Black Sheep is a sparkling Regency romance by Georgette Heyer set in Bath in 1816–1817. The story focuses on Abigail “Abby” Wendover, a spirited, intelligent guardian to her lively niece Fanny, who becomes infatuated with a handsome but unscrupulous fortune‑hunter. To protect Fanny, Abby enlists the help of Miles Calverleigh, the unconventional “black sheep” of his family — a man with little regard for social expectation but plenty of wit and charm. As Abby navigates family obligations, social foibles and matters of the heart, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Miles despite her best intentions. With clever dialogue, witty social observation and warm romance, this novel is a delightful example of Heyer’s gift for period detail and character‑driven historical fiction.