CHAPTER SIXLord Grimstone’s house was far larger than Novella had expected.
But, as she looked around her, she thought that it was not furnished in particularly good taste.
However, as she followed the butler across a large hall, she was aware that there were an inordinate number of servants on duty.
The drawing room, to her surprise, was upstairs on the first floor.
As she entered, she saw that it was a very large room with windows overlooking the sea.
There were several people there already and, as she was announced, Lord Grimstone came towards her.
She thought that even in his evening clothes, in which she had always admired her father, he looked unpleasant and untrustworthy.
When he pressed her hand and held it for too long, she knew that she was apprehensive as well as feeling
