The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 17 - Mildred Tarnley’s Warning Story

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 24 - The Summons

In which Charles Fairfield wrestles with a heavy and foreboding secret that clouds his hopes for happiness with his devoted wife, Alice, amid the quiet beauty and tender affections of their home at Carwell Grange. The intrusion of ominous news and shadowy visitors unsettles the household, stirring anxiety and secretive movements that hint at deeper troubles looming near.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 23 - The Visitor

In which good Lady Wyndale pays a determined and affectionate visit to her niece Alice Fairfield at Carwell Grange, uncovering the secret hardships that enshroud her niece’s married life and extending a warm offer of refuge and companionship. Meanwhile, Charles Fairfield receives this unexpected intrusion with a mixture of apprehension and relief, finding in it a cautious spark of renewed hope amid his sombre reflections.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 22 - The Trout

In which a troubled Charles Fairfield seeks solace by the stream at Carwell, wrestling with doubts about his brother and the creeping shadows of suspicion that cloud his peace. His contemplations are momentarily disturbed by the unexpected sight of a carriage at Carwell Grange, igniting fears of unwelcome intrusion and the perilous loss of privacy.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 21 - Harry’s Beer and Conversation

In which two brothers engage in a cautious and tense discourse concerning delicate matters of marriage and inheritance, tempered by old grievances and mistrust. Their dialogue unfolds amidst the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, revealing the fragile bonds that connect them and the shadow of a troubled past.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 20 - Harry Appears at the Grange

In which the sudden arrival of Harry at the Grange brings a respite to Charles's solitary musings, their conversation unfolding with a blend of brotherly warmth and uneasy apprehension. They exchange news of old acquaintances and veiled disquiet, revealing undercurrents of family friction and lingering resentments, all while the domestic scene hums softly around them.