title: Rory's Story
author:  Konnie Hoffman Ellis 
description: Now available: A companion CD entitled "The Early Years," which features some of the old family recordings mentioned in the story! Visit Roryhoffman.com to get a copy. For more information about Rory or future books in this series, see facebook.com/rorystory
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  Melody Thomas
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Passion and Pleasure in London
  
  For my wonderful editor, Erika Tsang,  
  with great respect and admiration  
  for all that you do.  
  Thank you for giving me  
  the opportunity to find a place at Avon.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Contents
  
  Chapter 1
  
  
    
  Temptation came in many forms. The shine of a gold…
  
  Chapter 2
  
  
    
  Rory folded his arms over his chest and leaned against…
  
  Chapter 3
  
  
    
  Rory’s skull was on fire. For a moment, he thought…
  
  Chapter 4
  
  
    
  Winter returned to her cottage. After reassuring herself no one…
  
  Chapter 5
  
  
    
  Light pressing against Rory’s eyelids convinced him he was conscious.
  
  Chapter 6
  
  
    
  Rory swept through his bedroom door. Winter had followed him.
  
  Chapter 7
  
  
    
  Rory glimpsed Granbury Court’s castellated grandeur for the first time…
  
  Chapter 8
  
  
    
  Rory had not expected to come downstairs this afternoon and…
  
  Chapter 9
  
  
    
  A knock at Rory’s bedroom door came just after breakfast…
  
  Chapter 10
  
  
    
  Winter waded naked into the stream, 