It was therefore not surprising that a great number of the titled English ladies present considered it an insult to them and their Social status.
But the Duke was quite oblivious and did not listen to any rebukes nor did they trouble him in the slightest.
She had now been his mistress for nearly a year, but at the back of his mind he had a strong feeling that their love affair was coming to an end.
At the same time it was impossible for him to invite this young innocent girl in front of him to stay in his house even if he provided her with a chaperone.
He thought that the one person he might just ask for help was Madame de Staël.
This brilliant woman of letters had fascinated him and he saw her practically every day in Paris.
Her wit and wisdom were always irresistible and she entert
