![]() The Countess Refuses
The Countess Refuses is now up for nomination to publish on Amazon! -- EXCERPT: Jack sat down on the rickety settle whilst Belle, the love of his heart busied herself making tea. Cassie sat across from him, perching on a three-legged stool; furniture was sparse in the little cottage. ‘Jack dearest, this morning, we had a visitor by the name of Mr. Arkwright, who informed me my great grandpapa entailed part of his fortune to the female line. It is my good fortune to inherit one of his estates near Bath, and … the title of Countess.’ ‘Good Lord Cassie, an estate you say?’ ‘Yes, a ruined castle, messuages, villages, farms, meadows, pastures and livestock.’ ‘You never mentioned you be rich Cass.’ ‘I was not Jack; it was a delicate matter; my mother refused to speak of her parents. However, Mr. Arkwright informs us our grandmother was cast out by her family, because she eloped with a commoner.’ ‘So you are—?’ ‘Commoners too, and proud of it, but now that has all changed.’ Jack grinned. ‘Then I must doff my cap to you all.’ ‘Oh no Jack,’ Belle murmured, stroking the rugged jaw. ‘I have the deeds here.’ Cassie said, walking to the dresser. Reaching up for the key, she unlocked a drawer, taking out the roll of parchments and handing them to him. Jack saw the coat of arms and insignia. ‘I can’t read Cassie, but it looks grand. So I am sitting here in this kitchen with gentry.’ Belle laughed, taking his hand. ‘Cassie has inherited—’ ‘Belle,’ Cassie interrupted. ‘I intend to share this good fortune with you, Rosamond, Amelia and Teddy.’ She smiled at the bright faces of her family. ‘Tis a dream come true.’ ![]()
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Sara Zielinski
12/16/2016 02:01:37 pm
THanks for telling me about this book.
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Bridgett Wilbur
12/18/2016 10:26:07 am
I just love the excerpt, and would love to read your book.
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John Smith
12/21/2016 12:13:54 pm
Looks like an intriguing book!
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Audrey Stewart
12/21/2016 04:19:44 pm
I just love this cover, which really makes me want to read this book.
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Jerry Marquardt
12/21/2016 09:33:23 pm
I would love to thank you so much for featuring this fine giveaway. I look forward to following you in the future.
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