Episode notes
Colonel Lougher and Lady Bluett take a September afternoon coach ride to Sker beach, expecting peace, quiet, and the gentle warmth of late sunshine. But Blackmore has other plans: their outing brings unexpected company, turning a genteel visit into something far less predictable.
This chapter shines with contrasts — the elegance of high society against the rugged sands of the South Wales coast, and the surprise of chance meetings that can change the tone of an afternoon. Colonel Lougher and Lady Bluett are based on historic South Wales families with deep roots in Glamorgan. The Loughers were prominent landowners, while the Bluetts held estates near the coast. Blackmore’s inclusion of these figures reflects the local social hierarchy of the 19th century and adds a touch of historical authent ...