Mr. Wycherly's Wards

Mr. Wycherly has spent over two decades as a quiet, respected figure in a modest village, suddenly thrust into the role of guardian for his late Aunt Esperance's two young nephews. When news spreads that he plans to uproot the household and move to Oxford, the townsfolk react with scandalized whispers, doubting his motives and fearing the disruption of their routine. Yet beneath the gossip lies his quiet determination to shield the boys from the sorrow of their aunt’s absence and to give them a stable, loving environment.

In Oxford he discovers an eccentric, centuries‑old house in Holywell, its three gables crowned by dragon‑shaped corbels and even a mischievous little demon carving. The cramped, crooked garden and the maze of rooms become a playground for imagination as Edmund and Montagu eagerly direct the arrival of their new furniture. This fresh setting promises gentle humor, tender care, and the promise of a calm, hopeful chapter for the little wardens under Mr. Wycherly’s watch.