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| London - 1816 Eleanor Law, who prefers to be a wallflower, is rather surprised to find herself under the mistletoe at a Christmas ball with a rather handsome stranger demanding the requisite kiss. But it happened, and she shocked herself by enjoying the brief event. His overt flirting also surprised her, as she was having fun sparring with him. Introducing himself as Henri Bonheur, Comte de Carabas to Ellie and her friend Daisy, he is quite intriguing. Ellie, Daisy, and their friend, Tess, are the backbone, and only members of King & Company, a small private investigation company in London. They purport to work for Charles King, but there is no such person. When asked by a Mr. Bullock to be introduced to Mr. King, the ladies insist that he is too busy, and that one of them would help him. A very valuable book has been stolen from an exhibit he runs, a book once owned by Napoleon, and Bullock will only speak to Mr. King. That is when "Henri Bonheur" ambles up and introduces himself as King! Just who is Henri Bonheur? He claims to be a reformed scoundrel, vowing not to continue with his thieving ways. But he will be more than happy to help King & Company work with Mr. Bullock. Ellie isn't as convinced as she is entranced with Henri, who now wants to be called Harry. He is, however, very clever, and soon the two are embroiled in an international experience, as well as a potential love affair! Danger lurks, and Harry's past catches up with him, but he and Ellie are determined to finish this adventure, and to discover more about each other. Which event will be the most dangerous? HOW TO FALL FOR A SCOUNDREL continues the story of Her Majesty's Rebels with a thoroughly enjoyable tale. Jani Brooks |
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HOW TO FALL FOR A SCOUNDREL - Kate Bateman