دانلود رمان انگلیسی “دختر زیبای زمستانی”

Kitty Harte leaned forward on the window seat in the first-floor drawing room. She wiped condensation off the glass pane with her hand to get a better view of the bustling activity in Soho Square. ‘Who is that rather odd-looking woman?’ Kitty turned to her elder sister. ‘Can you see her, Ivory? She’s just arrived in a hansom cab and she’s going into the Hospital for Women.’ Ivory glanced casually out of the window. ‘That’s the poetess, Christina Rossetti. You know, Kitty, I read her latest work to you all on Sunday evening.’ ‘But it can’t be her. That woman is dressed like a nun,’ Kitty said, frowning. ‘All artistic people are a little odd.’ Ivory picked up the hoop of embroidery she was working on. ‘Isn’t there anything more interesting to look at? What about the Bazaar? You usually spend ages watching the comings and goings there.’ Kitty laughed. ‘Yes, I do, don’t I? It’s just that nuns are not a common sight around here. I was actually looking for Mama. She’s been gone for a long time.’ ‘She took Nellie with her,’ Amethyst volunteered from her place on the hearth rug where she had been toasting her toes in front of the fire. ‘I hope they hurry up because I’m hungry and I know there are some muffins in the larder. I really miss Cook. It’s a pity she had to leave us.’ Ivory shot her a warning look. ‘You know very well we have had to make sacrifices recently. Please don’t repeat that in Mama’s hearing.’ ‘I’m not a child and I’m not stupid, Ivory. Just because you are the eldest it doesn’t mean you have to be so bossy.’ Kitty held up her hand. ‘Stop arguing, Amy. Come here and look. There’s that handsome young fellow who took your fancy the other day. He’s standing in the entrance to the Bazaar. Quickly, or you’ll miss him.’