Arrangement

Dear Reader:

I am afraid I am about to do something exceedingly shocking. My adventure began when I came to the Earl of Savile''s castle for the reading of George Devane''s will, of which the earl is the executor.

I had every intention of refusing George''s blood money, but he foiled me by leaving it to my young son, Nicky. Because I am a young widow, this bequest has subjected me to a great deal...