[An alternate-history Victorian England]
Dr. Williams Argyle is a British gentleman who's two parts fussy, one part old-fashioned, and seven parts sharp-tongued. He speaks with an affected air despite his youth, specializes in surgery and psychiatric treatment, and is also an alchemist skilled in prophecy and making elixirs.
At Charles Woodhead's very first consultation, Dr. Argyle cured his inexplicable mental illness with spirit mediumship and magic.
Debrett's Peerage shows that the Argyle family was once large and illustrious. Now, Dr. Argyle is its sole surviving member. Their dwindling bloodline seems connected to the family's pursuit of immortality.
Dr. Argyle came from Edinburgh to practice medicine in London, but his true purpose is to find the missing Lady Argyle, a researcher and staunch supporter of the elixir of immortality.
Dr. Argyle seems ill-tempered by nature and never spares anyone with his sharp tongue, yet he's upright, kind, and compassionate. But this good doctor, who never says what he means, has a dark side too.
Through a close relationship with Dr. Argyle, the dark history of the last magical family of the Victorian era slowly comes to light...
[Reading Guide]
1. A third-person viewpoint told in the first person. The narrator does not take part in the main plot.
2. Victorian era, with alchemy-related elements.
3. This story is entirely fictional.
4. Character art updates can be found in the author's profile.
Theme: Human nature
Pre-receipt: [Victoria] Miss Lawyer's Detection Rules [Late Victorian era/Sherlock Holmes-like background] Christine Allen is the stepdaughter of Westminster financial tycoon Robert Allen. With a cold nature and superior IQ, she is obsessed with law and solving cases all day long. People always laugh at her for not being a lady. Baron Edward Morton was known far and wide for his striking handsomeness. During his days at university, an endless stream of suitors crossed the threshold of his home. But with his ideals and ambitions of reform, he only felt that Miss Allen was special... Until one day, he cleverly defended Miss Allen and drove away a knight who mocked her. Ms. Allen: Why did you drive away my research samples? Morton: ...? Miss Allen: Do you know that observing these people with typical class ideologies is one of the few joys in life I have? Morton: Are you Hobhouse? Allen: In fact, I admire Bernard Shaw more and will join the Fabian Society this year. Based on your annual net income and the time cost of the interpersonal relationship I previously established with that knight, you can prepay 500 pounds in damage compensation to my government. The excess will be refunded after I issue a detailed assessment report. Morton: ... Huh? Since then, Baron Morton has started his career as a substitute. She investigates the case and he appears as a lawyer. Only then did he realize that Miss Allen was capable of wielding a sword, climbing trees to dig out fruits, kicking down doors and intercepting people... And Baron Morton, while having to act as a shield for this good lady, actually enjoyed it more and more. Note 1. Men are weak and women are strong, siblings love each other 2. The female protagonist is vicious and has a vicious tongue and is sexually obsessed, while the male protagonist is indecisive between the rational brain and the love brain. 3. 1V1, HE
Such wonderful writing, no comments?
I feel really uncomfortable. In the introduction, it slowly appears in broad daylight = slowly emerges in a situation that everyone is very aware of = slowly emerges in a peaceful and prosperous age... It's weird. I looked strange, and then Baidu's broad daylight word meaning replaced the equal sign
It seems to have a translation accent, which feels great
Ah, this, a broken world
This woman feels a little strange
To catch insects, twin means identical twins or multiple births. However, the article first said that Mary was "my" twin sister, and later said that Mary tried to kill the infant "me" when she was 7 years old because of migraines. It was a misnomer.
Goodwill is like a well-cut piece of paper. It's such a cool description. I have to write it down.
Goodwill is like a well-cut piece of paper. It's such a cool description. I have to write it down.
Maybe Williams doesn't hate Angus, but does he want to go to school because he wants Angus to stop acting like a self-abusive person for his own sake?