Flight to Verechenko
“Open doors patterned in gold gave a glimpse of a ballroom with huge, glittering crystal chandeliers. The rooms they passed through were crowded with small tables strewn with glass-topped collections of miniatures, enamelled scent flasks, jewelled snuff boxes. On heavier marble-topped tables were Dresden shepherdesses, Meissen and Wedgwood, ivory and jade figurines. The walls were covered with exquisite panelling, the high ceilings supported by Corinthian pillars, the furnishings all gilt and br...ocade. At last the footman opened double doors of delicately carved rosewood and Catherine walked nervously into a salon ablaze with light. A huge log fire leaped and flamed and beside it, her legs covered with a silver fur, a plump woman with fair hair and friendly eyes lay on a chaise longue.
‘The governess, Barina,’ the footman said, retreating and closing the mahogany doors behind him.
Catherine stepped forward, encouraged by the sweet expression on the smiling face.MoreLess
‘The governess, Barina,’ the footman said, retreating and closing the mahogany doors behind him.
Catherine stepped forward, encouraged by the sweet expression on the smiling face.MoreLess
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