Love, deception, and a rekindled vow in Badside Hole
Rupert Whilden and Eve Mulgrave swap letters amid a fraught mêlée of jealousy, accusation, and flirtation at Badside Hole. Lady Anne suspects theft of a family ring while Rupert reaffirms plans to marry Eve, facing opposition from his sister as revelations, arguments, and a dramatic confrontation unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Arissima
Anne Coroes
Evie
Rupert
Rupert Whilden
John
Mr. Whilden
Tin
Lady Anne
Eve Musgrave
Badalde Hole
Eve
Badside Hole
Man John
Anne
Bladingwood
Eve Mulgrave
Sieert
Hamilton
Abe
Saia
Eilence
Iavalla
Brie
Jay
Bie
Ring and secrets lead to a tense family moment
A scene unfolds with a ring of evidence and a family rift. Lady Anne and a merciful brother discuss past misdeeds while a maid, a fire, and an ink pot frame the tension. A farm visit introduces Lucy the filly and a plan to buy, then a daughter’s surprising appearance upsets the farmer’s deal.
Bargaining for Lucy from a Moonlit Gate
A man plots to win Lucy Hodges by offering to buy his stock farm bay filly. He plans to press the sale of the filly then request Lucy, hoping the father will agree to part with his daughter. The tale unfolds with his careful, morally fraught ruse.
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Lucy
Lacy
Beree
Farmer Hodges
Lucey
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