The Caged Countess (2012)
“She took it and glanced at the direction, but the handwriting was unfamiliar. Curious now she unfolded the paper. It contained but one line: ‘I’ll be at the park gates at six this evening.’ It was signed, MF.
Claudia’s heart leapt. Madeleine Fournier must have changed her mind. A swift glance at the clock showed a quarter to six. It wasn’t far to the park; if she hurried there would just be time. However, she wasn’t going unarmed or unescorted. Apart from anything else, she had given her wo...rd to Anthony, so she ran upstairs and retrieved the small pistol, slipping it into her reticule. She paused for a moment then, wondering if he might be angry. At the same time, this was important.
Leaving a message to say that she had gone out again, she summoned Lucy and a footman. When they reached the door, she took a swift glance up and down the street. It revealed only a few pedestrians, certainly nothing to occasion any alarm, so they set off.MoreLess
Claudia’s heart leapt. Madeleine Fournier must have changed her mind. A swift glance at the clock showed a quarter to six. It wasn’t far to the park; if she hurried there would just be time. However, she wasn’t going unarmed or unescorted. Apart from anything else, she had given her wo...rd to Anthony, so she ran upstairs and retrieved the small pistol, slipping it into her reticule. She paused for a moment then, wondering if he might be angry. At the same time, this was important.
Leaving a message to say that she had gone out again, she summoned Lucy and a footman. When they reached the door, she took a swift glance up and down the street. It revealed only a few pedestrians, certainly nothing to occasion any alarm, so they set off.MoreLess
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