The Allure Of Lord Devlin: A Love Versus Honor Regency Romance by Evans Bronwen

Author:Evans, Bronwen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bronwen Evans Author
Published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

The following afternoon, Philippa and Dharma tried to hide their shock as they entered the dressmakers just off Bond Street.

The Modiste’s shop was a haven of elegance, adorned with sumptuous silks and satins in every hue, where ladies of the ton gathered to consult the latest fashions and seek the guidance of Madame Camille, the renowned dressmaker. On this particular afternoon, the shop was abuzz with activity as ladies perused the array of fabrics and, to Dharma’s horror, sitting to the side, lounging on the chaise longue looking like a duck out of water, was Lord Devlin.

He'd joined their visit. Likely to stop the ladies from their aim of cross-examining Fiona.

The hard, steely gaze he leveled at Dharma as she entered portrayed how he felt about them trying to get close to Fiona.

However, Fiona was enjoying her visit, gazing at a collection of extravagant bonnets and chatting to Madame Camille.

Rosemary was doing her best to ignore her brother’s glare by examining a collection of lace trimmings.

“Come stand in front of the cheval mirror and you’ll see the bonnet suits you well,” Camille urged the Scottish woman.

Fiona was happy to regard herself in a full-length mirror while trying on a midnight blue silk bonnet adorned with delicate ribbons and feathers. “Darling, what do you think? Does it bring out the color of my eyes?” Fiona noticed that Devlin's eyes were focused on Lady Dharma and the material she was being shown by one of the dressmakers on the other side of the lounge, and her lips turned down.

Without removing his gaze from Dharma, he replied, “I’m sure you’d look ravishing in anything you selected.”

Fiona pouted. Not the least bit mollified. “What is that material that Lady Dharma is examining?” she snapped at Madame Camille.

“Oh, that’s a deep burgundy velvet. It would not suit your coloring.”

“I want to see it.” Before Madame could say more, Fiona made her way to where Dharma was discussing the material with Rosemary. “It brings out the blue of your eyes beautifully,” Rosemary said as Fiona arrived.

Steam was almost coming out of Fiona’s ears at Devlin’s steadfast interest in Dharma. “I’d love a dress made from this velvet. See to it.”

Madame Camille rubbed her hands and stuttered, “But there is only enough material for Lady Dharma’s gown.”

“It’s all right, Camille. Mrs. McTavish may have the material. She is our guest and we want to make her feel welcome. After all, she will become part of Lady Rosemary’s family, and I hope a friend.”

Fiona’s anger vanished, replaced by cautious appeasement. “That is very kind, Lady Dharma. Perhaps Madame Camille is correct and the color would look better on you.”

“Perhaps. However, look at this beautiful emerald velvet material. It would look stunning on you. What type of gown would suit Mrs. McTavish's figure? Perhaps we should look through the sketches and find a beautiful design to show off your figure?” Dharma skillfully drew Fiona further into the lounge, away from Devlin’s knowing gaze. He could hardly follow them back here.

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