Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria9 September 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I rejoice to say that you may now style me Mrs. Maximilian Archer when you speak of me, as in, "My dear cousin, Mrs. Maximilian Archer," or "Jack, I have just heard from your sister, Mrs. Maximilian Archer." … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Surprise (4 November 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 2 September 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, In but four short days, I shall be a married woman. Everyone has gathered. Mama and Papa are here at The Elms, and Maximilian's parents also; the old place has not been so lively since I was a … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Living in Harness (28 October 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Author's note: a correction The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 26 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, The time is so close! Maximilian and I shall be married on the 6th of September at St. Cuthbert's in Stourton. You may consider this an invitation, though of course you will not receive … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Sparkle (21 October 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 12 September 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have now had my engagement ball, for so I shall ever think of it; and I am delighted to say that it was completely unencumbered by strange and mysterious goings on, at least of the dastardly variety. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Ball at Nexing Cross (17 October 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire 5 September 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, We remain at Achin Court, as expected, for the ball is still a week away; and to my great joy I have been able to spend much of the time roaming about Nexinghamshire with Maximilian. We have … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Visits (12 October 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire 29 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Yes, I have gone into transports once more! Of delight, predominantly, for I am reunited with my Maximilian; and of space, for as you can see by my superscript I am at the Archer family home in … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Archers (5 October 37 AF)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria22 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have been arguing with you in my head for the past week, and I want it to stop. It is not your fault, but merely that I am so worried about Aunt Jane. I say to you, "Armand, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Promenade (28 September 37)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria 15 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, You will never guess where I am, no never, not in a thousand years! Though I suppose you won't need to do so, as I have written it plainly at the top of the page. Yes, I am … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Shopping (21 September 37)