The Spy's Revenge by Nadine Millard

Author:Nadine Millard [Millard, Nadine]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: Blue Tulip Publishing
Published: 2016-07-05T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

“I DON’T THINK we could possibly fit any more in, Evelyn.” Gabrielle laughed as they finally left the milliner’s, their arms and the arms of the poor footman filled with boxes.

“Well, I think we have enough to get us to London and for the first week or so. After that, the London seamstress should have things ready for you if we visit as soon as we arrive.”

“What?” Gabby gasped. “We have to do this again?”

Evelyn sighed and shook her head sympathetically, handing her boxes to the coachman then taking Gabby’s to do the same.

“My dear,” she said slowly as though speaking to a young child, “this is the minimum of what you need. The Season is all about pomp and glory. You will need more satin than you can possibly imagine. More feathers, jewels, fans, gowns, bonnets, gloves, slippers—”

“All right, all right.” Gabby held up her hands in mock surrender. “I just, I do not enjoy this, though I am grateful to you. But it seems—”

“Ridiculous?” Evelyn offered with a smile. “It is. Utterly. Which is why Andrew and I spend a minimum amount of time in London. But…” She leaned closer and spoke softly “…if your suspicions are correct, and someone in the Home Office is behind all this, then London is where we need to be. And if we need to be in London, we need to be dressed in the very height of the latest fashion.”

Gabby knew her face was crestfallen, but she couldn’t help it. She hated this nonsense.

Evelyn eyed her then turned to speak to the coachman, issuing some quick instructions that Gabrielle didn’t hear.

“Come,” Evelyn said, linking her arm through Gabby’s, “let us walk to the local bookshop. I never get to browse as much as I’d like. Andrew gets bored to tears. But you and I shall have a marvellous time wandering through the shelves.”

They began walking back down the busy main street of the bustling village, Evelyn’s maid and the footman trailing behind.

“I know that even Jonathan has agreed to it, but are you sure using yourself as bait to lure out the scoundrel is the only way to do this?” Evelyn asked quietly.

“It must be someone quite senior in the Home Office…” Gabby explained, not for the first time. But Evelyn’s concern was so touching, it was impossible to feel impatient. “…to have the ability and the means to put together such an elaborate plot. Plus, I’m not really known by any agents other than Andrew and Jonathan, and now Lucas, so it must be someone I’ve dealt with, and I’ve only dealt with senior agents. Nobody in the field.”

They got to the bookshop and stepped inside, allowing their eyes to adjust to the dimness.

As they began perusing the shelves, they continued to speak in hushed tones. Probably overly cautious, but it was better to err on the side of caution.

“And if they are senior, then they definitely walk amongst the ton. There is nobody in that office who doesn’t have a high standing amongst the Quality.

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