Finding the Duchess Thalia Aphoros's bathroom antechamber in a shambles, with towels, soaps, and loofahs scattered, a broken mirror and more, Lucy Melgrade, must quickly gather her thoughts. As maid to the Duchess, Lucy's responsibilities include ensuring perfect bathing times. It looks as if a panicked wild animal had gotten loose. And when an unexpected visitor reveals himself, Lucy might just find that animal control takes a different form.
A form that might ask of Lucy a whole lot more than just perfect bathing. A Morgenfeld story that explores new aspects of the city by focusing down on a single moment in a woman's life.
Finding the Duchess Thalia Aphoros's bathroom antechamber in a shambles, with towels, soaps, and loofahs scattered, a broken mirror and more, Lucy Melgrade, must quickly gather her thoughts. As maid to the Duchess, Lucy's responsibilities include ensuring perfect bathing times. It looks as if a panicked wild animal had gotten loose. And when an unexpected visitor reveals himself, Lucy might just find that animal control takes a different form.
A form that might ask of Lucy a whole lot more than just perfect bathing. A Morgenfeld story that explores new aspects of the city by focusing down on a single moment in a woman's life.