Chapter 41 Can’t wait

Barron remembered that Bonnie's cousin, Viscountess Chris, had said that she knew many editors and could introduce them to him.

He asked strangely:

"Bonnie, doesn't Mrs. Chris know many editors of novel columns? Then why didn't you ask her to introduce them to you before?"

"Because at that time I had not written a novel for a long time, and I once took a novel I had written and said it belonged to a friend of mine and gave it to two of the editors. They were... not very optimistic about it, so if it was... In this way, I don’t want to get published because of my connections, which will only make readers complain about me. After all, I trust the professional vision of those editors.”

Bonnie's answer did not surprise Barron. From the time he had been in contact with her, he could also tell that the other party was a relatively strong girl, just like when she was writing this novel, she had a strong attitude toward herself. The requirements are also very high.

"Actually, I made an appointment with Mrs. Chris to meet the editors. Maybe I should not tell them who the author of this novel is..."

"I'm sure they're going to go crazy because it's such a wonderful story."

But even though Bonnie said this, to be honest, Barron himself didn't really have much confidence in his heart - although in his previous life, "Downton Abbey" was a phenomenon in both TV series and movies. But the novel was launched after these hits.

Now that "Downton Abbey" was first released in the form of a novel, and at this time in 2002, will it still be successful and welcomed by everyone? Barron will know rationally that this kind of subject matter will not be too popular with the times. restrictions, but if it is really going to be launched, it will inevitably make you a little uneasy.

"By the way, I almost forgot, Bonnie, this is for you."

"Really?"

Bonnie was very busy at work, and she only took time out to see Barron today. When she was about to leave, Barron took out a bouquet of flowers and handed it to her.

Bonnie was very pleasantly surprised after receiving this large bouquet of roses. She smelled the fragrance of the flowers deeply:

"It's so beautiful. Thank you, Barron. I like it very much."

…

Just like what Barron said to Bonnie, after seeing the manuscript that the other party had written, he made an appointment with Bonnie's cousin, the Viscountess Chris, to meet and talk about the publication of the novel.

Interestingly, when Barron talked about this on the phone, Chrissy said that she originally planned to get her hair done the next day, around the afternoon, and if Barron was convenient, she could have an interview.

Uh, do your hair?

After all, the other party was a married woman, and Barron didn't want people to misunderstand him, so he agreed...

"Madam, your new hairstyle is very beautiful, you look like a little girl..."

"Oh? Your Highness the Duke, do you mean to say that I was very old before?"

"Of course not. You have always been young. You don't even look like a married person."

After all, he needed to avoid suspicion, so instead of meeting Chris in a public place, Barron made an appointment at his home...well, just to avoid suspicion.

"Coffee or tea? Madam."

"A cup of black tea would be nice, thank you."

Today, the Viscountess is wearing a long dress with contrasting black and white colors. The close-fitting cut makes her exaggerated lines even more obvious.

Especially when she sat in front of Barron, through the hollow lace tulle under the neckline, she could clearly see the deep trench inside...

"This is……?"

Seeing the manuscript on the table, Chris asked:

"Has the novel been finished?"

"Not yet, but Miss Bonnie is very efficient and has already written a large part of the first part of the novel."

Chris reached out to the manuscript, paused briefly, looked at Barron and asked:

"Can I take a look? I've always been curious about this novel."

"Of course, I also want my wife to judge."

Gently picking up the pile of manuscripts, Chris opened them with interest...

At the beginning, Chris's expression was a little careless, but after she read two pages, she turned to focus. The speed of reading the manuscript gradually slowed down, and her body changed from leaning back at first to Lean forward slightly.

She didn't even notice when Barron's valet Ramos came in and put their black tea on the table.

The room was unusually quiet. In Barron's sight, Chrissy's posture was a feast for the eyes.

When the Viscountess turned to the last page and saw the end, realizing that the manuscript ended here, she couldn't help but sigh, with a look of reluctance on her face.

"Is that all there is?"

Chrissy blurted out, and when she looked up, she was startled. It turned out that Barron had stood behind her at some point. The distance between the two was extremely close. When she looked up just now, she even felt herself leaning on his shoulder. superior.

"You are really attentive, ma'am."

Barron said in Chrissy's ear.

She could even feel the other person's breath blowing on her earlobes. She couldn't help but feel as if electricity was passing through her, and her heartbeat accelerated.

"This novel is great. Whether it's plot or writing, I haven't read such a fascinating novel in a long time."

Chris put the manuscript on the coffee table, saw the tea in front of her, picked it up and took a sip, covering up her recent gaffe, but the faint blush on her face could not be dissipated for a while.

"I'm relieved to hear Madam's comments like this. I heard from Miss Bonnie that Madam is a top student at Royal Holloway Girls' College."

Barron walked around nonchalantly, returned to sit down in front of the Viscountess, and said to her:

"Of course, it's also Miss Bonnie's literary talent."

"I have also read her previous novels. The advantages are the delicate and beautiful descriptions, but the storytelling is still very lacking. As for this novel, what is actually impressive is the fascinating plot of the aristocratic era, and the detailed description of that time. , These Dukes and Highnesses have made great contributions."

Speaking of this novel, Chris’s words are full of praise:

"It's a pity that the novel hasn't been finished yet. Now I can't wait to go to my cousin's place to read what she writes later... The name of the novel is "Downton Abbey", right? Is it based on the Chatsworth Manor in the Duke's home? Woolen cloth?"

"Yes, madam, the scenes in the manor in the novel are based on our family's manor."

"Now I really have the urge to go there and visit."

"That is my pleasure, madam. You can come to our manor to stay for a while at any time. Chatsworth welcomes you."

In response to Barron's invitation, the Viscountess responded with an elegant smile and said:

"I now believe that if this novel can appear in the world, it will definitely become popular in the whole of England. It has been many years since there has been such a true description of the novel of aristocratic life. It is still that fascinating era..."

"Any advice on this ma'am?"

Chris pondered for a moment and said:

"As for national newspapers, I have met the editors of the Daily Telegraph and the Independent, but I recommend meeting the editor of the Daily Telegraph first."

"why?"

"As far as I know, the situation of The Independent has not been very good in recent years. Sales have been declining. Although it is still being supported, some speculations about them have always existed..."

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