The Reef Book 2 Chapter 14

In which Darrow becomes a visitor enmeshed in the genteel yet quietly tense atmosphere of the Leath household, engaging with Madame de Chantelle’s delicate old-world prejudices and the careful presentation of family ties, while observing the spirited children and their governess amidst the muted elegance of Givre. The episode delicately reveals the interplay of tradition and change, as acquaintances old and new come together with a hint of impending discord, all under the genteel guise of social grace and domestic routine.