Disguise Of Any Sort – M J Stratton (1)

Miss Bingley continued to glance coyly at him as the carriage trundled towards Longbourn. The Hursts were in their own conveyance, pulled by horses from Bingley’s stables—essential, given the additions to the party. After the agreeable evening at Lucas Lodge, Darcy had looked forward to spending more time in Elizabeth’s company, basking in her wit and intelligent conversation.

Unfortunately, he would now have to deal with Miss Bingley’s proprietary tendencies. Miss Bennet and her sister were waiting at Longbourn’s door. There was a large basket at their feet, no doubt filled with food and beverages for their adventure. Miss Bingley sniffed, muttering something about provincial rations. Bingley had ordered Netherfield’s kitchens to pack a basket as well. She doubtlessly thought their offering would be superior.

Bingley exited the carriage and approached the sisters, greeting the elder with a kiss on the back of her hand before picking up the basket and escorting them to the carriage. Thankfully, the coach was spacious enough to accommodate five adults. As they went along, Bingley turned to Elizabeth. “Tell us something about the ruin we mean to explore.” “You have done it now,” Miss Bennet jested. “History is Elizabeth’s passion.” “A hit!” Elizabeth placed a hand upon her chest.

“I have been outed.” Darcy grinned. “I am eager to hear of it. Will you not indulge our curiosity?” Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Miss Bingley roll her eyes. “As you wish.” Elizabeth folded her hands in her lap. Perfect for a romantic or scholarly visit, Darcy thought.

Miss Elizabeth’s gaze seemed far away as she continued. “Berkhamsted Castle—near Berkhamsted—was partially ruined in the 18th century. It is surrounded by moats and earthworks. Once a proud symbol of Norman conquest and royal authority, the castle now rests in romantic ruin, its moss-laced stones whispering stories to those with ears to listen. Tucked amid the wooded hills of west Hertfordshire, the castle was built in the immediate wake of the Norman invasion, a fortress born of ambition and strategy.

It was William the Conqueror himself who accepted the submission of the English nobles at this very place in 1066 — a moment of quiet capitulation that shaped the course of a kingdom. “Constructed as a motte-and-bailey stronghold, Berkhamsted boasted a formidable earthen mound crowned with timber and later stone defences, a broad moat fed by nearby streams, and vast outer wards where troops and royal entourages once bustled. The thick curtain walls, though now weathered and breached in parts, still mark the strength it once commanded.

In its heyday, it housed such notable residents as Thomas Becket, Edward the Black Prince, and even Cecily Neville, the Duchess of York and mother to two kings: Edward IV and Richard III.” She paused and glanced around as though afraid her recital would bore them.

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Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. OceanofPDF.com Contents Dedication About This Book 1. Chapter One 2. Chapter Two 3. Chapter Three 4. Chapter Four 5. Chapter Five 6. Chapter Six 7. Chapter Seven 8. Chapter Eight 9. Chapter Nine 10. Chapter Ten 11.

Chapter Eleven 12. Chapter Twelve 13. Chapter Thirteen 14. Chapter Fourteen 15. Chapter Fifteen 16. Chapter Sixteen 17. Chapter Seventeen 18. Chapter Eighteen 19. Chapter Nineteen 20. Chapter Twenty 21. Chapter Twenty-One 22. Chapter Twenty-Two 23. Chapter Twenty-Three 24. Chapter Twenty-Four 25. Chapter Twenty-Five 26. Chapter Twenty-Six 27. Chapter Twenty-Seven 28. Chapter Twenty-Eight 29. Chapter Twenty-Nine 30. Chapter Thirty 31. Chapter Thirty-One 32. Chapter Thirty-Two 33. Chapter Thirty-Three 34. Chapter Thirty-Four 35. Chapter Thirty-Five 36. Chapter Thirty-Six 37. Chapter Thirty-Seven 38. Chapter Thirty-Eight Epilogue Other Books by MJ Stratton Acknowledgements About The Author OceanofPDF.com Dedication For Charity Peterson Thank you for your unwavering support!

OceanofPDF.com About This Book Elizabeth Bennet never meant to disobey. With her mother in the throes of delivering an unexpected sixth child, a fifteen-year-old Elizabeth and her sisters are ushered into the garden.

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