Chapter 22 – A crime! A crime!

Archduchess Marianne is, without doubt, an unusual investigator. She began her efforts with no belief whatsoever that any offence had been committed. Moreover, she was rather reluctant to cast suspicion on any of the people involved; indeed, she had every reason to interpret the evidence and circumstances in their favour. Then, just as she reaches […]
Chapter 22 – Unprecedented News

The reader’s patience will be rewarded in Chapter 22, which finally breaks the ice. In a half-dream, Archduchess Marianne stumbles upon an insight buried deep within her subconscious and allows herself to be carried away by its thrilling force. Already agitated, she then receives a letter from Mademoiselle Leontine. An unimaginable, breathtaking announcement suddenly lends […]