Surrender
“The floors were marble, the ceilings high, with a huge crystal chandelier overhead. Red velvet chairs lined the circular chamber. Works of art—clearly masterpieces—hung on the walls.
It was an imposing house, and she was not surprised. Since deciding to come to London and present her letter for Jack Greystone directly to his sister, Evelyn had familiarized herself a bit with the Paget family. Dominic Paget was a well-known figure in the ton. The son of a French noblewoman, he was an outspok...en Tory, both vehemently opposed to the French revolution and as passionately supportive of Britain’s war against the new French republic. Considered one of the wealthiest peers in the land, he moved in society’s highest circles—and was close to Pitt and the governing elites. Although opinionated, his reputation was outstanding—he was considered a patriot and a man of honor.
There was even a rumor floating about that he had been a part of the La Vendée uprising in France.MoreLess
It was an imposing house, and she was not surprised. Since deciding to come to London and present her letter for Jack Greystone directly to his sister, Evelyn had familiarized herself a bit with the Paget family. Dominic Paget was a well-known figure in the ton. The son of a French noblewoman, he was an outspok...en Tory, both vehemently opposed to the French revolution and as passionately supportive of Britain’s war against the new French republic. Considered one of the wealthiest peers in the land, he moved in society’s highest circles—and was close to Pitt and the governing elites. Although opinionated, his reputation was outstanding—he was considered a patriot and a man of honor.
There was even a rumor floating about that he had been a part of the La Vendée uprising in France.MoreLess
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