The Wedding Bargain by Victoria Alexander

Author:Victoria Alexander [Alexander, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Historical Romance, Adult
ISBN: 9780739406212
Google: m299xpVq24YC
Amazon: 0380806290
Barnesnoble: 0380806290
Goodreads: 37071
Publisher: Avon
Published: 1998-12-31T11:00:00+00:00

Where on earth was the man?

Cynthia stood on the steps of the wide terrace. A servant had suggested she might find Lord Trent out of doors, but so far she was having little luck. Now she stood debating whether or not to look in the garden or venture into the mazes, daunting as they were, for him. If she weren't already encumbered by the large paper-wrapped package she clutched tightly in her arms, she wouldn't have hesitated to search further. Her burden was uncomfortably heavy, its weight growing with every step since she'd retrieved it from its hiding place amid her packed clothing.

Cynthia had absolutely no qualms about speaking to Lord Trent. The confidence she'd garnered at their last meeting had, if anything, grown stronger. It was quite pleasant to realize she could indeed take a hand in shaping the events of the world, rather than waiting for them to shape her.

There were perhaps a dozen people out and about. Some strolled the grounds. Quite a few sat in chairs on the terrace enjoying the fresh air and the fine spring day.

"Miss Weatherly."

She glanced over her shoulder. Lord Trent strode across the terrace toward her. "Good day."

He smiled in greeting. "A footman said you wished to speak to me." His gaze slid to her package. "May I take that for you?"

"Please," she said with relief, and handed it to him.

He hefted it in his hands and raised a brow. "What is this?"

"I'll show you in a moment." She cast her gaze over the terrace and then scanned the park to make certain Pandora was nowhere to be found. "If you would be so kind as to accompany me to the garden?"

He smiled. "It would be my pleasure."

They walked down the steps toward the formal plantings laid out in a manner best to be seen from the terrace and Effington Hall itself. She stopped.

"No, this will never do. The garden is far too open." She nodded at the high boxwood hedge that marked the square maze to the right of the garden. "That maze will serve much better." She started toward it with a determined step. "It would be best if we were not seen."

"Whatever are you up to, Miss Weatherly?" An amused tone sounded in his voice.

She slanted him a quick glance. "I am doing precisely what I said I would. I am lending you my assistance."

"You are?" He laughed. "How?"

"I'll explain when we're out of sight of the hall. There are too many people about here."

"It does seem rather crowded."

"Oh, it's not at all bad yet," she said lightly. "The gathering grows larger every day with those who couldn't stay for the entire length of the duchess's party but come for only a day or two. Most of those here now are Effingtons. It is an exceedingly large family."

"So I've heard," he said in a dry manner.

She smiled. "It is rather overwhelming if one isn't used to it.

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