The Woman in White The Second Epoch: X (Marian Halcombe, Count Fosco, Narrator)

Armadale Book the second - Chapter VII

In which Allan Armadale secures Miss Milroy’s favour anew by inviting her to a carefully arranged picnic, and Midwinter takes on the role of his steward’s tutor, uncovering the melancholy history of their timid new acquaintance, Mr. Bashwood. Meanwhile, unsettling suspicions deepen as a watchful friend pursues a shadowy intrigue, and preparations for the picnic bring an unexpected complication with the arrival of a governess whose presence promises novel disturbances.

Armadale Book the second - Chapter VI

In which the curious transformation of Midwinter from a reserved to a boisterous companion puzzles and unsettles those around him, culminating in a humorous yet disconcerting exhibition of Major Milroy’s intricate clock that only serves to reveal delicate tensions beneath the surface. Allan Armadale, caught between admiration and unease, navigates the social complexities of the Milroy household, where affection and prudence make an uneasy alliance.

Armadale Book the second - Chapter V

In which two astute ladies, bound by a cautious alliance, devise an elaborate stratagem to elude the unwelcome scrutiny of a vigilant clergyman whose intentions are as mysterious as they are menacing. Their correspondence reveals a delicate interplay of wit and prudence as they orchestrate a cunning ruse involving disguises and diversions to secure their safety and preserve their secret designs.

Armadale Book the second - Chapter IV

In which Midwinter grapples with the bewildering responsibilities of estate stewardship while Allan attempts, with ill success and good humour, to ingratiate himself with the local gentry and neighbours. The curious domestic troubles of the Major’s household and the impending arrival of a governess add complexity to their new lives at Thorpe Ambrose, amid hints of mysterious figures observed and correspondence that promises further revelations.

Armadale Book the second - Chapter III

In which Mr. Midwinter, upon waking to the splendour of Thorpe Ambrose, uncovers a small, solitary room steeped in poignant family memories that stir unease in his contemplative heart. Meanwhile, Allan Armadale, newly arrived and greeted with unexpected coldness from the neighbourhood, must navigate the delicate claims of society and the uneasy business of local allegiance with the spirited counsel of his steadfast friend.