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)

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.