by Jane Ashford
“Public order is important,” said Macklin.
“It is. But I never liked the idea of sending British troops against our own citizens.”
Macklin shook his head. He pursed his lips, then said, “I can’t withdraw the inquiries I’ve sent out without rousing even more attention.”
“I suppose not.” Daniel moved restlessly.
“The replies might shed light on her brother’s case. Perhaps for her as well, if he told her nothing.”
“She said he didn’t!”
“And I get no sense of deception from her,” Macklin agreed. “She has no reason to trust us, however.”
Daniel didn’t like that idea either. “She will once she gets to know me. Us. She’s going to help me organize the family papers.”
“Really?” Macklin raised his eyebrows.
“We both want information about Rose Cottage.” He refused to give up his plan. “There’s nothing in Frithgerd’s records to threaten the government. Rent rolls and deeds pose no danger.”
“No. But she may bring trouble with her.”
“Then we must help!” Daniel interrupted, swept by a fierce, protective anger. “My father—your old friend—left her a home. He would have wanted that.”
“Mystery upon mystery,” replied Macklin. “It’s all very odd. We must feel our way.”
Should they need a way into the government, there was no better man than Macklin, Daniel thought. They wouldn’t, of course. Penelope Pendleton was an innocent. But once again, he was glad of Macklin’s unexpected presence in his house.
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Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. Her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Born in Ohio, she is now somewhat nomadic. Find her on the web at janeashford.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/JaneAshfordWriter, where you can sign up for her monthly newsletter.
Also by Jane Ashford
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Heir to the Duke
What the Duke Doesn’t Know
Lord Sebastian’s Secret
Nothing Like a Duke
The Duke Knows Best
THE WAY TO A LORD’S HEART
Brave New Earl
Once Again a Bride
Man of Honour
The Three Graces
The Marriage Wager
The Bride Insists
The Bargain
The Marchington Scandal
The Headstrong Ward
Married to a Perfect Stranger
Charmed and Dangerous
A Radical Arrangement
First Season / Bride to Be
Rivals of Fortune / The Impetuous Heiress
Last Gentleman Standing
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