Archive for May, 2008

Chapter 006 – Mrs Arlington

Monday, May 26th, 2008

In which is described a somewhat unusual evening’s entertainment, and our hero’s reaction thereto.
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Chapter 005 – Eligible Acquaintances

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

The events of four years are summarised; our young hero takes a walk in the park, where he makes a new friend and receives an interesting briefing on the morality of the Aristocracy.
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Chapter 004 – The Two Trees

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Two new potential heroes are introduced, at a pivotal moment in their young lives.
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Chapter 003 – The Trap-Door

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Surely we cannot lose such a promising young hero so soon — what will be his means of escape from the terrible ruffians?
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Chapter 002 – The Mysteries of the Old House

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Two shady characters are introduced, and some few of the secrets of their house are revealed.
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Chapter 001 – The Old House in Smithfield

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

In 1830, Edward Bulwer-Lytton infamously started a novel: “It was a dark and stormy night…”  What was Reynolds to do, writing fifteen years later..?  Find out in today’s chapter …
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Chapter 000 – Prologue

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Wherein a city is introduced and the theme of the mysteries is described.
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