Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse, Provençe 5 January 1016 My dearest cousin Armand, It has been a landmark week, for Dr. Laguerre has determined that I am proficient enough—at conversing in Provençese, if not in Provençese wizardry—to mix with other students. It may surprise you to know that until this … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Students (5 January 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 29 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, It is tempting to write to you in Provençese, but I fear I should sound unduly provincial and lead you astray. But may I say that it is quite odd to be in Yorke at this season … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Shipyards (29 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse, Provençe 22 December 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties, but it is your own fault, you know. A forward-thinking young man with a difficult father must always be in want of a legacy, and so should not … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Taking Wing (22 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 18 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, Thank you for your letter; I am glad that at least one of us is able to remain fully occupied under the present circumstances. Yes, it is true: I am morose. I go about with a long … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Killing Time (18 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 11 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, Thank you for your latest; I am glad to hear that you have made new inroads on the Provençese tongue. I am glad, in point of fact, to hear about anything other than our own troubles here. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Bad Alternatives (11 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria7 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, The situation here remains largely as it was when I ended my letter yesterday; I am at an impasse. No, I am in a cleft stick, and I am unsure how to extricate myself. I see that I … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Solicitor (7 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 6 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, Oh what a tangle I have fallen into! You should be properly grateful, Amelia, that you are not my personal journal, for it has had to bear the brunt of my anger and distress each night after … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Conspiracies (6 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria3 December 1015 My dear cousin Amelia, I am at last in Yorke, as you can see, and have stolen a moment to send you a short note. You did not exaggerate the situation here in Norwich Street in the slightest, and so my time … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Return (3 December 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse, Provençe 28 November 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have the most awful news, news you will scarcely be able to credit—except that you will, because you will surely have heard of it yourself before you ever begin to catch up with my letters. I … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Fracas (28 November 1015)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse, Provençe 21 November 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, With the help of Dr. Laguerre I am beginning to come to terms with the ways of Provençese wizards when describing their subject. Beginning, mind you; by which I mean I begin to understand what they are … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Streams (21 November 1015)