Page 99 of A Governess Should Never… Deny a Duke (The Governess Chronicles 2)

“This is a travesty, Elen, and you know it.”

“I can hardly–”

“Out of your hands, now, ladies,” the male continued. “I’ll deal with this. The duke should have known better than to employ a Frenchwoman.”

The key turned and Isabelle reared as a tall, gangly, fellow with overlong sideburns and bushy eyebrows peered into the room.

“Miss Beaujeu?”

“I am.”

“Come with me. You’ll be passing the night in Cogran Prison.”