The Duke's Forbidden Love (Book 4, Age of Innocence) by Debra Elizabeth

Author:Debra Elizabeth [Elizabeth, Debra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-15T18:00:00+00:00

“MY BROTHER’S QUITE TAKEN with you,” Meredith said as she and Clara made their way to the blue parlor.

“Do you really think so?”

“Indeed I do. Does that please you?”

“Oh yes. I find myself craving his presence more and more each day. He’s a very special man.”

“It makes me happy to see him enjoying life again, and it’s all because of you. For so long, he isolated himself away from everyone. I was so worried about him, but nothing either Fulton or I did helped lift him out of the darkness that threatened his very soul. You’ve changed him, and I love seeing my brother enjoying life again.”

“It was a lovely day wasn’t it?”

“Indeed it was.”

When they reached the parlor, Meredith walked to the pianoforte. “Do you play, Clara?” she asked.

“I don’t know.”

“Perhaps you’d like to try and find out.”

“Would you mind playing something first? Perhaps that will jog my memory.”

Meredith nodded. “Of course.” She settled herself at the pianoforte and launched her fingers across the keys with impressive skill.

Clara sat on the settee and let the music wash over her. The piece was beautiful but didn’t spark any memories. Could it be she’d never heard this particular piece before?

Meredith stopped playing and turned toward her. “Sound familiar?”

Clara shook her head. “Unfortunately, no. I must commend you on your playing, though. It’s quite beautiful.”

“Thank you. That was Haydn. Would you like to try?”

“I’m not sure I know how.”

“You’ll never know whether you can play if you don’t attempt it. Why not give it a try? You may surprise yourself.”

Clara stood and walked to Meredith, who stood to let her sit. She should try to play. What did she have to lose? It could help spark something in her memory; at least, she hoped it could be a first step to recovering all her memories and finally learning who she was and where she called home.

“Don’t force it. Sit and let your fingers remember the keys,” Meredith said as she took a seat on the settee.

Clara took a deep breath and closed her eyes before resting her hands on the keys. It was several minutes before her right hand began moving and a soulful melody came forth before her left hand joined in. The music flowed, and it was several minutes before she stopped.

Meredith clapped, coming to stand next to her. “That was stunningly beautiful.”

A tear slid down Clara’s cheek.

“My dear Clara, why the tears?”

Clara swiped the tear away. “The loss of my memory has robbed me of so much. I don’t remember how I know that melody or even what it is.”

Meredith sat down on the bench and took Clara’s hand. “It was Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven, and you played it masterfully. You are indeed accomplished on this instrument.”

“Thank you, Meredith. You’re too kind.”

“Kindness has nothing to do with it. I know superb playing when I hear it. You’ll have to entertain us tonight after dinner.”

Clara shook her head. “No. I don’t wish to embarrass myself or subject you to my fumbling on the keys.

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