![]() ![]() But as they unravel the mystery of the missing orphans, they uncover a trail leading to the upper echelons of society and a ruthless and clever criminal adept at pulling strings who, becoming aware of them and their efforts, is only too ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the intrigues of the human heart. And as he's in dire need of an excuse to avoid said insipid misses, he accepts her challenge, never dreaming she and it will consume his every waking hour.Įnlisting the aid of Inspector Basil Stokes of the fledgling Scotland Yard, they infiltrate the streets of London's notorious East End. Her bold beauty and undeniable brains make a striking contrast to the usual insipid ton misses. ![]() Throwing caution to the wind, defying every rule for unmarried ladies, she appears on his doorstep late one night determined to recruit his talents.īarnaby is intrigued-both by her problem and her. Despite his skills-or perhaps because of them-he makes Penelope distinctly uncomfortable, but the stakes are too grave. His pedigree, relentless intelligence, and discretion make him a deadly avenger in an elegant guise. Handsome scion of a noble house, Adair has made a name for himself in certain circles where his powers of observation and deduction have seen him solve several serious and unsavory crimes within the ton. But as they unravel the mystery of the missing orphans, they uncover a trail leading to the upper echelons of society and a ruthless and clever criminal adept at pulling strings who, becoming aware of them and their efforts, is only too ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the intrigues of the human heart. Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her-Barnaby Adair. Yet Penelope is anything but a pretty face in a satin gown-forceful, willful, and blunt to a fault, she has for years devoted her considerable energy and intelligence to caring for the forgotten orphans of London's sooty and seamier streets.īut now her charges are mysteriously disappearing. Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every advantage-wealth, position, and beauty. Where the heart leads As Barnaby and Penelope unravel the mystery of the missing children, they uncover a shocking trail that leads to the upper echelons of society, and a ruthless criminal who is ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the irresistible intrigues of the heart. and Laurens pulls back the curtain that has hidden it from us-until now. But outside that glittering circle lay another world. especially the exclusive enclave of luxury in which the aristocracy lived in wealth and comfort. especially the exclusive enclave of luxury in which the. New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows the world of Regency London. New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows the world of Regency London. ![]()
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