Jeanne, who had a good idea why the Duc had married in such haste, did not speak and he went on,
“It’s what everybody’s been wanting for a long time and now there’ll be a deal of excitement when I tells them what’s occurred.”
The satisfaction in Gustave’s voice was unmistakable and Jeanne, taking the note from him, said,
“You can ride back now and tell them up at Montvéal what’s happened.”
Gustave hesitated and she added,
“If you hurry, you’ll have time to be back here again before they ring for their breakfast. You’ve been married yourself, so you know there’s no need to hurry on the first morning of your honeymoon!”
Gustave laughed.
Then, as he saw the point of what Jeanne was saying, he said,
“You’re right. I’ll ride back, give them the good news and be back here before you can count the minutes I’ve been away.”
“You flatter yourself if you think that’s what I am going to do.” Jeanne answered.
She would have turned away with the note in her hand if Gustave had not caught hold of her.
“Give us a kiss to celebrate all the excitement there’s going to be when it’s known that Monsieur’s been caught at last?”
“Get away with you!” Jeanne said pushing him off. “You’ve got a wife and three children, so keep your kisses to yourself!”
“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Gustave laughed.
“I’ve a good idea,” Jeanne replied.
She waited until Gustave had mounted his horse and then went upstairs.
She knew better than anybody else what the information she held in her hand would mean to the Duc and Duchesse.
She was woman enough to understand Yursa’s fear that somehow, in some crafty evil way, Madame de Salône would either entice the Duc back into her clutches or destroy her, as she had tried to do and failed.
‘Now they’re free to be happy,’ Jeanne said to herself.
She reached the bedroom door, but there was no sound.
With a smile on her lips, she went and sat down on a chair a little way down the corridor to wait for the bell to ring.
Inside the room Yursa said,
“I suppose, darling, we should ring for breakfast.”
“I am too happy to eat,” the Duc replied. “I want to stay here all day making love to you and telling you how lucky I am!”
“I should like that too, but I am afraid you might be bored.”
“How could I ever be bored with you?” he asked. “My precious, there are no words to tell you how much I love you or how beautiful you are.”
Yursa put her arm round his neck and drew him a little closer.
The sun was casting a golden light over the whole room and the Duc seeing it glint on her hair thought that she was like the sun itself.
“I love you,” he said. “Why are there no more words in our vocabulary to express our love in?”
“It’s easier to say it in kisses,” Yursa said and lifted her lips to his.
He looked down at her for a long moment and then he said,
“You are right. There is no need for words!”
Then he was kissing her, the sun touched them both, the warmth of it moving from their lips into their hearts.
They were ONE.
OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES
The Barbara Cartland Eternal Collection is the unique opportunity to collect as ebooks all five hundred of the timeless beautiful romantic novels written by the world’s most celebrated and enduring romantic author.
Named the Eternal Collection because Barbara’s inspiring stories of pure love, just the same as love itself, the books will be published on the internet at the rate of four titles per month until all five hundred are available.
The Eternal Collection, classic pure romance available worldwide for all time .
Elizabethan Lover
The Little Pretender
A Ghost in Monte Carlo
A Duel of Hearts
The Saint and the Sinner
The Penniless Peer
The Proud Princess
The Dare-Devil Duke
Diona and a Dalmatian
A Shaft of Sunlight
Lies for Love
Love and Lucia
Love and the Loathsome Leopard
Beauty or Brains
The Temptation of Torilla
The Goddess and the Gaiety Girl
Fragrant Flower
The Duke and the Preacher’s Daughter
A Kiss for the King
The Mysterious Maid-servant
Lucky Logan Finds Love
The Wings of Ecstacy
Mission to Monte Carlo
Revenge of the Heart
The Unbreakable Spell
Never Laugh at Love
Bride to a Brigand
Lucifer and the Angel
Journey to a Star
Solita and the Spies
The Chieftain Without a Heart
No Escape from Love
Dollars for the duke
Pure and Untouched
Secrets
Fire in the Blood
Love, Lies and Marriage
The Ghost who Fell in Love
Hungry for Love
The Wild Cry of Love
The Blue-eyed Witch
The Punishment of a Vixen
The Secret of the Glen
Bride to the King
For All Eternity
King in Love
A Marriage made in Heaven
Who can deny Love?
Riding to the Moon
Wish for Love
Dancing on a Rainbow
Gypsy Magic
Love in the Clouds
Count the Stars
White Lilac
Too Precious to Lose
The Devil Defeated
An Angel Runs Away
The Duchess Disappeared
The Pretty Horse-breakers
The Prisoner of Love
Ola and the Sea Wolf
The Castle made for Love
A Heart is Stolen
The Love Pirate
As Eagles Fly
The Magic of Love
Love Leaves at Midnight
A Witch’s Spell
Love Comes West
The Impetuous Duchess
Love lifts the Curse
Saved By A Saint
Love is Dangerous
The Poor Governess
The Peril and the Prince
A Very Unusual Wife
Say Yes Samantha
Punished with love
A Royal Rebuke
The Husband Hunters
Signpost To Love
Love Forbidden
Gift Of the Gods
The Outrageous Lady
The Slaves Of Love
The Disgraceful Duke
The Unwanted Wedding
Lord Ravenscar’s Revenge
From Hate to Love
A Very Naughty Angel
The Innocent Imposter
A Rebel Princess
A Wish Comes True
Haunted
Passions In The Sand
Little White Doves of Love
A Portrait of Love
The Enchanted Waltz
Alone and Afraid
The Call of the Highlands
The Glittering Lights
An Angel in Hell
Only a Dream
A Nightingale Sang
Pride and the Poor Princess
Stars in my Heart
The Fire of Love
A Dream from the Night
Sweet Enchantress
The Kiss of the Devil
Fascination in France
Love Runs In
Lost Enchantment
Love is Innocent
The Love Trap
No Darkness for Love
Kiss from a Stranger
The Flame Is Love
A Touch of Love
The Dangerous Dandy
In Love In Lucca
The Karma Of Love
Magic For The Heart
Paradise Found
Only Love
A Duel with Destiny
The Heart of the Clan
The Ruthless Rake
Revenge is Sweet
Fire on the Snow
A Revolution of Love
Love at the Helm
Listen to Love
Love Casts out Fear
The Devilish Deception
Riding in the Sky
The Wonderful Dream
This Time it’s Love
The River of Love
A Gentleman in Love
The Island of Love
Miracle for a Madonna
The Storms of Love
The Prince and the Pekingese
The Golden Cage
Theresa and a Tiger
The Goddess of Love
Alone in Paris
The Earl Rings a Belle
The Runaway Heart
From Hell to Heaven
Love in the Ruins
Crowned with Love
Love is a Maze
Hidden by Love
Love is the Key
A Miracle in Music
The Race for Love
Call of the Heart
The Curse of the Clan
Saved by Love
THE LATE DAME BARBARA CARTLAND
Barbara Cartland, who sadly died in May 2000 at the grand age of ninety eight, remains one of the world’s most famous romantic novelists. With worldwide sales of over one billion, her outstanding 723 books have been translated into thirty six different languages, to be enjoyed by readers of romance globally.
Writing her first book ‘Jigsaw’ at the age of 21, Barbara became an immediate bestseller. Building upon this initial success, she wrote continuously throughout her life, producing bestsellers for an astonishing 76 years. In addition to Barbara Cartland’s legion of fans in the UK and across Europe, her books have always been immensely popular in the USA. In 1976 she achieved the unprecedented feat of having books at numbers 1 & 2 in the prestigious B. Dalton Bookseller bestsellers list.
Although she is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Romance’, Barbara Cartland also wrote several historical biographies, six autobiographies and numerous theatrical plays as well as books on life, love, health and cookery. Becoming one of Britain’s most popular media personalities and dressed in her trademark pink, Barbara spoke on radio and television about social and political issues, as well as making many public appearances.
In 1991 she became a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to literature and her work for humanitarian and charitable causes.
Known for her glamour, style, and vitality Barbara Cartland became a legend in her own lifetime. Best remembered for her wonderful romantic novels and loved by millions of readers worldwide, her books remain treasured for their heroic heroes, plucky heroines and traditional values. But above all, it was Barbara Cartland’s overriding belief in the positive power of love to help, heal and improve the quality of life for everyone that made her truly unique.
Saved by Love
Barbara Cartland
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