A WILD SPINSTER FOR THE DUKE BY TIFFANY BATON – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Tiffany Baton
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“Goodness, Bridget! Have you been out riding again?”
Bridget Fadden cringed at the sound of her mother’s upset voice as she
dismounted her trusty steed, Brimmer, in front of her family’s stables.
“I wasn’t gone that long, Mother. I only—”
“How many times have I told you not to ride unsupervised? It’s far too
dangerous!”
She let out a sigh as her mother went on.
“Frankly, I’d rather you not ride at all, and you know this. The mere horrors
that could befall a woman riding—”
“I know, Mother. I—”
“And today of all days, Bridget?” The Countess’s scolding only continued
as they began walking as fast as they could towards the grand house across
the field. “This is a most important day for the family, Bridget. We are
expecting guests!”
Bridget let out a small groan and quickened her pace, hoping to escape the
lecture, but her mother trailed after her, relentless in her reminder.
“Elliot’s betrothed, along with her brother, the esteemed Duke of Galway,
will be at our doorstep at any moment, and you deem it fit to greet them…
looking like this?”
They nodded at the servants nearby as they hurried towards the manor. The
sprawling estate stretched as far as the eye could see, with manicured
gardens and extra neatly trimmed hedges for the occasion.
Bridget sighed as her mother continued berating her, longing for a moment
of respite from the chatter.
“No, Mother. Yes, I understand the significance of today.” She turned with
wide, assuring eyes. “I will behave accordingly.”
The two women finally stepped into the grand house, its air filled with a
heightened sense of anticipation. The servants scurried about, their
movements choreographed with precision, bowing respectfully as the
nobles passed by.
The house was of marvelous architecture, a testament to the Earl’s wealth
and status. Elaborate moldings adorned the walls, and intricate chandeliers
hung from the ceilings, casting a soft glow on the polished marble floors.
As they made their way through the halls, Bridget’s eyes were drawn to the
decorations in the building. Newly carved woodwork adorned the door
frames, and special occasion tapestries depicting scenes of pastoral beauty
draped the walls.
With the hems of their dresses lifted delicately, the women ascended the
lavish staircase while the Countess continued to speak, her voice carrying a
mix of excitement and anticipation.
“Ah, looking great as ever, dear sister.”
Bridget chuckled at the sight of her second brother, Hector Fadden, leaning
against the walls, impeccably dressed as usual.
Hector was two years her senior, yet anyone who laid eyes on them could
presume them to be twins. He had never cared about societal positions and
most times treated her as an equal… and as their mother said, that only
made it harder to tell their different ages.
The Fadden siblings favored each other. While Bridget’s eldest siblings
were similar in looks and perfect character—till recent times—one could
say Hector was doing his best to make Bridget a perfect pair with him as
well, imposing on her his rakish traits.
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