'My dear, do not fear for any reprisals from the ton. I have put it about I would be most displeased to hear of any gossip on your unfortunate attack.' The countess fanned her face. 'Yes, I was at first distraught, but papa, being the man he is, has quieted all tongues.' She looked over to the ea...
They were obviously coming from the East Wing. Freddie her worthless son, as usual, holding one of his late dinner parties. She tutted, squinting at her heavy gold watch - two AM. Disgraceful - didn't they have homes to go to? Almost an insomniac, she never went to bed bef...