The Beautiful And The Cursed: Marco's Story - Plot & Excerpts
Marco enjoyed looking upon the racks when they were fully stocked. Come Sunday morning, after the Bartolis’ annual midsummer fête—this last one of the century intended to top all others—Marco would no doubt assume the task of refilling the entire cellar. But for now, it was perfection.As chief steward at Hôtel Dugray, Marco took pride in keeping a smoothly functioning household. He didn’t give a damn about pleasing the Baron and Baroness Bartoli, who, along with their children, maids, kitchen staff, footmen, coachmen, and grooms, arrived at their Paris home in late spring every year. They stayed through September, until the damp autumn air drove them back to their Sicilian barony.No, the only thing Marco cared for was maintaining order. With order came peace, and with peace came safety. Keeping those who lived within the walls of Hôtel Dugray safe was Marco’s true duty. No butler would ever assume such a lofty responsibility. But then, Marco wasn’t just a butler.For the last four hundred and fifty-three years he had been something much more.Satisfied with the cellar, he closed his record book and tucked his pencil behind his ear.
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