A Lady's Plight (Lords Of Sussex) - Plot & Excerpts
'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 earl, her smile flirtatious. 'My hero as ever.' The earl grinned. 'No-one will dare besmirch my family, my love.' Horatio studied his plate. The countess and the girls have no idea of the earl's rage, or the swift and lethal punishment meted out to any who crossed him. Ladness was lucky he still had legs to walk. Daintily wiping his mouth with a lace edged napkin, the earl turned to Isa. 'So my dear, Alex will return tomorrow morning?' 'Yes papa, there is so much entailed. He must make sure we have proper tenting if we camp, a good table, linens, silver, and cutlery. Then there are the horses, grooms and servants he will take to attend us. He will bring his mother and sisters back with him for the wedding.' Putting down her wine glass, the countess, now recovered from her ordeals, beamed.
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