First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 18 February 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Oh, it is too, too bad. My brother Edward, so far from being consoled by my father's words to him, has determined that it is his duty to "stand by me"—that is his phrase—"during this difficult time." And what "stand by me" … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Edward (22 April 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 11 February 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I am delighted to have heard from you at last! You seem to be doing quite well for yourself with your Amelie and your daughters and your town and your wagonworks. I remember how often you and Uncle were at daggers drawn; … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Confounded Spite (15 April 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 4 February 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have been much with Miss Willoughby since I last wrote you, as we have been engaged in planning the ball the Willoughby's will throw at the beginning of spring. You might say, "But Amelia, isn't the beginning of spring many weeks … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Planning the Ball (8 April 37 AF)

First Letter My dear M. Fournier, I am delighted to hear from you, mon ami. And I am even more delighted to learn that you have a new stock of books from the publishers in Yorke, for I must tell you I am in dire need of Cumbrian literature! Yes, the word "dire" is a … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Books (31 March 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 13 January 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I beg of you to forgive me for not writing last week. All was in a whirl, but we are quite all right now. Brother Edward trotted dutifully back to Yorke after the New Year began, carrying news of my supposed enchantment … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Father Investigates (25 March 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 30 December 1014 My dearest cousin Armand, It has been such a week! Wednesday was Christmas, of course, which we kept quietly, Edward and I. Yes, indeed! Edward appeared on the 24th with my pair of matched bays and my mother and father's best wishes; and he was accompanied … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Stourness (11 March 37 AF)

First Letter Dear Jack, Thank you for passing along His Lordship's plans. A proper canteen at the encampment (which I suppose I must now refer to as "The Fort") will aid matters greatly; and yes, I am confident that some enterprising fellow will open a tavern nearby as soon as the weather permits. It is … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Distance (9 March 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 23 December 1014 My dearest cousin Armand, I have had a triumph this week! No, the carriage is not yet ready; or, rather, it is ready but the team is not. It seems that horses truly are scarce in Wickshire, or at least horses of the appropriate sort for … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Miss Willoughby (24 February 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 16 December 1014 My dearest cousin Armand, Today I once again attained the peak of the social whirl here in Wickshire, at least I have so far experienced it: I attended tea at the Grimsbys. No, perhaps that is too hard of me. The true peak is tea with … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Tea with the Grimsbys (17 February 37 AF)