Lady Midnight (2016)
“It was no cramped attic, lightless and chilly. Several tall windows, draped in pale green, let in the daylight, and a fire burned cheerfully in the polished grate, chasing a lingering morning draft from the corners. The room had obviously once been a sitting room, attached to Kate's chamber, but now settees and armchairs were moved out and neat desks, stools, and cushioned wooden seats were brought in. Bookshelves lined the walls, and a comfortable chair was placed next to the fire with an embr...oidery frame and a small worktable within easy reach.
Yes, it was a nice space. Cozy, clean, and, best of all, quiet. Kate let the blessed silence soak into her conscience. This was a room that could be her own—hers and the girls she was to teach. The past, the future, they were both far away in here. Only the present mattered.
She sank down onto the soft seat by the fire, running her fingertips over the plush green velvet upholstery as she remembered the morning just past.MoreLess
Yes, it was a nice space. Cozy, clean, and, best of all, quiet. Kate let the blessed silence soak into her conscience. This was a room that could be her own—hers and the girls she was to teach. The past, the future, they were both far away in here. Only the present mattered.
She sank down onto the soft seat by the fire, running her fingertips over the plush green velvet upholstery as she remembered the morning just past.MoreLess
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