First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria18 July 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have no news about the fate of the wicked Grimsbys, as yet, but I rejoice to tell you that Maximilian has returned from Cambershire and is guesting with the Willoughbys. He drove up in an elegant low-perch phaeton this past Friday, behind … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Camberwell (26 August 37)
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Welcome to the Zymurgia House blog, at its new home. As part of the move, I've done a bit more publicity than usual; so for those of you who haven't been here before let me get you all caught up. First, the Books Page lists my books, which you can find at Amazon. Second, for … Continue reading Welcome to New Visitors!
Letters from Armorica: The Orthopractor: (19 August 37)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 11 July 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, This would have been a delightful week except for two unfortunate circumstances. Maximilian is still in Cambershire; and Edward Hargreaves is not. I have received letters from both Maximilian and my father. Their meeting went well, so well that Mother asked Maximilian … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Orthopractor: (19 August 37)
Letters from Armorica: Joy Abounds (12 August 37)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 4 July 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, So as not to leave you in undue suspense, yes, the banns have begun to be read, and Brother Edward is to marry my dear Jane Willoughby in a month's time. He has resumed his work with Blightwell for the time being; … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Joy Abounds (12 August 37)
Letters from Armorica: The Reverse Langston (5 August 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 27 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, When I last wrote we were on the way to resolving the wicked situation caused by the Grimsbys and their wizardly supporter. It pleases me to be able to tell you that the situation has indeed been reversed and that the Grimsbys … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Reverse Langston (5 August 37 AF)
Letters from Armorica: Langston Transforms (29 July 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 20 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, No doubt you have been worried and disturbed by the news I've been sending you. You might even have enough affection for Brother Edward that you are distressed by his plight! I am sure I never observed such whilst you were here … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Langston Transforms (29 July 37 AF)
Letters from Armorica: Wickedness Afoot (22 July 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 13 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, There is wickedness afoot in Wickshire, and I intend to put a stop to it. Much that puzzled me is now clear—or, if not that, let us say that the sun is rising to shake out the skirts of the world. Someone … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Wickedness Afoot (22 July 37 AF)
Letters from Armorica: Heartbreak (15 July 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 6 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I am sure that I do not at all understand what has been going on here in Wickshire this past fortnight. Following the ball, my foolish brother Edward has been in constant attendance on Agatha Grimsby: tea at the Grimsby house, walking … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Heartbreak (15 July 37 AF)
Letters from Armorica: At the Ball (8 July 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 6 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, We have had the ball, and now everything has gone wrong. I do not at all know how to account for it—though I know the moment it all went wrong, at least within a quarter hour. I will endeavor to explain, and … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: At the Ball (8 July 37 AF)
Letters from Armorica: Spring (1 July 37 AF)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 29 April 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Brother Edward has been taking my advice, in the face of all history, and I have high hopes that we may soon see an understanding betwixt him and my dear Jane Willoughby. We have been together for tea on several occasions; he … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Spring (1 July 37 AF)