Someone is trying to murder Sarah Haverstock and her son, Edward. His tutor, and veteran of the Peninsular War, Captain Oliver Mayhew is the ideal man to protect them and root out the perpetrators. Oliver accepts the position with the sole intention of charming his employer into matrimony, the at...
Third book in this series which I'm not reading in order but it doesn't seem to make any difference as each book can be a stand alone.Lady Allegra Humphrey is in trouble because her father gambled away the estate and all the family money and she is left homeless, with only her mother's jewels and...
The intention was for the trunks to be there before Marianne arrived. A night’s sleep had somewhat improved her humour and she was resigned to her third change of circumstances in as many months. She found herself able to gaze out of the window with considerable interest as they entered London pr...
She was astonished that he'd managed to get dressed without awakening her. She stretched luxuriously and came to the conclusion that married life suited her very well despite the disadvantages of having a husband with a short temper and a tendency to treat her like one of his junior officers. &nb...
His breeches were beyond help. At least the coffee had been cooler when it splattered him. If he remained on his feet and made sure his jacket tails were hanging straight then most of the stain was hidden from view. He had arranged for his lawyer to meet him here so could ...
His hand was cool against her overheated cheek, his mouth hot on hers. It was like nothing she had ever experienced, it made what she had shared with her husband pale into insignificance. Slowly he slanted his lips across hers, pressing lightly. Then he nibbled butterfly kisses from the corner of...
'We need to get this table swung round so that it's end on to the doors. On my count, we'll smash it forwards.' It was a great shame the windows in this room had not been replaced when her father had renovated the building. These still had small leaded panes. It would be impossible to knock them ...
‘They are serving champagne, do you wish to have a glass, Aunt Sarah?’ ‘I think not, my dear, alcohol doesn’t agree with my digestion. If we don’t wish to drink shall we wait on the terrace – it’s rather crowded and hot in here.’ ‘As long as we remain where can hear the announcement about the tre...
‘Beth, I’m relying on you to take care of Harry. Can I trust you to keep away from the lake and to stay in sight of the Hall at all times?’ ‘You can, Lottie. I promise we’ll come to no harm. There’s so much to explore here; it’s much better than Romford.’ ‘And I can climb really big trees, Lottie...
Lucas asked. She shook her head. “Demelza doesn’t like us to use our clothes to dry ourselves.” Jack joined in. “She doesn’t. She will be cross with you and you won’t have any points left.” Lucas grinned. “I’ve already lost t...
'I think it might be wise to take a turn outside, Bingley, it's possible your sister might only stop here to change the team and not come into the inn.' 'I suspect that you're correct. She'll not wish to be seen.' He tossed his napkin onto the table. 'I'm replete – I've no intention of getting on...
Nothing more could be done to further his investigations. He felt frustrated; he was a man of action and wanted to get on with things, not sit around waiting for the weather to improve. The sound of shouts and laughing outside attracted his attention. His cousin was up to her knees in snow so muf...
He had been away at school and university when his siblings were this age and he sincerely wished he had not missed this delightful stage of their development. He was leading Tom on his pony and Billy had David beside him. They walked sedately down the track that led towar...