George and Dorothea

England 1814

The Umbrella Strikes Again: St. Vincent's downfall (aka betrothal) is assured.

George St. Vincent doesn't realize it, but his days as a bachelor in good standing are numbered.

He has a fortnight, to be precise—the duration of the Dansbury House party.

For I, Lady Harriett Ross, have committed to parting with several items of sentimental worth should I fail to orchestrate his downfall—er, betrothal—to Miss Dorothea Wythe, who is delightful, brilliant, and interested (or will be).

If I have anything to say about matters, and I always have something to say about matters, they're both doomed.

Did I say doomed? I mean, destined—to a life filled with love.

Lady Harriett Ross,

Self-proclaimed Motley Meddler * Mistress of Destiny * Wielder of the Infamous Umbrella

I'm just an old woman with opinions. On everything.

*George & Dorothea's story originally appeared in Never Too Late, A Bluestocking Belles Collection. This new standalone version has been edited and updated with never before seen deleted scenes.

Rated for Mature Readers