Barlow," the tall woman said, looking down. She spoke in a quiet yet firm tone."It's nice to meet you, too, Mrs. Newlwyn," Venetia said, momentarily taken aback by the woman's height, which was close to six feet. "And please, call me Venetia.""Mrs. Newlwyn is the priory's new official housekeeper," Father Driscoll said.After taking Venetia on the perfunctory look around, the blond priest had brought her to the spacious kitchen-which was like something one would find in a grade school-to begin the introductions.v Venetia could tell by Mrs. Newlwyn's narrowed eyes and curt, tight smile that she was one to take all church matters very seriously. Black hair dusted with gray was pulled back by a collar-length clip; she was likely in her early fifties, and due to her height and excellent physical condition, she reminded Venetia of some of the somber statues they'd just seen in the atrium. She wore jeans splotched with paint, and an equally splotched blouse hung loose around an ample bosom. She talked while mixing something in a bowl: "I admire the zeal of your youth very much," the woman said.
What do You think about House Infernal By Edward Lee?
