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Lord of the Storm: The Common Elements Romance Project (Regency Gothic Book 1)

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by Arietta Richmond


  Intrigued, he turned away, wondering who she was. He searched the room carefully, identified the location of Lady Prudence, and was relieved to see her totally absorbed in a conversation with a collection of the more gossipy, older women. She would, hopefully, remain engaged by the gossip for some considerable time. He went in search of his mother and sisters.

  Perhaps they knew who the beautiful woman in the corner was. In the end, when he found them, he did not ask, for the thought of giving his mother the slightest hint that he found any woman interesting was terrifying. He was relieved to see that Isabelle was looking happy, and as if she was enjoying herself, for the first time since her short visit with a friend in London. He stayed with them for a short while, then sought out Mooresfield.

  “Mooresfield, as the host, I make the assumption that you actually know everyone here?”

  “That’s perhaps rash, Kilmerstan, but why do you ask?”

  “I’ve seen a family I can’t place, and I’m curious.”

  “Point them out then.”

  Garrett did, indicating the couch and chairs in the corner, where the beautiful woman still sat, talking to the man he assumed was her father.

  “Oh, yes, you wouldn’t have met them. They haven’t been to town the last few Seasons. Reputed to be a bit short on funds. But they’re here now to, I suspect, try to marry off the younger daughter. The Earl of Delbarton, Lady Delbarton, and the two daughters. Lady Juliana and Lady Eleanor, if I remember correctly. Shall I introduce you?”

  “If you would.”

  They moved across the room, and came to a halt before the father and daughter, who rose at their approach.

  “My Lady, my Lord, may I present His Grace, the Duke of Kilmerstan?”

  The woman dropped into a curtsey worthy of court and her father bowed.

  “Delighted to meet you, Your Grace. I am the Earl of Delbarton, and this is my daughter, Lady Juliana.”

  ~~~~~

  Juliana could barely breathe. The Duke! Being introduced to her. She smiled, and hoped that her curtsey was good enough, and that he would not expect her to do more than greet him.

  Across the room, Eleanor had turned, and seen what was happening. Suddenly, for the first time, she envied her sister.

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