But for the moment it seemed impossible and it was like beating with her hands on a bare wall.
When she went down to dinner, it was to find to her relief that Lady Craven had invited a number of friends to meet her.
There were two young men present who made it clear that they found her extremely attractive.
When the ladies left the dining room for the men to enjoy their port, they congratulated Zelda on her gown and her jewels.
“How long is Your Highness going to be staying in London?” one of the ladies asked. “I would love to give a party for you, a big dinner party with a number of people coming in afterwards.”
“How kind,” Zelda murmured.
And the lady continued,
“Lady Craven will tell you that I have a beautiful ballroom and a conservatory beside it which has listened to many more
