THE NIGHT THE STARS FELL

Beautiful Lady Katherine, who rides as a highwayman at night, meets her equal when she pulls over the carriage of Lord Blysdale. Although she flees from the encounter unscathed, she later discovers that the war-hardened Blysdale, who was aptly nicknamed Lord Beelzebub by his troops, intends to stay at her own home as her brother Josh's self-invited guest. The sexual attraction between Blysdale and Kate is palpable, but both harbor hidden agendas. Blysdale is visiting in order to find two friends who mysteriously disappeared in the area. Kate, on the other hand, fears that her guest's sharp-eyed presence will curtail her efforts to obtain evidence proving that her younger brother Hal, who was falsely accused of being the Mayfair Bandit jewel thief, is innocent. Complicating matters further are the smuggling activities of Josh and his partner Mallory, a ruthless man who is determined to marry Kate. Eventually, Blysdale and Kate reveal the motives behind their respective activities, and they combine their energies to uncover the mastermind behind the series of crimes. Kingston (Ride for the Roses) scores again with this captivating page-turner, complete with an intrepid heroine, an equally appealing hero, a diverse cast of supporting characters and sparkling dialogue. (Apr. 3)