The Landlocked Baron (The Six Pearls of Baron Ridlington Book 1) by Sahara Kelly

Author:Sahara Kelly [Kelly, Sahara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SK Private Label Publications
Published: 2017-05-04T05:00:00+00:00

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It was over a se’nnight before word came from London.

In the interim, Rosaline had procured several chickens for their empty hen house, at the cost of a small silver picture frame they had found in one of Letitia’s trunk explorations. And the first fresh eggs that began to arrive on the breakfast table made the loss worthwhile.

When the letter arrived, the three women were just finishing those same eggs.

“It always tastes better when it’s your own,” noted Letitia, patting her mouth with her napkin and smiling. “Do tell us, Rosaline. What does our brother write? Is all well in London?”

Rosaline quickly scanned the lines, and then nodded. “Indeed yes. It seems that James has all the paperwork well in hand, and your brother was able to take inventory. The ship is not only sound but a definite asset, he writes.” She blinked. “How can a ship possibly be an asset?”

There was no response, since both Letitia and Hecate realized that it was more of a rhetorical question than anything else.

“To continue, Edmund has decided…” she sucked in a breath, “…has decided to sail her home.”

She looked up to see two faces as stunned as her own must have been at that moment.

“Uh…” Letitia was at a loss for words.

“He’s bringing the ship home? Sailing down from London? Bloody marvelous.” Hecate clapped her hands in excitement.

“Bloody awful,” rejoined Rosaline, forgetting to comment on the language. “Where’s he going to dock? Do we have a place he can tie the ship up? Or whatever it is you do with ships when you don’t want ‘em wandering around on their own.”

Letitia blinked. “How long were you married to Captain Henry?”

Rosaline snorted. “He never spoke of maritime matters.”

“Obviously.”

“They will drop anchor off our beach, I expect, Rosaline. Depending on the size of the ship, there may be a small boat that they can lower into the ocean, and row up to the actual shoreline.”

“If not?”

“I don’t know. They’ll swim.”

“Oh good grief.” Rosaline closed her eyes. “This is absurd. Why on earth would Edmund bring home a damned ship? What are we going to do with it?” Her mind flooded with thoughts of the expenses that might be incurred.

They’d just had the first of their own eggs, for God’s sake. And now a ship?

“Look, Edmund is first, foremost, and always has been, a sailor. He knows what he’s doing. Can you not trust him to make the right decision here?”

Hecate’s words penetrated Rosaline’s panic and served to calm her. “You’re right, of course. Edmund must know what he’s doing.”

“Did he say when they’d arrive? I’m guessing James will come too?” Letitia’s question was casual.

Rosaline scanned the rest of the letter. “He’s saying that they’ll be here in a fortnight if all goes according to plan. And yes, James is planning on sailing with him.” Her lips curved into a smile. “Edmund says he believes James is going to make an attempt to conquer his dislike of the ocean.”

“How brave of him.” Letitia smiled as well.

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