The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)
The Story of Charles Strange: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)
By Mrs. Henry Wood
15 Jan, 2020
Brief Extract: "She's the guilty one, sir, I fear. But who'd think it, to see her? Only about twenty or so, and with beauty enough to knock you over, and blue eyes that look you down in their pride. She's dressed out like those high-born ladies do dr
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Brief Extract: "She's the guilty one, sir, I fear. But who'd think it, to see her? Only about twenty or so, and with beauty enough to knock you over, and blue eyes that look you down in their pride. She's dressed out like those high-born ladies do dress, in light silk that glistens as she walks, her neck and arms uncovered. There's a gentleman with her now, some friend of the family, and he won't let us go on with our investigation. He came and stopped it, and said we were acting against Lord Level's wishes." Less