Her Stepmother Sent Her to the Duke as a Joke – He Offered Her a Chair Before He Said a Word

and a coroner’s inquest would ruin my week.”

Norah stared at him. No one had offered her a chair in 10 years.

In Agatha’s house, Norah stood. She stood behind Agatha’s chair at dinners.

She stood while the dressmakers fitted her stepsisters. She stood waiting for orders.

Her legs, heavy and aching from the cold, betrayed her pride. She moved toward the continue reading …