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Sequel to A Festive Gathering at Chelsea
In the winter of 1817, Drury Lane Theatre actor Henry Kent, otherwise known as Harry Smith, ventures into deepest Essex to meet the parents of his French musician lover Luc Gerrard.
Harry isn't sure what to expect away from the familiar bustle of London, apart from being bored witless in the countryside. He's never come across a couple of French aristocrats at close quarters. But Harry is nothing if resourceful and charming, and besides, he's with Luc, which is what matters.
But once surrounded by the family that Luc adores, Harry can't help thinking of his relatives across the Essex border on the Kent coast. Harry made a clean break when he left Whitstable four years ago to pursue his career on the London stage, resulting in his parents' fury and a flat ultimatum. He has only renewed contact with them by letter in recent months, with Luc's encouragement.
Should Harry let things lie? Or might he summon the courage to make a trip to the seaside in an attempt at reconciliation?
In the winter of 1817, Drury Lane Theatre actor Henry Kent, otherwise known as Harry Smith, ventures into deepest Essex to meet the parents of his French musician lover Luc Gerrard.
Harry isn't sure what to expect away from the familiar bustle of London, apart from being bored witless in the countryside. He's never come across a couple of French aristocrats at close quarters. But Harry is nothing if resourceful and charming, and besides, he's with Luc, which is what matters.
But once surrounded by the family that Luc adores, Harry can't help thinking of his relatives across the Essex border on the Kent coast. Harry made a clean break when he left Whitstable four years ago to pursue his career on the London stage, resulting in his parents' fury and a flat ultimatum. He has only renewed contact with them by letter in recent months, with Luc's encouragement.
Should Harry let things lie? Or might he summon the courage to make a trip to the seaside in an attempt at reconciliation?
Sequel to A Festive Gathering at Chelsea
In the winter of 1817, Drury Lane Theatre actor Henry Kent, otherwise known as Harry Smith, ventures into deepest Essex to meet the parents of his French musician lover Luc Gerrard.
Harry isn't sure what to expect away from the familiar bustle of London,...
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Ellie Thomas lives by the sea, usually in a state of complete chaos. She has an unhealthy obsession with history and loves to both read and write about many historical periods. She comes from a teaching background and, as well as writing, she bakes on demand for next door's children. When she manages to wrestle herself away from her computer and her kitchen, she loves to dance. Ellie Thomas mainly writes historical romances.
Ellie Thomas lives by the sea, usually in a state of complete chaos. She has an unhealthy obsession with history and loves to both read and write about many historical periods. She comes from a teaching background and, as well as writing, she bakes on demand for next door's children. When she man...
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