title: The Devil's Necklace (The Necklace Trilogy)
author:  Kat Martin 
description: Full of spirited romance and nefarious skullduggery, the second volume of bestseller Martin's Regency trilogy (after <i>The Bride's Necklace</i>) centers on Capt. Ethan Sharpe, a British privateer determined to punish Harmon Jeffries, Viscount Forsythe, a convicted traitor whom he believes to be responsible for his years of imprisonment in France and the death of many of his crew members. Sharpe's search for Jeffries leads him to Grace Chastain, Jeffries's illegitimate daughter, who, contrary to his expections, proves to be a gently reared young woman possessed of a courageous spirit and intense family loyalty. To his horror, Sharpe finds himself falling in love with her. Complicating matters is Grace's friendship with the wife of Ethan's best friend, who managed to secure Ethan's prison release. Lively emotional skirmishes between these two strong-willed characters propel the plot toward one of Martin's trademark nail-biting endings. <i>(Aug.)</i> <br />Copyright  Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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  Praise for The Bride’s Necklace
  
  “Martin adroitly balances the passion and intrigue in this fast-paced Regency
  and provides vibrant characters, a swashbuckling prison escape and a
  satisfying resolution.”
  
  —Publishers Weekly
  
  “A necklace with a legendary curse and a plot rife with subplots and intricate
  twists add depth to this intriguing, sensual historical.”
  
  —Library Journal
  
  “Martin energizes her action-packed story with sexual tension and a number of
  plot points that all swirl together around an appealing couple.”
  
  —RT Book Reviews
  
  “Martin’s sexy Regency-era romance, the first in a new trilogy, is full of
  adventure.”
  
  —Booklist
  
  “Kat Martin has produced a wonderful new book marking the beginning of a
  trilogy…The Bride’s Necklace is a superb achievement. Don’t miss it.”
  
  —A Romance Review
  
  “The first in an exciting trilogy…a charming book.”
  
  —Bookreporter
  
  “A smooth and easy read that shows Martin’s experience as a writer…[with]
  plenty of action to keep the reader