He dropped his auger and punch on to the workbench and pulled the door open, expecting to find Matthew Shaw come to collect his pitchfork. Joanna stood there. She looked as hesitant as she had the previous day. ‘If you’re busy I’ll go,’ she said, he...
He could think of fifty places he would rather be. But since he had returned to the citadel he’d had no choice but to attend. He had placed himself as far from Stephen as his status would allow without questions being asked and tongues wagging. He ignored the laughter around him while he reflecte...
‘Duke Roland and his retinue are the most important and influential guests I have had stay in many years. His good graces could mean patronage for Edmund, a superior husband for Anne, all manner of advantage to all of us. If you choose to leave, it will make matters extremely difficult for me. I ...