 recorded books and one-click digital present, The Escape, and The Souter, by Mary Balog, narrated by Rosalyn Landor, and now The Escape." CHAPTER ONE The hour was approaching midnight, but no one was making any move to retire to bed. You are going to find it mighty peaceful around here after we have all left, George?" Ralph Stockwood, Earl of Berwick remarked. It will all be quiet, certainly. The Duke of Stanbrook looked about the circle of six guests gathered in the drawing-room at Penderis Hall, his country home in Cornwall, and his eyes paused fondly on each of them in turn, before moving on. Yes, and peaceful too, Ralph, but I am going to miss you— CHAPTER ONE Sample complete. Ready to continue?