In late 18th century England, when Matthew Lewis accidentally accepts an invitation to a festive country house party, he vows to stay only as long as is polite. However, not only is there a heavy snowfall to detain him but also, the guests are expected to take part in a recital of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Christmas Day.
If amateur theatricals are not enough to contend with, the unexpected presence of his former lover Crispin Marley is sent to try Matthew’s frayed patience. The pair has had no contact since Crispin abandoned him with no explanation four years previously.
Matthew is determined to feel nothing but enmity towards his lost love. But the influence of the play can change everything. Can Puck sprinkle a little fairy magic to bring this warring couple back together?
Chapter 1Endlecot House, near Newbury, Berkshire, 1794 For heaven’s sake, Matthew thought crossly as he dressed for the evening. If it wasn’t bad enough to be stuck at a Christmas house party, I am doomed to take part in wretched amateur theatricals. He took his annoyance out on his tawny, collar-length curls by brushing them down firmly, checking in the mirror that despite his mood his appearance was unexceptional, before descending the stairs to join the rest of the party. As everyone gathered in the vestibule, ready to engage with whatever entertainment their hosts had laid on before supper, Matthew chatted with his fellow guests, attempting not to show his displeasure. After all, he thought, I have no one to blame but myself. At a gathering in London during the Little Season in ear
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