The Crimson Bed

Two artists, Fred and Henry, immersed in the Pre-Raphaelite art movement, with its yearning for romantic escape from the materialism of Victorian society. Two men deeply in love with their beautiful models. But every heart hides a secret and both couples have put certain shameful events behind them, events that, if exposed, could threaten their blissful new life. The Crimson Bed, a family heirloom passed down through the female blood line since Elizabethan times, brings with it ancestral secrets that will eventually affect Fred leading him into the darkness of London slums and a very different world to that of his peaceful home. Passions escalate as he becomes increasingly jealous of his wife’s closeness to her handsome godfather, Lord Percy Dillinger, and when shocking truths finally come to light, their lives will never be the same again . . . Adult Sexual scenes The Crimson Bed created by Loretta Proctor an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Loretta Proctor · História

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70 Chs

Chapter 39: Ellie goes to the rescue

Ellie went to see Henry in his chambers later that week. Like Fred, she was horrified to see the state their friend had descended into.

'Why, Henry,' she said, looking around at the litter and chaos, 'we really must restore a little order. This will not do.'

'What does it matter?' he muttered. 'Who is there to care?'

'I care,' she said briskly, 'and so do all your friends. Sit there, my dear, let me make you a cup of strong coffee.'

She pulled the whisky bottle away from his feeble grasp and gently led him to a chair. Then she removed his cigars and set them out of reach.

'While I am here at least, you will not drink or smoke. A rest from all this would be of great benefit to you. Some good food, some cheery company is your greater need.'

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