Mischief (2011)
“Alastair Drake dropped lightly into the chair across from the one Matthias occupied.
It would have to be Drake who brought the first wave of gossip, Matthias thought. Alastair was a member of the Zamarian Society, but until recently Matthias had dismissed him as one of the many dilettantes who dabbled in the lore of ancient Zamar purely for reasons of fashion.
The discovery of Alastair’s past connection to Imogen, however, had altered Matthias’s attitude toward him from one of complete disinter...est to one of total disgust. That in and of itself did not mean much. Matthias harbored a deep disgust toward most of those who thrived on the cruel and ruthless games played among the ton.
“I rarely listen to gossip.” Matthias did not look up from the Morning Post. “I find that it is both inaccurate and boring.”
It was early by Town standards, barely eleven o’clock. The club was still quiet. Until Alastair had arrived, the only sounds had been the occasional clink of silver and china as coffee and tea were served to the few hardy individuals abroad at this hour.MoreLess
It would have to be Drake who brought the first wave of gossip, Matthias thought. Alastair was a member of the Zamarian Society, but until recently Matthias had dismissed him as one of the many dilettantes who dabbled in the lore of ancient Zamar purely for reasons of fashion.
The discovery of Alastair’s past connection to Imogen, however, had altered Matthias’s attitude toward him from one of complete disinter...est to one of total disgust. That in and of itself did not mean much. Matthias harbored a deep disgust toward most of those who thrived on the cruel and ruthless games played among the ton.
“I rarely listen to gossip.” Matthias did not look up from the Morning Post. “I find that it is both inaccurate and boring.”
It was early by Town standards, barely eleven o’clock. The club was still quiet. Until Alastair had arrived, the only sounds had been the occasional clink of silver and china as coffee and tea were served to the few hardy individuals abroad at this hour.MoreLess
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