Blog

  • Ian’s Headache

    On Friday, October 24, Ian and William rode out before dawn in a heavy downpour to search along Teviotdale for any word of strangers passing up the dale or coming north through the pass at Windy Edge. Over the long tiring day, they spoke to dozens of farmers, shepherds, farm wives, servant girls, and cattle…

  • Three Ladies Named Agnes

    In the afternoon, Ian had the pleasure of watching from the morning room as Eloise and Agnes, accompanied by Mary, strolled in the garden. Agnes kept mostly with Mary, who was the only person at Roxholme Agnes seemed to fully trust. Ian noticed Eloise’s efforts at drawing the child out. At the moment they seemed…

  • Agnes’ First Day

    A NURSERY TEA Eloise woke early the next morning, a little disoriented to find herself in Ian’s narrow bed. He was fast asleep, curled up on the side of the bed to leave her as much space as possible. She took a precious moment to look at him while he slept. The black hair had…

  • Dear Reader

    These blogposts are intended mostly for those who have already read Third Chances (thank you) and are interested in learning a little more about how Ian and Eloise get along in the first rocky months of their marriage. You already know the most important and dramatic events; I am offering you the small, more intimate…

  • The Reverend Mr. Tait & The Trouble with Servants

    The afternoon presented a surprise. The sound of wheels outside the front doors brought Eloise to the window in time to see a small mud-spattered gig draw up in front of the doors and a tall thin middle-aged man in clerical black descend from it. He handed the reins to Andrew, who had popped up…

Subscribe

Enter your email below to receive updates.