Chapter 60
At a tea party gathering young noble ladies of the Edelburg region, it was Hannah of House Hertz who first spoke up:
“I hear Duke Lartman will be hosting a soiree upon his return. No doubt to converse with our fathers, but will we all attend?”
“Of course.”
The other ladies echoed her words.
“It has been too long since such a grand soiree. We simply must go.”
“This will help enliven our boredom, what fortuitous timing.”
Though prosperous, the Edelburg region lacked the theater or opera of the capital, so intermingling provided the nobles’ greatest entertainment. To them, any hosted soiree was welcome news regardless of the host.
It was Maria of House Kölpen’s next words that drew everyone’s undivided attention:
“But have you heard? This time, Duke Lartman has brought a lady with him from the capital!”
“Ah, I have heard as well!”
“What do you mean?”
Seeing some ladies’ eyes widen, Maria happily elaborated with relish: