Read The Raven Prince (Princes #1)(3) online free by Elizabeth Hoyt
Author: Elizabeth Hoyt
“Perhaps if I were to produce more lace. Or, or I could give up meat entirely,” her mother-in-law said a little wildly.
“I don’t want you to have to do that. Besides, Father made sure I had a good education.”
Mother Wren brightened. “Your father was the best vicar Little Battleford ever had, God rest his soul. He did let everyone know his views on the education of children.”
“Mmm.” Anna took the cloth off her head and began combing out her wet hair. “He made sure I learned to read and write and do figures. I even have a little Latin and Greek. I thought I’d look tomorrow for a position as a governess or companion.”
“Old Mrs. Lester is almost blind. Surely her son-in-law would hire you to read—” Mother Wren stopped.
Anna became aware at the same time of an acrid scent in the air. “Fanny!”
The little maid, who had been watching the exchange between her employers, yelped and ran to the pot of stew over the fire. Anna groaned.
Another burned supper.
FELIX HOPPLE PAUSED before the Earl of Swartingham’s library door to take stock of his appearance. His wig, with two tight sausage curls on either side, was freshly powdered in a becoming lavender shade. His figure—quite svelte for a man of his years—was highlighted by a puce waistcoat edged with vining yellow leaves. And his hose had alternating green and orange stripes, handsome without being ostentatious. His toilet was perfection itself....
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