The Secret Service of Tea and Treason (Dangerous Damsels #3)

by India Holton

Daniel shrugged. Crouching down, he laid his suitcase flat on the ground and opened it. The steward gasped. “You cannot be serious!” Alice peered into the case and almost smiled to see its contents. There must have been two dozen books crammed in. “What about clothing? Personal accessories?” the steward asked. Daniel indicated the duffel bag hanging from his shoulder. “Surely that’s inadequate?” “I agree,” Daniel said, “but I couldn’t fit in any more books. Hopefully Starkthorn Castle has a decent library.” The steward shook his head with disapproval, then turned to Alice, flicking his pen at her. “You now.” She laid down her suitcase and opened it. The steward rattled the pen against his clipboard. “Hm,” Daniel said, looking over. “Pocket editions. Wise choice.

But Cecilia went on with ruthless goodwill: “Anytime you wish, you are welcome to visit me and borrow a book from my library.” Beside her, Ned widened his eyes with amazement.