Mark Of Caine Trilogy: Book One: Hidden In The Shadows (Victorian Villains) - Plot & Excerpts
Sutherland as though it was her fault. Mrs. Sutherland began to cry. “This will be a black mark on this institution—a black mark,” he said severely. “One of our female inmates caught in a sexual embrace with a male visitor! All right then, put your clothes on. Do not stand there risking further damage to your reputation. A daughter of a peer of the realm. A cousin to Queen Victoria—oh God, it doesn’t bear thinking about.” He rubbed his face. “We are already under scrutiny by those fools who don’t understand what we are trying to accomplish here.” “Her father is the real culprit if you ask me,” sniffed Matron. “He ought to have informed us his daughter had a fiancé. Even if he objected to the match, her doctor should have been informed. Patient history is vital to treatment.” “Yes, all right, but it appears we must get these young people married straightaway.” Tanner stepped forward. “Sir, with your permission, I’ll take Miss Mayhew to Dorset and we will be married in her family’s parish.”
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