Silent winter of illness and distant lovers
Phyllida tends her ailing mother after a sudden collapse as winter brings deep snow and delayed mails. A royal fete stirs envy, while Frank remains imprisoned. Phyllida grows into housekeeping and nursing, and their bond strengthens amid hardship and hope for Verdun.
Phyllida Finds Solace At Belmains In June
Phyllida grows weary of town life and longs for air and motion. Mrs Curd greets her with warmth at Belmains, plans a rest from routine, and hints at a river excursion with Johnny's adventures ahead.
Phyllida’s Quiet Longing Tollows Johnny’s Ghosts Through House
Phyllida reflects on Johnny’s absence as Mrs. Curd and the house evoke memories from his infancy and boyhood. They roam rooms from cellar to garret where he once watered the garden and bred silk worms, leaving his presence felt in every nook.
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Pitt
Phyllida
Windsor
Esther
Verdun
Dr. Burney
Southey
Wordsworth
Johnny
Sally
Frank
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