Sister Mawde said as she bustled about the chamber, opening the shutters to the morning light. “We must not be lazy our first day here. Let us dress and go to mass.” Cristiana sighed, wondering what the day would bring. William and Henry would be gone by now. Her heart squeezed at the thought of ...
Abigail asked as she and Irene arrived in Old Square to visit Mr. Nesbitt two days later. Irene patted her hand. “Don’t be so nervous, darling. I know you’re used to dealing with these things alone, but I’m here to lend you my full support.” While t...
Your father is gravely ill. Robert’s carefully penned missive was quite clear. Fear spread through her, cold and numbing. After all she’d done to protect her father, he couldn’t be sick now. She wanted him to get better, to regain the vitality he’d lost since Gregory’s death. She wanted her fathe...