The Secret Life of the Elusive Governess by Hanna Hamilton

Author:Hanna Hamilton
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 0
Published: 2019-03-02T16:00:00+00:00

The ball had just come to a close and Caroline had managed to drag herself away from the epic poem and go to her room. The memory of her dance with the Duke was still prevalent in her mind, enveloping her in a soft haze of delight.

Stepping into her room, her foot landed on something that was decidedly not wood and nearly sent her sprawling to the floor. Grabbing at the nearest sturdy surface, as her fright pounded through her veins, Caroline steadied herself and lifted her foot.

She saw a folded piece of paper and curiously, she took it up.

Is this from Moses?

Delighted that the Duke had found a way to send her a message, Caroline lit the lamp at her desk and unfolded the note with giddy expectations. With one look to the penmanship, her blood ran cold instantly. God, no! Not him!

Dear Caroline.

It seems as you have found yourself a safe haven with the Duke of Barley, his wife, and his two adorable children as a governess spinning a tale as a poor orphan child now turned into a prodigious bluestocking. What would they think of you if they knew that everything you are, everything you present to them and everything you pretend to be is a lie? I do believe that is it is about time your past catches up with you dear Caroline. Don’t you think so, my dear?

Regards,

Your admirer

The note was clenched so hard in her bloodless hands that it almost ripped in half. Weakly, she stumbled to her bed, sat in profound horror, and stared at the far wall as fear wracked her frame.

He has found me…after all this time, he has found me!

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