Lake & March 01 - Slightly Shady by Quick Amanda

Author:Quick, Amanda [Quick, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Romance, Historical, Mystery, Suspense
ISBN: 9780553583366
Amazon: 0553583360
Goodreads: 367690
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 2001-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

"I really don't think we can allow you to depart so soon." Danner's voice held an unmistakable threat. "My friend here tells me that the nature of these sculptures is such that they are more appreciated when one has a pretty wench conveniently at hand." "Show us your face, wench. Take off that cap and scarf and let's have a look at you." "Who cares how pretty she is? Lift your skirts for us, lass, that's a good girl." Lavinia groped for the doorknob. "Don't touch me." His lust clearly whetted by the chase, Danner started forward. "You're not leaving until we've sampled your wares." "Never fear." The tall one tossed one of the coins in Lavinia's direction. "We're prepared to make it worth your while." Her fingers closed around the iron doorknob. "I do believe she intends to run off," the tall one said. "Must be something about you that offends her delicate sensibilities, Danner." "A cheap little light-skirt like her hasn't got any business having delicate sensibilities. I'll teach her to turn her nose up at me." Danner launched himself at Lavinia. She jabbed the dirty, wet end of the mop at his midsection. "Stupid little whore." Danner scrambled to a halt and stepped out of range. "How dare you try to attack your betters?" "What the devil's the matter with you, lass?" The tall man sounded as if he were losing patience. "We're willing to pay for your services." Lavinia said nothing. She kept the mop pointed at him while she opened the door. "Come back here." Danner moved in on her again, eyeing her makeshift weapon warily. She stabbed the mop in his direction one last time, I causing him to swear viciously and dance backward. "What the bloody hell do you think you're doing?" the tall one growled. Nevertheless, he elected to remain out of reach of the mop. Seizing the opportunity, Lavinia dropped the mop and dashed through the doorway toward the spiral staircase. She grabbed the railing as she vaulted down the twisted steps. Behind her, Danner snarled furiously at the top of the staircase. "Bitch! Who do you think you are?" "Let her go," his companion advised. "There are plenty of other whores in the neighborhood. We'll find you a more willing lass after we've viewed the displays." Lavinia did not pause when she reached the ground-floor gallery. She rushed along the rear hall, yanked open the back door, and ran out into the alley It started to rain just as she went up the steps of Number Seven, Claremont Lane. The last straw, she thought. A fitting end to an extremely trying afternoon. She used her key to let herself into the front hall. The perfume of roses was so strong she nearly choked. "What in heaven's name is going on here?" She glanced around as she untied the woolen scarf. Baskets and vases of freshly cut flowers were arranged on the table. A small plate filled with white calling cards sat nearby Mrs.

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