The Gossip of an Earl (The Widows of the Aristocracy Book 1) by Linda Rae Sande

Author:Linda Rae Sande [Sande, Linda Rae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780996443371
Publisher: Twisted Teacup Publishing
Published: 2016-10-07T23:00:00+00:00

Sir William Burroughs III had seen to that transaction as well as hiring the workmen required for the restoration of the house and remaining grounds. Exchanging correspondence with his uncle for nearly five years had kept Andrew current on the project, and the project ensured his uncle had something to keep him busy once he retired from his position at the Bank of England. At seventy years of age, William may have complained of aches and pains, but he wasn’t a frail old man.

Although he had spent his youth at Merriweather Manor, Andrew hadn’t been back to the house for nearly twenty years. Now that he and his uncle’s plans to revive the old estate were nearly complete, he could hardly wait to see the results.

He allowed the trotter to set the pace as they made their way up the crushed granite drive. He half-expected a stableboy to see to the horse but had to remind himself that the household and stables staff had not yet been hired. With luck, a butler would be on site within the next few weeks as well as a housekeeper and cook. By the following month, if all followed the plan he had been considering since leaving Jane’s bed that morning, they would take up residence as husband and wife at Merriweather Manor in time for the Little Season.

Several gardeners were raking the newly clipped lawn adjacent to the house, and a team of laborers were unloading furnishings from several dray carts.

When one tipped his hat, Andrew headed in his direction. “Hullo. I wonder if you might know where I can find the foreman?”

The workman jerked a thumb toward the house. “He’s with the colorman in the main floor parlor.”

Andrew acknowledged the man with a nod and hobbled the horse near the marble fountain in the center of the drive. Although no water sprouted from the figurines, the base contained what looked like fresh rainwater. He watched to be sure the horse could help himself to a drink before heading through the double-doors and into the house.

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