The Sorceress; v. 1 of 3

The Kingsward household hums with the restless energy of a family in the prime of life. Mrs. Kingsward, though an invalid, refuses to stay still, whisking her daughters across Europe and turning each trip into a lesson in living. When a sudden marriage proposal arrives, the entire clan—parents, children, and even the regiment’s nurse—find themselves caught up in a whirl of laughter, blushes, and whispered expectations.

Enter the tall, moustached Captain Kreutzner, whose silver‑trimmed uniform and clattering spurs announce his arrival at every gathering. His charisma and string of medals make him the talk of the town, yet an odd omission in his name hints at a secret that may unsettle the comfortable rhythm of the Kingsward’s world. As the family navigates newfound hopes and hidden doubts, listeners are invited to share in the charm, tension, and inevitable surprises of this early chapter.