“ This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor...Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. ” ― Rumi
England, 1844As a servant for the wealthy Lady Burton, Georgiana Fenwick is both surprised and flattered when her mistress's son Sydney pursues her. However, he insists on a hushed romance. To prove his love, and in celebration of their planned elopement,
He couldn't say how he knew he was being followed. He just knew. Since snow began falling an hour ago, he'd sensed his relentless shadow drawing closer. He laughed mirthlessly at his own expense. He didn't know how he could be so sure someone who meant hi