No one knew young Ella Fairmont was Miss Prattle - the notorious London gossip columnist.
The main object of Miss Prattle's attention was Patrick Beresford, Duke of Clare - the most sought-after and talked-about bachelor in town. She quoted every indiscreet thing he said. Now a week-long houseparty at Clare's country estate would yield a lot of spicy talk to write about the arrogant nobleman.
The main object of Miss Prattle's attention was Patrick Beresford, Duke of Clare - the most sought-after and talked-about bachelor in town. She quoted every indiscreet thing he said. Now a week-long houseparty at Clare's country estate would yield a lot of spicy talk to write about the arrogant nobleman.
This is an older book by Joan Smith. I rarely find one of hers I don't like. From Back cover - "No one knew young Ella Fairmont was Miss Prattle, the notorious London gossip columnist...
