Naked Nobility - 02 - The Naked Marquis by Sally MacKenzie

Naked Nobility - 02 - The Naked Marquis by Sally MacKenzie

Author:Sally MacKenzie
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Historical Fiction
Published: 2011-06-09T03:00:00+00:00


Everyone stared as if one of the chairs had spoken. Miss Russell blinked back at them.

"Whatever do you mean, Blanche?" Mrs. Begley asked.

"Miss Peterson—her petals have unfurled just a little. Relaxed. Opened up."

Lady Beatrice snorted. "Not likely."

"No, I see what Blanche is saying," Miss Rachel said. "She's right."

Miss Esther nodded. "Meg is like a new bud, fresh, tight. . ."

". . . but Emma's been out in the sun longer. Been blown about more."

"Had more bees visit—"

"Miss Esther, I'm not certain where this metaphor is going, but it is beginning to sound quite inappropriate." Mrs. Graham's voice had a distinct edge.

"They are only saying Emma has enough experience to be interesting," Mrs. Begley said. "I quite agree."

Emma sat bolt upright.



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