In this historical mystery with a supernatural twist, a modern history professor makes a deal with the devil to be transported back to 17th-century London. His mission is to save a woman from being murdered, but upon his arrival in the past, he finds himself in the body of a notorious highwayman. As he navigates the complexities of Restoration England, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and danger. The professor must use his knowledge of history and his wits to solve the mystery, protect the woman he came to save, and find a way back to his own time, all while the clock ticks on the devil's bargain.

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