Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

Set against the sun-drenched roads and bustling capitals of eighteenth-century Europe, this novel follows Monty Navarro, a young man from a modest background determined to claim his birthright as the next Earl of Grantham. To achieve this, he embarks on a traditional Grand Tour accompanied by his cousin and a stern tutor, carrying with him a carefully compiled list of the seven heirs standing between him and the title. What begins as a calculated journey of ambition quickly unravels into an exploration of loyalty, desire, and the rigid social hierarchies that define his world. Through a blend of sharp wit and introspective journal entries, the narrative examines how class, identity, and same-sex attraction intersect in an era of strict etiquette. The story balances meticulous historical detail with a clear emotional focus, offering a thoughtful meditation on the cost of ambition and the quiet courage required to choose authenticity over inherited privilege.