The modern lady and assistant director
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Last published Sat, Jul 11, 2015
Long after aristocracy fell to it's knees, and the dowager's wise quotes were long forgotten. In a world of technology and illogical logic. In a time where it is okay to show your ankles and an era where even lady Mary has no say about stately homes.
A young business lady meets her new employee who turns out to be someone much more than that. But with a new world comes more complications.
Side note: MD is 'Mary dockery' descendant of 'Mary Crawley.'
MS is 'Matthew Stevens' descendant of 'Matthew Crawley.'
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