The Grand Sophy
““But will you do what I tell you?”“Yes,” he replied. “To the best of my poor ability. But I wish I knew the extent of the dark scheme you are revolving in your head.”She turned her head to look at him, her expressive eyes questioning, and at the same time acknowledging a hit. “But I have told you!” “I have a notion there is more to it than what you have told me.”She looked mischievous, but would only shake her head.They had reached the Stanhope Gate again, and she reined in, holding out her han...d. “I must go now. Pray don’t be afraid of me! I never do people any harm—indeed I don’t! Good-by! At about four o’clock, mind.”She reached Berkeley Square again to find the house in a state of considerable uneasiness, Lord Ombersley, informed by his wife of Cecilia’s overnight announcement, having flown into a passion of exasperation at the folly, ingratitude, and selfishness of daughters; and Hubert and Theodore between them having chosen this singularly inappropriate moment to allow Jacko to escape from the schoolroom.MoreLess
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arkybarky1 a year ago
Heyer is easily our favorite romance author, but here she assembled all the usual ingredients but didn't get them to jell. I believe it's the only time that happened. It's like reading the early draft that mistakenly got printed.Write Review:
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