Patricia rose abruptly to her feet. ‘You’ll excuse me, Greystone. I have an appointment with my modiste this morning.’ She left the room without waiting for his response. Shocked by his sudden news and annoyed by her husband’s casual dismissal of any feelings she might have, Patricia went to her room and put on her outdoor garments. She would have no compunction in spending as much money as she pleased – her modiste was excellent but not cheap, although a whole new wardrobe would be a little compensation for the disruption to her social life. The gossips would be kept busy when she attended functions without her husband, but they would delight in spreading rumours anyway. Sometimes her mischievous spirit won and she deliberately gave them something to talk about, but Greystone was always there to act as a buffer against the harsh realities of London society – Patricia had a feeling that things would be very different with her husband out of the country.

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About the Author

Dilly Court is a No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of over forty novels. She grew up in North-East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children, four grandchildren and two beautiful great-grandchildren. Dilly now lives in Dorset on the Jurassic Coast with her husband.

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