Character interview
for Samantha Combs
Samantha, thank you for allowing me to stop by with
an interview I’ve had with one of my characters. I’d planned on talking with
Jessica Sales but unfortunately she’s currently in a hospital in southern
France in critical condition.
So, with her unavailable I queried Lord and Lady
Markson if I might impose on their valuable time. The only problem, well for me
at least, is I’ve got to travel back in time to 1814 London. As an author of
regency romantic mysteries nothing’s impossible, I hope. If you’ll give me a
few minute I need to change into appropriate attire so I may call on the
Viscount and Viscountess of Hampshire.
Now properly dressed in a deep blue jacket over a
cream coloured linen shirt with a cravat tied to perfection I felt ready. My
valet had also suggested buckskin britches tucked into polished well-worn
riding boots to set the proper image of a country gentleman to which I agreed.
Then again, as a regency author I knew what to wear but this was the first time
I had to dress the part.
With a deep, calming breath I climbed the marble
stairs leading to the most impressive polished oak door I’d ever seen, let
alone written. With a kid gloved hand I raised the solid brass knocker and let
it fall against its plate and waited. Within moments an elderly, but familiar
man swung the door open.
“Bing, is it. I’m Mr. Lindsay Downs. I’ve an
appointment with Lord and Lady Markson.”
“Yes, please come in,” he said as I watched him
swing to door wide and step aside so I can enter.
With a nod I stepped into the massive marble floored
entranceway.
“Sir, as I was informed you’re interrogating them as
what how they solved the murders of the late viscount and Lord Markson’s older
brother.”
“Yes. As I understand it there were several
interesting events which happened during the investigation and wish my readers
to learn more about them,” I replied, handing over my gloves and great coat,
for London can be a bit chilly in late fall.
“Sir, won’t your reader learn about them by reading
the book, The Masked Lady and The Murder.
Mid-stride I halted, pondering his words only to
realize he might be correct.
“Bing, if I understand you correctly you’re
suggesting I speak with you, Evan, Mrs Stoneworth and Amanda.”
“Yes sir. For example, do you know why Evan showed
up in Hyde Park right after m’ lord was shot? Or how Mrs Stoneworth was able to
get her sister ensconced as housekeeper in Mr Markson’s house in India. Or how
I knew the Well’s butler would aid in protecting m’ lord and m’ lady?”
“And why Evan and Amanda weren’t caught kissing but
she did present evidence of such an event when they found Lord and Lady Markson
in an embrace before marriage vows were exchanged?”
Stay tuned for more of this interesting and unique
interview!
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