The Heiress of Wyvern Court

A crisp spring morning finds nine‑year‑old Inna Weston alone in a railway carriage, her blue serge frock and shy smile hiding the nervous excitement of a journey to her uncle’s country house. She is soon joined by Dick Gregory, an exuberant eleven‑year‑old with a cricket bat, a fishing rod and a quick‑silver wit, who turns the quiet trip into a lively game of questions and answers. Their banter reveals a world of distant farms, a housekeeper named Peggy, and the looming arrival at the mysterious Wyvern Court, setting the stage for a friendship that will shape Inna’s new life.

As the train whistles toward Cherton, Inna’s thoughts drift between the comforts of home and the unknown expectations of an heiress to a sprawling estate. The countryside rolls past, hinting at hidden corners of the manor, whispered family histories, and the subtle pressures of inheritance that await her. With Dick’s cheerful curiosity as her guide, Inna steps into a world where youthful wonder meets the quiet intrigue of a grand old house, promising gentle adventures and heartfelt discoveries.