Northener

Roam and watch the preparations

by Northener

Chapter 18 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Rather than remain with Sir Edward, you decided to wander the house for a while. Kingsmere Hall was busier than ever. Tomorrow many of the guests would depart, and the household seemed determined to ensure the final evening would be remembered. Servants hurried through the cor...

Have a talk with Edward (>90% TRUST)

by Northener

Chapter 18 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

You accompanied Sir Edward back to his chamber - seeking an explanation to the commotion. The afternoon sun streamed through the tall windows as Edward loosened his cravat and draped his coat carefully across the back of a chair. "I think I've had enough excitement for one day....

Follow Edward to his quarters

by Northener

Chapter 18 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

After luncheon, Sir Edward remained unusually quiet as the two of you walked back towards his quarters. Only once the bustle of the common areas had faded behind you did he finally speak. "I've had quite enough of drawing rooms for one day." You glanced towards him. "So have...

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

Edward is caught up in commotion - stay in the background.

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

By the time you reached the dining room, conversation had all but ceased. Several guests stood frozen where they were, glasses still in hand. Others watched with poorly concealed curiosity. At the centre of the room stood Sir Edward and Nathaniel Blackwood. Neither man raised...

Edward is caught up in an argument - help him!

by Northener

Chapter 17 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

By the time you reached the dining room, it was immediately clear that something was wrong. The usual murmur of polite conversation had been replaced by an uneasy silence. Several guests stood awkwardly near the fireplace, pretending not to watch. Others had abandoned any pret...

You decide to admit everything.

by Northener

Chapter 16 in Five Days at Kingsmere Hall

As you descended the grand staircase, the scent of roasting meat and beeswax drifted up from the dining hall, but your focus remained singular. Eleanor was sitting near the gallery, her silhouette a study in charcoal and grace. She was consulting a small ledger, her grey eyes foc...