Phoebe Barrington has grown into a beautiful and adventurous young woman, one who possesses surprising skills and is very aware of the lure of her wealth.
Max Ellisborough, widower of several years, is definitely looking to marry when he renews his acquaintance with Phoebe, whom he hasn't seen in several years. The rest is a surprising mix of adventure, thief catching, love, passion, and the introduction to another entire generation of characters brought into existence by the original girls who dare.