CHAPTER NINETamina felt a great wave of despair flood over her as she watched the tall figure of the Earl swiftly walk away and vanish down a narrow alleyway leading to the Funchal docks and the Blue Diamond.
She knew she would never forget the look in his eyes when he had learnt of what he considered to be her betrayal of his trust.
She turned to Edmund her eyes blazing.
“Edmund, what are you doing here in Madeira? And why did you name me as your fiancée to Lord Daventry? You know I no longer wish to have anything to do with you! I have sent you a letter breaking off our engagement.”
Edmund brushed a finger slowly across his thick moustache as he stared down at the beautiful and angry Tamina. His bland, boyish face concealed the rage that was building inside his head.
He had indeed r
