Chapter SixLooking round the ballroom at Hawkeshead House, Alisa thought that it was the most attractive of all the ballrooms they had danced in.
In fact the whole house was extremely impressive and, from the moment they had entered through the front door, she had felt that Penelope was thinking what a perfect background it would be for her as a Duchess.
She thought that the double staircase was in itself like a stage-set for a woman to look her best, as she ascended to where the Duke was receiving his guests with his mother beside him.
The Dowager’s jewels, including a huge tiara that was almost like a crown on her head, seemed to be a glittering inducement to every girl who saw it.
But Alisa thought that they would also have to include the Duke in their consideration.
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