"Wonderful addition to the Saint series."

Ex-pickpocket Sarah Killian returns to London after finishing her education. She expects to meet her younger brother and is shocked to find he disappeared years ago from his boarding school. After learning of his involvement with a gang of thieves and the possibility that he's resurrected the infamous Saint of Seven Dials, Sarah instigates a plan to find him. Blackmailing her dreadful cousins into offering her hospitality, she hopes to establish herself as the Saint.

After surviving the atrocities of war, Lord Peter Northrup, fourth son of a duke, wants no more to worry about than current fashions. His thoughts stray only to aiding his friends and quietly increasing his fortune, until he meets an impoverished, beautiful woman. Acknowledging a strong attraction, Peter rejects making her an offer to become his mistress as not his style. However, their next meeting takes place in Peter's social arena, where she appears with relatives. Sarah presents a mystery and a challenge he can't resist.

Peter faces many hurdles, from evil relatives to explanations from Sarah about how skillful she is at stealing. Undaunted, he fights to win this gallant spirit who's captured his heart. Sarah cares deeply for Peter, but she's afraid to tell him her secrets. Only when her brother is in peril does she decide to trust Peter.

Ms. Hiatt has outdone herself with this wonderful love story in her Saint series. New fans will be clamoring to order her previous novels, while old fans will love this memorable tale.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 28, 2003