Chapter ThreeThe party was certainly one of wild gaiety.
To begin with Vida had been overcome by the beauty and elegance of the Prince’s guests.
When she had gone downstairs and was escorted from the hall by one of the footmen, she had heard the laughter and chatter of voices coming from the salon even before the door was opened.
Everybody was, as she expected, speaking French and it was impossible to imagine any of the ladies present could have been dressed anywhere but in Paris.
Her father had often told her how the Russian Court favoured France not only in speaking that country’s language but also in having French Tutors for their children.
What was more, the Nobles all gravitated towards Paris as if it was a special paradise created for them.
It was obvious at a quick glance that
