Lethbridge has the brooch in his possession. She receives an anonymous note saying that her brooch will be restored to her if she attends Vauxhall pavilion at midnight. Horatia, thinking Lethbridge sent the note, makes the meeting with Pelham and Mr Pommeroy hidden nearby in the bushes. She is surprised when the Earl arrives and returns her brooch to her. He confesses his feelings for her and she affirms that they are reciprocated. Characters Lord Marcus Drelincourt, Earl of Rule - 35 year old rake, lives in Grosvenor Square, country estate is Meering Miss Elizabeth Winwood - Eldest Winwood sister, 20 years old Miss Charlotte Winwood - Middle Winwood sister Miss Horatia Winwood - Youngest Winwood sister, 17 years old Mr Arnold Gisborne - Lord Rule's secretary Mrs Theresa Maulfrey - Cousin of the Winwoods Dowager Lady Winwood - Mother of the Winwood sisters and Pelham Miss Lane - The Winwood's governess Lady Caroline Massey - Lord Rule's mistress and widow of Sir Thomas Massey, a wealthy tradesman Lieutenant Edward Heron - Love of Elizabeth Winwood, 22 years old and "of the 10th foot" Lord Pelham Winwood, Viscount Lord Robert Lethbridge - Rake and another lover of Lady Caroline Massey Sir Roland Pommeroy - Friend of Pelham Mr Drelincourt - Cousin and current heir to the Earl of Rule Captain Ford - Mr Drelincourt's second Mr Francis Puckleton - Mr Drelincourt's second Lord Cheston - Lord Winwood's second Dr Parvey - Surgeon who attends the duel Lady Louisa Quain - Sister of the Earl of Rule Mr Cattermole - Landlord of the Sun, at Maidenhead Edward 'Ned' Hawkins - Highwayman References 1934 British novels Novels by Georgette Heyer Fiction set in 1776 Heinemann (publisher) books British romance novels