<p>Wealthy Cynster connection Penelope Ashford has devoted herself not to making a perfect society match but to rescuing young orphans from London's streets. But when her charges start disappearing she turns to attractive Barnaby Adair for help. A deadly avenger in an elegant guise Barnaby has solved crimes before and can go where few others in society can. </p><p>Barnaby finds Penelope's combination of beauty and brains irresistible. Together they work to unravel the mystery of the missing children uncovering a trail that leads them to the upper echelons of society. Soon they face an enemy all too ready to destroy all they hold dear including their newfound understanding of love . . . and the intrigues of the human heart. </p>