When an Earl Turns Wicked by Dawn Brower

Author:Dawn Brower [Brower, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press

Marian strolled through the gardens at Weston Manor, humming to herself. So far, her stay had been wonderful. She hadn’t asked the duchess about her skills as a physician yet, but she’d had a lovely conversation with her and the Marchioness of Seabrook. They were both magnificently progressive ladies she hoped to build a friendship with. They reminded her of her two closest friends. Samantha had found a gentleman to her liking and was walking with him in the garden—with Shelby following them with a constant glare on his handsome face. Kaitlin had discovered the library and was sitting by herself, reading to her heart’s content. It was an idyllic time, and she was so glad they’d found a way to attend.

“Lady Marian,” the duchess called to her. “Come join us.”

The duchess was sitting on a blanket on the outskirt of the garden. Marian headed over to her and sat. A little girl with blonde curls ran past them. Two identical boys with brown hair trailed behind her. She wanted to hug the adorable chubby cherubs. The little girl’s laugher echoed on the wind.

The duchess sighed. “They follow her everywhere. One day that is going to irritate her.”

“Who is she?” Marian couldn’t help asking.

“That is my precocious daughter, Elizabeth—she’s seven.” The duchess pointed to the blonde girl. “And the twins are my mischievous boys. They recently turned five.”

Another boy stalked forward. He had a sullen expression on his face. He had golden blond hair and an angelic face. A little girl was by his side and neither one seemed particularly happy about it. She had midnight tresses that fell down her back in waves. Her dress was a frilly violet.

“That’s my two,” the marchioness offered. “Rhys and Charlotte—their quite young yet, and Rhys is old enough to realize he’d rather not play with his baby sister. He’s barely four and she’s a year younger.”

There was love in her voice. She clearly adored her children. A part of Marian envied the duchess. She’d given up on the idea of a family to pursue her dream, but that didn’t mean she didn’t like the idea of having a child. Unfortunately, they were not a part of her future. “They’re beautiful children,” Marian replied. She didn’t know what else to say. “You must be proud of them.”

“I’m not sure that is the right word,” the duchess said. “I’m bursting with happiness, and they’re a large part of that. They are who they are, if that makes sense. I’m sure they’ll follow their own path with little regard to what I think. It’s the nature of children and parents.”

That was an odd way of considering things. She supposed the duchess was right though. Her father would much rather Marian found a husband than become a physician. “Your Grace, may I ask you a question?”

“Certainly,” the duchess said. “But please call me Alys.”

The marchioness nodded. “Yes, please drop the formalities. I’d prefer you call me Rosanna. We’re all friends here.”

Marian hadn’t thought they were serious before when they gave her permission to use their first names.

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