Summary

In Chapter 1, when Vivian Forest’s daughter, Maddie, was called to serve as stylist for the Duchess during Christmas, Vivian agreed to the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the holiday on Sandringham Estate in London as her daughter’s guest. During the car ride from the airport to Sandringham, Vivian shared with Maddie that her boss was retiring and wanted her to apply for his job. It had already been decided that she would serve as interim director of social work at the hospital until a decision was made about the replacement. Vivian would not see patients as much in the new position, but she would make more money.

Maddie and Vivian were staying at Sycamore Cottage. To Vivian, the house looked more like a mansion than a cottage. The Duchess greeted them and showed them to their rooms in person. She explained that...