At Bay

In the bright bustle of an April morning in Paris, a genteel salon becomes the stage for a quietly charged encounter. Lady Gethin, elegant yet wary, welcomes the tall, dark‑eyed Hugh Glynn, whose late arrival hints at a world beyond the polished façade of high society. Their conversation drifts from the frivolity of oysters to the serious business of Honduran shares, revealing a partnership built on mutual trust and a shared concern for the unseen risks of speculative wealth.

As gossip about the enigmatic Lady Frances and her mysterious connection to the charismatic Travers Deering slips through the room, a subtle tension builds. The characters navigate a maze of social expectations, secret motives, and looming responsibilities that promise to test loyalties and reshape relationships—setting the tone for a story that intertwines financial intrigue with the delicate dance of love and betrayal.