Interference : A novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)

A newly prosperous George Holroyd is poised on the brink of a life-changing marriage. Fresh from a boost in income, he splurges on a cart, two ponies, and, most notably, a spacious bungalow that has long sat empty in a leafy park. The town’s social circle buzzes with speculation, offering advice on furnishings, décor and the ideal bride—a pretty, nineteen‑year‑old Irish girl whose quiet country background seems a perfect match for George’s ambitions.

Yet the celebration is tinged with intrigue. Instead of the tidy, modern house he first eyed, George inexplicably chooses a dilapidated, once‑abandoned mansion, a place steeped in rumors of tragedy. As he anxiously awaits a crucial letter, a single missive arrives, delivering a shocking revelation: the marriage proposal he sent has been accepted on behalf of another woman, Belle. The unexpected turn leaves George reeling, setting the stage for a tangled web of social expectations, hidden motives, and the looming mystery of the forsaken bungalow.