Donington-le-Heath Manor House, Leicestershire, England
Donington-le-Heath Manor House, Leicestershire, England“I know it’s five o’clock, but I want to keep working.” Leah stood inside the medieval fireplace, running her hands along the rough bricks. “I can’t quit until I find that secret passageway, and where it leads to.”
“Well, if anyone can find it, you can.” Her partner, Viv, shut her laptop. “Sorry, Leah, but I’m beat. Come on, it’s your birthday. Can’t you knock off early?”
“Being here is my birthday present.” She inhaled deeply, imagining all the long-ago fires that cooked meals and warmed chilled bones.
“Okay, then, see you tomorrow.” Viv gave Leah a grin as she turned to leave. “You’re so steeped in English history, it seems to consume you.”
But Viv hit it right on the head:
