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The Head of the House of Coombe Chapter XXV
In which the Duchess of Darte reflects quietly on the serene passing of her loyal companion, Miss Brent, and becomes captivated by two strikingly alike portraits that evoke memories of a tragic royal past and its lingering shadows. Her conversation with Coombe reveals a mournful tale of innocence lost and concealed anguish, leading to a resolve to act protectively towards a young girl caught in the echoes of that sorrow.
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