A Highland Romance (Markson Regency Mystery Book 5) by Lindsay Downs

Author:Lindsay Downs [Downs, Lindsay]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2016-03-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Sir, before you answer that question, I should point out His Lordship and I have been searching for Underwood since he was seen fleeing the fire over a year ago. He’s also suspected of murdering several individuals,” Kristina told William.

“Simply put, m’ lord and lady, Toby Underwood is in my employ as is Lord Ethan Rosewood, your brother.”

Stunned by this news, Kristina leaned against the back of the settee then glanced to Robert. She’d known for a long time Ethan worked for the Crown but until now never had learned who he reported to.

“If that’s the case why hasn’t Underwood come forward? It’s well known within the ton and even here Lady Kristina and I help in solving the unsolvable,” Robert once again demanded of their guest.

“He’s afraid to make his presence known to your household as his daughter is in your employ. Before you ask who, please allow me to explain.”

Against her better judgement, she waved her hand for William to continue.

“I met Toby about eighteen years ago when I was the marquis and had recently been contacted by a certain person. This individual requested, because of my contacts on the continent due to my Grand Tour, I form a select group of people to spy on certain individuals or groups.”

“Sir, Ethan barely speaks French and his Italian is totally horrible. What use is he to you?” Kristina asked.

“Your brother has the unique ability to see without being seen. Think back to the Upperton ball which you attended shortly after your coming-out. Remember the crusty old gentleman you partnered with in a country dance?”

“Yes, and later I found a different handkerchief than mine in my reticule. I never learned how it got there,” Kristina said.

“The man was your brother and the square of lace belonged to my mother, the dowager duchess. Anyways, I digress, for that I apologize.”

Things were now beginning to make sense to Kristina, why Ethan would eschew a social event or disappear for days on end. None of this explained Toby.

“Sir, but what about Underwood?” Robert said.

“I’m sorry. I learned about him from a friend at Harrows. His father was English with a French mother. From her he learned to speak the language. After Underwood graduated I approached him and explained that he had certain skills which were needed and he accepted employment with us. His first position was not far from here. To shorten the story, he fell in love and married a young woman, Aileen. At the time we didn’t know of the union nor that she was with child. If I had Toby would have remained in England and not been sent to France.

“When he returned over a year later, his wife had died in childbirth and the baby was nowhere to be found. Only within the past few months, much due to your capturing the gold smugglers, did he learned the infant was raised here and later took a position within these walls,” William concluded.

“I require to know who this girl

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