World of Vanessa — The Duchess of Ashcombe, Page 38
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A crowd gathers on a village street outside signs reading “THE GREEN” and “HAWTHORNE FAMILY BUTCHERS / QUALITY MEATS / FAIR PRICES.” A woman in a black hat points toward Violet, who wears a flowered hat and holds a phone. Woman: “And you’re not live-streaming this debacle, are you, Violet?” Violet: “Uhhh... no, ma’am.” The woman places a hand on the head of a smiling girl in overalls. Woman: “And you! Stop being so cute.” Girl: “I’ll try!”
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A woman in a black hat questions Violet, who holds a phone, then pats a smiling braided girl in overalls on the head as onlookers watch.
About this chapter
Vanessa reluctantly makes her yearly visit to her duchy, Ashcombe, a very tiny English village. Her attempt at a charm offensive ends up being none of the former and too much of the latter.
