Lucy Elliott, the young daughter of wealthy socialites, sneaks out every full moon to watch the illicit Night Races, where class doesn't matter - only the fastest carriage does. When she finds out that the newest suitor in town, Captain James Dashwood, is not only a fan of the races himself but also a competitor, she decides to find out more about this mysterious man.
Meanwhile, a slew of carriage robberies has been taking place in the county. Could the culprit be a competitor from the Night Races? Lucy and Dashwood are both determined to find out who is involved, but they're playing a dangerous game - and society is always watching.
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