NOTE: Danny Peavy, falsely accused of assault and attempted murder, is disguised as a woman and working as a lady's maid in Victorian London.
In Under His Skirts, Frederick, one of the footmen in the house where Danny is working, is quite taken with "her."
Plotwise, it adds a bit of comic relief, gives Danny another ball to juggle in his game of deception, and several chapters later, Fred will unwittingly provide Dan with the men's clothing he needs for an escape.
During the Victorian era, it was very common for romantic notions between male and female servants to be discouraged and often forbidden. Indeed, Fred's taking a risk because the lady of this particular house would not think twice about dismissing him without a character if he was caught wooing the ladies' maid.
How can he flirt with Danny without putting his job at risk? A carefully timed wink? Performing tasks that aren't his but which make Danny's life easier? Reading up on the language of flowers and leaving blossoms where Dan will find them? To add to the confusion, Jennie, the heroine who has not a clue as to Danny's true identity, loves the idea of a forbidden romance and tries to help Fred with his courting.
Any other suggestions on subtle flirting between Victorian servants?
In Under His Skirts, Frederick, one of the footmen in the house where Danny is working, is quite taken with "her."
Plotwise, it adds a bit of comic relief, gives Danny another ball to juggle in his game of deception, and several chapters later, Fred will unwittingly provide Dan with the men's clothing he needs for an escape.
During the Victorian era, it was very common for romantic notions between male and female servants to be discouraged and often forbidden. Indeed, Fred's taking a risk because the lady of this particular house would not think twice about dismissing him without a character if he was caught wooing the ladies' maid.
How can he flirt with Danny without putting his job at risk? A carefully timed wink? Performing tasks that aren't his but which make Danny's life easier? Reading up on the language of flowers and leaving blossoms where Dan will find them? To add to the confusion, Jennie, the heroine who has not a clue as to Danny's true identity, loves the idea of a forbidden romance and tries to help Fred with his courting.
Any other suggestions on subtle flirting between Victorian servants?
Last edited: