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The —, 1954 novel by Georgette Heyer novel whose protagonist is Captain John Staple (8)

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tollgate

(Other definitions for tollgate that I've seen before include "Barrier where travellers pay" , "Barrier where payment is demanded to go further" , "Where travellers must pay to continue their journey" , "Road barrier with charges" , "Through which travellers must pay to pass" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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