The prospect was most terrifying! To shy, mousy Isabelle, hopelessly ignorant of city life, the idea of living in London with her wealthy uncle filled her with misgivings, and excitement. But her inability to cope with fashionable society became glar...
"I will not marry a man chosen for me!" "But, Sophie, my dear," her stepfather said kindly, "you could not hope for a more advantageous match." Sophie put her hands over her ears. "You may talk as long as you like, but I will never listen." ...