Luciaphil darling, I started the story, and I think it is superb! I just finished Chapter 2 on my lunch break. Can't wait to read more!
Of course, you realize you are going to start receiving serious nagging emails from me when I get to the last cliffhanger!
Your mention of a Temperance Meeting at Collinwood still has me cackling. Where on Earth would they hide all the brandy, the sherry, the cognac, Quentin's whisky, etc. etc. etc.!!!
I can just see one of the Temperance ladies going over to admire a cabinet and have a load of bottles come crashing out before her horrified eyes!
Gothick