A Most Unsuitable Lover by Kelsey Swanson

Author:Kelsey Swanson [Swanson, Kelsey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Books to Hook Publishing, LLC.
Published: 2024-09-02T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“Whoever did you bribe to obtain such glorious weather?” Lady Sommerfeld caught up with Juliette and hooked their arms together. She adjusted the ribbon on her bonnet as the breeze tugged at her playfully. It was a beautiful day—clear, sunny, and warm, though not overly so. Despite this, Ethan had threatened to cancel the outing when he discovered she had planned a walk to the folly by the fishing pond, but there was some deity smiling upon every aspect of that day because he had caved to pressure when it became clear that all their guests wished to partake in the outing. Ethan had bowed to Juliette’s plans with the strict stipulation that she rest when needed and not overtax herself on the excursion. She had bitten her tongue and agreed to his overcautious demands.

The folly was a delightful little building in the form of a rectangular Grecian temple complete with Corinthian columns and replica statues of well-known masterpieces. It was charming in its absurd opulence and provided a lovely point at which to aim a walk. It glittered in winter and provided the perfect amount of shade on warm days. She had spent many a day reading and daydreaming at the small building, watching the clouds drift by and wishing she had been blessed with a healthier childhood and the freedom it afforded.

The folly had been erected by their grandfather beside the man-made fishing pond kept stocked with perch, pike, and other game fish—likely the main draw for the majority of the male guests. And, as Juliette was reminded when she shielded her eyes to look back at the rest of their party, it was only a few minutes’ walk from the main house… She could still make out each window on the three-story building with its horseshoe-shaped layout and honey-colored stone. No matter how much she explained to Ethan that she’d (secretly) gone on longer walks through Hyde Park, told him she felt strong and healthy and there were no problems with her stamina, it mattered not to him. She was adamant that her brother needn’t worry about her overdoing it on this short of a walk. In fact, she had planned it this way in the hopes that he would not object, but, alas, he maintained his poor estimation of her health. She’d been grateful for the pressure of their guests to help push through her plan.

The warm sunlight caught upon a glint of chestnut, dragging Juliette’s eye back from the manor house. Many of the guests had been paired off in polite duos of men and women, but smaller groups had formed as the walk continued. Ethan, escorting the Duchess of Morton, had been joined by Lord Sommerfeld and the group adjusted their pace to accommodate the viscount’s limping gait. Juliette had been originally escorted by her brother’s friend, the affable Earl of Leighton; however, the man had excused himself to put his knowledge of entomology to good use and help identify a type of

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