daring, such as Dick Turpin, who rode 200 miles in two days to establish an alibi for a certain robbery. Some highwaymen developed and nurtured gallant Robin Hood-esque reputations, stealing nothing more than a kiss on the hand from ladies.
The lack of an organized police system, the quality of the roads, and the cumbersome banking industry made travelers profitable prey for men (and women). Highway robbery was around for centuries in England.
The second book in the Reece Family trilogy, following What a Gentleman Wants and preceding A Rake's Guide to Seduction.
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