Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 30 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, I met with Octie two days ago, and was able to relieve his mind: he is under some kind of curse and Cathy Sloane-Price is involved, but it is not entirely her fault. Of course, I did not tell him … Continue reading Investigations
Month: August 2025
Betrayal
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 27 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, I have not written, for there has been little to bring pen to paper these past days. Your father and mother remain delighted with our daughter; our daughter has made the acquaintance of a variety of goats, sheep, hens, fruit … Continue reading Betrayal
Confrontation
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 22 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, Today I took Jane on a pony ride, and introduced her to numerous sheep, goats, and farm dogs. Only after I had completed these duties and handed our exhausted daughter over to Margaux was I able to break away and … Continue reading Confrontation
Bewitched
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 21 June 1023, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, I trust that Cathy Sloane-Price doesn't really have your brother Octavian under some sort of enchantment? I spoke with Octavian today, though it took some doing to find him. His duties take him all over your father's lands, and as … Continue reading Bewitched
Picnic Interrupted
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 20 June 1012, Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire My dearest husband, When I rose today it was my intention to seek out your brother Octavian, but I soon found that your beloved daughter had formed other plans with your beloved father. Ere I rose from my kippers, toast, and tea I … Continue reading Picnic Interrupted