The Lovels of Arden Chapter XIII - Open Treason

In which the splendid arrangements and delightful dances of a grand ball at Hale Castle reveal the contrasting temperaments and secret yearnings of the evening’s guests, especially the young Clarissa Lovel, whose thoughts wander far from the gaiety surrounding her. An unexpected arrival and a confession on a moonlit balcony cast a somber shadow over fleeting pleasure, leaving Clarissa to wrestle with duty and hidden affection in the quiet aftermath of the festivities.