Post by Bluestocking on Nov 16, 2016 22:54:18 GMT
Politics, Passion, Power & Pageantry
June, 1815.
"Have you heard the news?" An elderly society matron whispered to her young ward, one hand pressed to her bosom as if to quell the urge to faint. "Napoleon is defeated! Wellington has won!"
The news of Napoleon's defeat was everywhere, on the lips of every man, woman, and child in the country. Even the poets and literary set, usually enamored of their muses and art, were a-buzz with anticipation. The politicos were awaiting an end to the long and expensive war, hoping to turn their attention to domestic tensions at home. And the women, married and unmarried, awaited the return of their brothers, lovers, husbands, and fathers from abroad.
It seemed that peace had finally arrived, but would it last?
Historical AU | Experienced Staff | Moderated Game | Variety of Characters | 18+