Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 49

Chapter Seventeen, continued Nigel found Robert furiously pacing in his maroon study. He had to admit it was better than brown, but not much of an improvement. Still, it had been good for his young master, and the lady he was courting. "Did you know?" Robert demanded as soon as Nigel had slipped into the … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 49

Queen of the Garden of Girl, Part 48

Chapter Seventeen Louisa had been sweet. She was quickly toppled by my mother, but at least my time with her was full of innocence and a bliss I hadn't know for a long time. She was fanciful, which was fun, but Mother was not amused. She went running from the Hall in tears and I … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girl, Part 48

Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 19

(Chapter 8 continued) "I may have lost my wife three years ago, but I remember how we came to be together. Ah, what a beautiful woman. She was my best friend for years before I ever kissed her. I had always thought love at first sight was a powerful thing. She showed me how love … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 19