Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 19 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, I visited The Attic today, as I wrote to you that I would do, and to cut to the quick I have learned nothing to the purpose—nothing regarding Cathy's affections, nor those of your brother Octavian. Nothing new, at any … Continue reading Mechanical Doings

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 18 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, It is a great pity that you were obliged to remain in Toulouse, for things are not well at Achin Court, and I cannot but wish that you were here with me to help me navigate them. I am writing … Continue reading Achin Court

Letters from Armorica will return next week; the next arc takes place in Maximilian's home of Nexing Cross, which I haven't revisited since Amelia's previous visit. I haven't a clue what's going to happen to her there, except that it will grow out of Maximilian's family and their neighbors...and so I spent my writing time … Continue reading Hiatus for Research

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 15 June 1023, The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria My dearest cousin Armand, As you can see I am once again writing to you from the depths of Wickshire! It has been eight long years—a shocking thing—since I came here in disgrace following the duck pond incident. I was at the lowest of … Continue reading Rustication