Between Whiles

In the rugged frontier of early New England, a flamboyant gentleman named Willan Blaycke commands attention. Wealthy enough to buy entire provinces, he lives in a stone manor and is famed for his prodigious generosity—handing out farms and forgiving debts with a smile. Yet his lavish habits leave his vast estates slowly unraveling, and the townsfolk whisper about the enigma behind his choices.

Blaycke’s life takes an unexpected turn when he marries Jeanne Dubois, the strikingly bold daughter of an innkeeper on the Canadian border. Her striking looks and sharp tongue mask a reputation that many locals prefer to keep hidden, while Willan’s own grief over a missing son adds a layer of melancholy to the union. As the couple settles into their new life, the delicate balance between wealth, loyalty, and hidden motives begins to shape the future of the region.