Full of Heyer's signature clever dialogue and arguably featuring the first instance of a pampered pooch in her canon, it is reprinted here for the first time since its original appearance.

    Jaroslav Haek planned to write six books but passed away before completing Book Four. That is why the book is considered unfinished. Yet, it can be argued the author, under pressure from his deteriorating health, indeed completed his thoughts and "closed the books" on the book that made him famous quite well.