An Elanore and Gurt Tale: Book Two
It was going to be a quiet weekend in the country. Elanore was going to spend it chatting with courtly gents about matters of higher importance or something. I was going to make sure she didn’t embarrass herself too much at the table.
Yeah, those plans never work do they? Instead there’s a body in the library and we are up to our necks in murder and soup spoons.
Everything comes to a head as Fursk and Gurt arrest the killers.
Fursk and Gurt have lunch amongst the orchards, before new arrivals at The Oaks Grove brings tension.
Fursk and Gurt make headway with their investigation. Gurt gets too close to nature for comfort.
Elanore and Gurt rethink how they are investigating the murders.
In the middle of the night death stalks the halls, and the cold light of morning means Elanore and Gurt must begin their investigation in earnest.
Elanore, Gurt and Harper remove the body from the library.
There is a pause before the investigation starts as Elanore and Gurt wait for the local Kings Man Harper Pawson.
It's going to be a quiet peaceful morning. That's what everyone thought. Until the body was found...
Elanore and Gurt discuss the fall out from dinner, and then have a strained breakfast.
Elanore and Gurt sit down for a formal courtly dinner. The conversation has some unexpected turns.
High tea introduces the players in the coming drama to Elanore and Gurt.
Elanore and Gurt visit a bookseller before arriving at Oaks Grove. Elanore learns something about Gurt that he rather she hadn't.
Elanore and Gurt are on their way for a quiet weekend at a country lodge, where Elanore is going to talk about philosophy.