It had been during the early hours of the morning that her plan had come together, and she knew that in reality it was the only thing she could do. She dressed, looking forward to seeing Michael. Until she got the response she wished for, she could believe that hope was not completely lost. ...
Daniel and Fred arrived on their own horses, both keen to reach the ever close countryside. Fred engaged William in conversation about the direction of travel and they agreed to stop at a popular inn for some refreshment before returning home. Initially, the three riders c...
Lady Basingstoke and Serena sat close to the fire, bemoaning the draughts that wound their way through the house, but Amelia was not allowed to approach the warmth of the grate. Instead she was confined to the colder side of the room. Always one for making the best of a si...
They had been out for a short ride with Isabelle and James first thing and then had arranged to meet up later. He was determined that although he could not avoid meeting them during the day, his evening entertainment would be somewhere that the Arnold family would not be if he could help it and a...
Mrs Holland was busy visiting everyone to talk about her daughter’s very eligible match. Claiming a headache, Milly had eaten small meals in her room and then retired early. She had not lied; her head had been pounding since Henry stormed out of her home and, in all likeli...
It was decided that lunch would be jolly if taken near the sand; so Clara spent the morning supervising staff taking chairs, tables and food down to the beach house. Refreshments would also be provided for the more intrepid of the group who ventured onto the beach itself. ...