The Marquis of Aldridge is the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Haverford. Formerly a rake, he continues to use his reputation to hold matchmakers at bay
Aldridge did not raise his voice. “I shall give you five minutes to explain the reasons you felt urged to ‘warn’ my sister. You have a tendency to be pompous, but I have seen no evidence that you are crude or immoral. Or, at least, not more immoral than the Read more…
Adrian began making his way in the direction of his sister Miranda who was standing with the Marquis of Aldridge. Grace had told Adrian what had happened between their sister and the marquis and his brother. Adrian could never condone the methods they used to teach Miranda a well-deserved lesson. Read more…
Celia once more searched out the face that had haunted her every moment since she first laid eyes upon him months ago at Hollystone Hall. Was it just a coincidence when their eyes met from across the room? Coincidence that he missed a step while he attempted to keep his Read more…
It had been Lord Aldridge’s idea. When Cedrica first realized that he planned to pay the dowry he had promised, she voiced her decision to split it between buying care for her father and helping Marcel pay for the restaurant, but Aldridge advised her to think again. “The Grenfords owe Read more…
The Duchess of Haverford’s ball was the usual crush. Hugh managed one set with Becky, then the Earl of Chirbury asked her to dance, so Hugh retaliated by sweeping Lady Chirbury into the set. They had a number of friends here tonight, and Hugh did his duty by the wives, Read more…
He was grinning broadly. “I never imagined… Are you sure, Mademoiselle?” He had both her hands now and was smothering them with kisses. “I cannot give you the life you have here. I could perhaps manage a small apartment. I have money saved, but it would not be what you Read more…
As they led him in through the stable doors, a shadow detached itself from the interior and strolled out into the thin winter sunlight. “Clever horse,” the Marquis of Aldridge said. “Knows quite a few tricks.” “He does, yes.” James smiled. He had selected Seistan from the herd himself when Read more…
Grace took a glass of wine from a servant who passed by. She surveyed the room, a small smile lighting her face when she observed her sister and the two gentlemen in the corner. Nicholas frowned. Such a reaction was not what he expected, nor was Grace’s gesture of slightly Read more…
Miranda glanced between the pair. This was not exactly how she thought this conversation would be leading. Perhaps, if she could just get the marquis alone for a moment, she might still be able to get him to offer for her. Surely he would be swept away by her beauty Read more…
