The Only Reason for the London Season by Kristin Vayden

Author:Kristin Vayden [Vayden, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Love; Sex & Marriage, Literature & Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Regency, Romance, london, Historical Fiction
Amazon: B00IDIGIJ8
Barnesnoble: B00IDIGIJ8
Goodreads: 20743565
Publisher: Kristin Vayden
Published: 2014-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

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Carlotta stiffened at the idea of employment. Her father wasn’t a high-ranking earl or marquis, but even as a baron he had impressed upon his daughter the place and position of the titled. It chafed, to think of working, of being a bluestocking, but she saw no other options available.

She was rather fond of having food to eat and didn’t plan on starving to death.

“I’m willing—” She swallowed. “I’m willing to seek employment.” She folded her hands in her lap, clutching them tightly.

“A governess or companion position would be quite suitable, I’d imagine.”

“Governess, yes. I could do quite well in that position. I’m well educated, you know.” Carlotta’s mind began to spin with possibilities. Being a governess wouldn’t be half bad. She could do it, she was certain.

She could hear her own heartbeat, its pounding cadence reminded her that she was indeed, alive, when she felt like she had shriveled up and died. To think, only hours before she was planning her wardrobe for the season and daydreaming about her first kiss.

None of it was to be. None. In the span of ten minutes her entire world came crashing down upon her and there was nothing left.

“If you don’t mind—” Mr. Burrows took off his spectacles and leaned forward slightly, his balding head shining. “I have a client that might be interested in hiring you. If you wish, I’ll make arrangements for an interview.”

Could she do it? Work? Leave behind all she knew? Carlotta glanced about the parlor, studying the tall windows that overlooked the small gardens. It wasn’t grand, but it was home. And if she took a position as governess, she’d be leaving it all behind to a stranger. But what choice did she have?

“Thank you, Mr. Burrows. I’d appreciate the opportunity.”

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