Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria1 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, My brother Edward and my dear friend Jane are now one! And what's more— But let me relate events in the proper order. The wedding was a quiet affair, as such things are these days, so I am told. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Wedding (7 September 37)

Orthopractor Simms had this from my father, among others, and all were agreed. Gerald was a well-looking young man, charming and agreeable, and none of the local mamas wanted their daughters to have anything to do with him.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)