“Robert Alcott was a major investor in Alasdair’s first railway, if I’m not mistaken.” “Sorry, ma’am, but there’s no connection.” Olivia’s fair skin was flushed, though whether with excitement, embarrassment, or a mixture, Andrew couldn’...
Cecily rapidly despaired of any attempt to remember their route through the immense fortress. I’ll find a map, she reassured herself. Or I’ll force someone to show me the way. When they unexpectedly stepped out into the open air, terror swept through her. Her hands flew to her throat. She waited ...
She tried to ignore it. She was so tired—she just wanted to sleep a bit longer. The persistent whine refused to go away. With a sigh, she forced her eyes open. The alarm wailed in the long-short-short pattern that meant emergency. The mess hall was mostly dark, but a red beacon flashed in the cor...