CHAPTER SIXThe rest of the day passed in a something of a haze for Novella. Almost as soon as Sir Edward had left, she walked upstairs to wash and change and instead found herself falling asleep – completely clothed – on her bed.
‘The letter to Doctor von Haydn!’ she cried upon waking, suddenly remembering that she had still to finish and send it.
Running back to her father’s study, she withdrew the letter from the desk drawer and completed it as soon as she could. Although she did not have time to go to the Post Office herself, she wandered out to the stables to see if Ned would take it for her.
“My Lady, how is her Ladyship?” asked Charles, as soon as he saw her approaching.
“Still very much the same. Actually, I have an errand for Ned, would you be able to spare him a while?”
“Of c
