Sick of Shadows by M. C. Beaton

Author:M. C. Beaton
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Crime, Fiction, Historical, Mystery & Detective
ISBN: 9781849012911
Publisher: Constable & Robinson Limited
Published: 2010-11-01T04:17:54.265803+00:00

Rose, dressed as Columbine, descended the stairs. “How pretty you look!” exclaimed Lady Polly.

“Thank you. Where is Captain Cathcart?”

“Nowhere, as usual,” snapped her mother. “We will need to go without him.”

The earl and countess were attired in eighteenth-century dress.

Rose’s heart sank. She knew she looked well in her costume and had been looking forward to seeing Harry admire it.

She felt a ball of hurt somewhere in her stomach. He did not care for her, not even a little bit. He had snubbed her again. How the débutantes would titter and gossip behind their fans when she arrived alone.

As they were about to leave, Peter called. “I wanted to show you my costume,” he said, swinging a black coat from his shoulders. Despite her hurt, Rose began to laugh. He was dressed as harlequin.

“As my fiancé has not put in an appearance and we match, I would be honoured if you would escort me.”

“Delighted and honoured,” said Peter.

The earl and countess exchanged little smiles. Peter was eligible and very suitable. The captain was not. Surely Rose would break the engagement now.

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