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Prologue

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JABBERIST

December 1937

Lord Holt’s elopement with American sensation Veronica James continues to rattle society’s finest. The world may be distraught at having lost a prized actress, but English aristocrats are appalled at having gained one.

Hollywood’s go-to actress for vamps is officially a countess.

The Duke and Duchess of Hawley are reportedly furious at their son’s elopement. We are glad we will be nowhere near the duke’s estate in Yorkshire, where Lord Holt and his new, utterly inappropriate bride, plan to spend the holidays.