You know all of the young gentlemen better than I do, Lady Manston continued. Are there any we should avoid? All of them, George wanted to say. ''What about Ashbournes son?''No. No? his mother echoed. No, as in you dont have an opinion? No, as in no. He is not for Billie. Who, George could not help but note, was watching the mother-son exchange with an odd mix of curiosity and alarm. Any particular reason? Lady Manston asked. He gambles, George lied. Well, maybe it wasnt a lie. All gentlemen gambled. He had no idea if the one in question did so to excess. What about the Billington heir? I think he Also no. His mother regarded him with an impassive expression. Hes too young, George said, hoping it was true. He is? She frowned. I suppose he might be. I cant remember precisely.
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Julia Quinn was American historical romance author. Julie Pottinger, better known by her pen name, Julia Quinn, is an American author. Her novels have been translated into 41 languages and have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller List nineteen times. Read more on Wikipedia →