Mayhem in Bath (1999)
“A broad walk, crowded with people, ascended up an undulating slope toward a classical temple. Bowling greens, shrubberies, flowerbeds, groves, and waterfalls flanked the walk, and apart from the temple there was a sham castle and a labyrinth. Directly adjacent to the perimeter walls were broad rides, where many ladies and gentlemen exercised their fine mounts. Preparations were in hand for the Halloween bonfire and fireworks display, and from the size of the bonfire it was clear it would be a very elaborate affair indeed.
She strolled up the walk, enjoying the surroundings. Autumn leaves rustled underfoot, a blackbird sang its heart out in a silver birch tree, and the contretemps in the haberdashery now seemed a trivial affair that had ended most satisfactorily in Georgiana’s defeat. She even managed to banish Dominic to the far extremity of thought.
On reaching the top of the walk, she came upon the new cut of the Kennet and Avon canal, which sliced through the gardens by way of a co...nveniently steep dip in the land.MoreLess
She strolled up the walk, enjoying the surroundings. Autumn leaves rustled underfoot, a blackbird sang its heart out in a silver birch tree, and the contretemps in the haberdashery now seemed a trivial affair that had ended most satisfactorily in Georgiana’s defeat. She even managed to banish Dominic to the far extremity of thought.
On reaching the top of the walk, she came upon the new cut of the Kennet and Avon canal, which sliced through the gardens by way of a co...nveniently steep dip in the land.MoreLess
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