Barelyharebooks: Science fiction and fantasy novels

Lough finds a rare oppurtunity to meditate on his past and question what went wrong. As he tries to create a picture with missing puzzle pieces, Lady Darphina interrupts him. Darphina and Lough discuss basic facets of life: love, family and wondering if one is really alone in the world- all questions Lough has long pined to find the answers to. Only one image continues to distract Lough while they speak: a letter dangling between The Queen's fingers that she refuses to bring into the conversation.