All The Pleasures Of The Season (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
She told him she could not marry him, did not wish to see him again, and signed her name. By the time he called to demand the return of the betrothal ring, she would be gone. Then she went to see Marianne. Her sister was making lists of parcels of food and clothing and toys to be sent to her tenants at Westlake, since she would be at Carrington for Christmas. “You look like you haven’t slept a wink,” Marianne said, laying down her pen and dismissing the faithful Northcott, who would travel to Westlake in the earl’s and countess’s stead to see their wishes carried out. “I’ve come to tell you that I have ended my betrothal to Lord Kelton,” Miranda said without preamble. “I hope you will not try to change my mind. No doubt the news will be all over London by noon tomorrow, and there’s bound to be embarrassing gossip and speculation.” Marianne sighed and got to her feet. “Oh, Miranda.
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