The Man Who Laughs Part II, Book the First, Chapter XI - Barkilphedro in Ambuscade

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In which a cunning schemer named Barkilphedro, ever watchful and patient, manoeuvres carefully within the court, observing the fragile dynamics between Queen Anne and her sister Josiana to discover a weakness to exploit. The narrative delicately reveals the subtle interplay of envy, age, and favour in the royal sphere, as Barkilphedro’s ambitions grow amidst whispered confidences and studied glances.

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