View Message

DH: Simon Alexander Lacey [41]
DW: Deborah Joanna [Cann] Lacey [40]
- Paramour: Agostino Ignazio DaCorte [43]

---

DD: Kitty Eliza Lacey [15]
DS: Owen Antonius Lacey [dec.]
DD: Phoebe Lydia Lacey [12]
DD: Agatha Isabel Lacey [dec.]
DS: Henry Francis Lacey [5]

---

Simon and Deborah with Kitty, Phoebe, Agatha, and Henry
Deborah and Agostino

---

It's 1872, and another tragedy has befallen the Lacey family in the last five years. Just when they were beginning to heal from the death of Owen, Agatha passes away in her sleep at only 4. No one is sure what caused her death, and Simon and Deborah are convinced it was somehow their fault. Owen's death has taught Simon not to retreat into himself, and he spends most his time at home with Kitty, Phoebe, and Henry. While they sleep, he begins work on something he hopes will lift them out of their bad financial situation - a children's book called The Adventures of Sir Birdwhistle, dedicated to Owen and Agatha. Deborah copes in a different way - she takes on a paramour. A rich man she does laundry for, Agostino DaCorte, took pity on her and began inviting her in. It was never her intention to cheat, but Agostino makes her feel safe. She can pretend she lives a different life, with a rich husband, no job, and all her children. Four years later, she still isn't willing to let go. Agostino loves her, Deborah loves Simon, and she doesn't know if she loves Agostino or loves the man she imagines he is.

This message was edited 5/5/2022, 12:14 PM