Hand of Fortune

by Corinna Cunliffe

As “Henry” Henrietta suffered Lord Hintlesham’s curt command and was expected to measure up to the standards of excellence he demanded from all his service. He was especially exacting with those he depended on to fulfil his ambition to win the English Derby with his horse Hypericum. Henrietta went to live with her cousin Mrs.Pemberton where she was treated as a poor relation and wore unbecoming clothes. She was rescued from life with her cousin by La Comtesse de la Plie, a friend of her mother's, a wealthy widow who took delight in outfitting Henrietta and taking her about in London .

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