At the Chestertons' Ball

by Ana Cristina

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I hadn’t expected to see him at the Chestertons’ ball. At least, that’s what I had told myself.

If I wore my best gown, a pale blue with double-lined panniers and a lace-bordered décolletage, it was mere coincidence. My hair was powdered and strands of pearls were inserted amidst the twisted ringlets. But I didn’t tell the maid to go to any great lengths. I couldn’t help it if she felt like being creative.

Louisa said I looked very fine and Isabella muttered no doubt Lord Windham would agree. I resisted the urge to kick my darling cousin and thanked them both.

Isabella lent me her prized fan, one made entirely of lace which de Grave had specially made for her in Brussels. I promised her I would treat it with care and not resort to any violence against it. In any event, I would try my very best.

When the three of us made our entrance, my eyes seemed to develop a life of their own. They scanned the ballroom until they found a pair of dark eyes. Despite myself, a sigh escaped my lips.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. At the Chestertons' Ball

    kaoticrequiem's Buddy Icon kaoticrequiem

    Posted 3 months ago

    Excellent descriptive work, particularly the sense of high-class standards coupled with detachment. I’m thinking specifically of the fan paragraph. Good stuff!

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    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ooh, absolutely magical in the description and characterization of a well-guarded hope and affection. Really liked the whole putting the hair on the maid feeling creative.

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    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    wow.. this is one exquisite story! Its so rich in detail. Immediately it made me think of a Jane Austin novel or a scene from the movie Marie Antoinette. You truly have a way with words.

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    Thank you, Sarah! Wow, I can’t believe this made you think of Jane Austen and Marie Antoinette. That’s a high compliment!

  5. At the Chestertons' Ball

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love how she gives the maid credit for being creative and acts as if she isn’t as ramped up as she is about the chance of seeing him.

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    NightMaiden's Buddy Icon NightMaiden

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Yay! I love these sequels…This is such a life like series, and I’m enjoyed it a lot. Yes! Just like Sarah M Conrad said : it reminds me of Pride and Prejudice. Keep up the awesome work!

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    Dreamer's Buddy Icon Dreamer

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the first paragraph. Great job.
    LoA

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