This selection is from a steampunk romance WIP, The Genteel Constructs of Rosewood Manor.
A brilliant idea came to Honoria.
“Annie, wait.”
Annie paused, put the heavy bucket down and rubbed her sore arm where her brass appendage attached to her flesh.
Annie paused, put the heavy bucket down and rubbed her sore arm where her brass appendage attached to her flesh.
“Annie, I have come into a
fortune and am leaving this establishment. I require a maid. Come with me and I
will double your wages.”
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An intriguing six! I wonder if Annie will accept the offer.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by the title - wondering if there are more maids with brass appendages!
ReplyDeleteDon't turn it down!
ReplyDeleteWho can resist an offer like that?
ReplyDeleteI'd be signing up, sounds like adventure is afoot! Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteMakes me wonder what Honoria's real purpose is.
ReplyDeleteMaids with brass appendages. That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhere in Wyoming?
Wendy--I'm in Casper but spent a lot of time in Sheridan and Story as a kid.Have relatives all over there and Montana.
ReplyDeleteNow that's an offer she can't (shouldn't) refuse! Great six!
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