The Captain and The Countess set in England in Queen Anne Stuart's reign - 1702-1714. Publisher MuseItUp Publishing. Publication date 21/02/2014
Kate
smoothed the gleaming folds of her turquoise blue silk gown. The lady knew how
to dress to make the utmost of her natural beauty. Her gown and petticoat, not
to mention sleeves and under-sleeves, as well as her bodice and stays, relied
for effect on simple design and fine fabrics. He approved of her ensemble, the
elegance of which did not depend on either a riot of colours or a multitude of
bows and other trimmings. Later, he would sketch her from memory.
Kate inclined
her head to his godmother. “Will you not warn your godson I am unsound, wild,
and a bad influence on the young?”
Edward
gazed into Kate’s eyes. Before his demise,
had her husband banished her to a manor deep in the country? If it was true,
why did he do so?
Kate’s
eyebrows slanted down at the inner corners. She stared back at him. He laughed, raised her hands to his lips and
kissed each in turn. “I look forward to furthering my acquaintance with you.”
“High-handed.”
Kate gurgled with laughter. “Captain, please release me.”
What did he
care if she were some ten years his elder? He wanted to get to know her better.
Edward bowed. “Your slightest wish is my command.”
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