Christie Johnstone

At twenty-five, with rank, health, and eighteen thousand pounds a year, you had exhausted travel and amusement without finding purpose. Europe has supplied cities, art, a yacht, and every diversion recommended to a man with nothing required of him; none has lasted. You step into this one-chapter preview with Dr Aberford at the center, where choices turn on the people, promises, and pressure already in the room. The special train moved north before regret could summon it back. The chapter closes on a continuation question rather than resolving the novel's larger arc.

Chapters

1. A Prescription for an Idle LordLord Ipsden's London rooms · 5 min

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