Behind the Quill

1. Baroness Cordelia Ashcroft

  • Background: A reclusive yet celebrated author from the English countryside, known for her romantic tragedies and scandalous plots. Her works are filled with forbidden love, mysterious heirs, and dramatic revelations.
  • Persona: Cordelia is known for her sharp wit and disdain for modern frivolities. Her correspondence is as dramatic as her novels, often delivered in a style befitting a Victorian heroine.
  • Sample Book Titles:
    • “The Midnight Confession”
    • “Whispers at Wycliffe Manor”
    • “The Heiress of Ashwood”

2. Leopold Harrington

  • Background: A dashing and mysterious writer rumored to have been a spy before turning his talents to crafting gripping adventure novels. His books feature daring escapades, shadowy villains, and noble heroes with tragic flaws.
  • Persona: Leopold often appears at events dressed impeccably, charming all who meet him with his enigmatic smile. He is known to leave cryptic clues about his past in his stories, keeping readers guessing about where fiction ends and truth begins.
  • Sample Book Titles:
    • “The Serpent’s Masquerade”
    • “In the Shadow of the Corsair”
    • “A Gentleman’s Betrayal”

3. Lady Evangeline Beaufort

“The Widow’s Masquerade”

Background: A high-society darling turned gothic novelist. Lady Evangeline delights in tales of cursed estates, ghostly apparitions, and star-crossed lovers. Her writing reflects her aristocratic upbringing, blending opulence with eerie suspense.

Persona: Despite her dramatic themes, she is known for her biting humor and fondness for tea scandals. Her social media presence is filled with cryptic poems and sarcastic observations.

Sample Book Titles:

“The Veil of Ravenswood”

“Moonlight Over Blackthorn Hall”