Roland Cashel, Volume II (of II)

Roland Cashel arrives at a glittering drawing‑room, his reputation already clouded by whispered accusations. Surrounded by a circle of aristocratic women, restless dragoons and the sharp‑tongued Mrs. Kennyfeck, he must defend himself against a vote that threatens to bar his very presence. The dialogue crackles with irony as Cashel tries to shake off a lingering gloom and prove he is “unheard” rather than guilty.

Behind the festivities, a web of intrigue begins to tighten: a mysterious disappearance, forged documents, and a sudden intrusion that leaves everyone uneasy. Alliances shift, old friends reappear in council, and the fragile peace shatters when scandal erupts, forcing Cashel to confront both his own doubts and the machinations of his rivals. As the first act closes, listeners are left questioning who truly controls the “unlimited” monarchy and what secrets lie hidden in the shadows.