The Mystery Of The Clockwork Sparrow - Plot & Excerpts
Outside Sinclair’s was an excitable crowd, gathered to watch the guests arriving for Mr Sinclair’s grand opening party. The watchers looked on enviously at those who were lucky enough to have one of the coveted invitations as they surged up the steps to the entrance in a flurry of sparkling evening gowns and smart dress suits. The onlookers nudged each other at the sight of West End darling Kitty Shaw, arriving on the arm of Mr Gilbert Lloyd, fresh from the opening of a new show; and admired the sight of much-photographed society bride Mrs Isabel Whiteley, ascending the steps in a stunning turquoise-satin Worth gown. As the great doors swung open, music and light seemed to envelop these select few: the watchers outside caught only tantalising glimpses of the radiance within. Inside, the guests were exclaiming at the beauty of the Entrance Hall, transformed with the light of dozens of lamps and garlanded with exotic flowers. Anyone who was anyone was there: haughty matriarchs; wide-eyed debutantes in gossamer-light dresses; smartly dressed young gentlemen; society belles posing for the benefit of the photographer.
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