Nearly a Lady

Nearly a Lady (2011) Alissa Johnson (Haverston Family #1)

“He needs something to do. Something to accomplish.” Something, the marquess thought, that might lighten the shadows his brother attempted to hide behind a cheerful wit and careless smile.

Being knocked unconscious by two small women was a degree better than being knocked unconscious by just the one.

What the devil would I do with a London season?”

“Find a husband, I imagine,” was Gideon’s reply. It only served to mystify her further.

“What the devil would I do with a husband?”

“Obtain long-term financial stability,” Lilly told her. “Something more reliable than sheep that can fall ill or crops that can fail.”

“Of course she’s ill,” Lilly said pleasantly. “You sent those custard-filled pastries.”

“Was something wrong with them?” Bloody hell, he’d poisoned the woman. “Can a person get sick from eating a stale pastry?”

“No,” Lilly assured him. “But a person can get sick from eating six fresh ones.”

Characters: Characters: Lucien Marquess of Engsly, Kincaid, Lord Gideon Haverston, Miss Winnefred Blythe, Lilly Ilestone, Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Bess, Peter, Connor, Mr. Ronald Clarkson, Mr. Holloway, Thomas Brown, Michael Birch, Mr. Gregory O’Malley, Mr. McKeen, Lady Gwen, Rebecca, Lord Gratley

Rating: 10/10

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