The Huxley Letters: Writings of a Victorian Lady & Airship Captain
By LittleRedHat
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The noble-born Lady Clara Huxley, trapped in a miserable marriage, longs to escape through travel. Through her various voyages on the airship Aurora with her loyal crew, new worlds are opened up to her in more ways than one. However, some things still anchor her to her tragic past.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Huxley Letters were born out of the Steampunk Pen Pals project with the International Geek Girls Pen Pals Club (IGGPPC). Participants wrote to each other in a roleplay style, developing stories around their Steampunk personas. I owe a huge debt of thanks to my writing partner, Kendra, who kindly gave me permission to publish my created story for others to read. Out of respect for both her privacy and her own creation/writings, I have created a fictional recipent, Mrs. Rachel Fairfax, to fill gaps in the published version.
Also, apologies for the parts being listed out of order - this seems to be due to how the numbers are recognised!
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The Huxley Letters: Part 10 - Travellers from a Distant Land
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The Muurbloems are shown around Huxley Hall, before Dawsbury Manor receives an unexpected visitor of its own. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 11 - A Man of Honour
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. As the truth about Clara and Kit's relationship is revealed, Montague demands that honour be satisfied. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 12 - Reborn from the Flames
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Kit and Clara's romantic trip to the Isle of Wight becomes a turning point in both of their lives, thanks to a valiant and heroic act. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 13 - New Beginnings
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. In this final letter, Clara celebrates her second, happier marriage, and a new member joins the noble Levick household. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 2 - Snowstorms in London
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Lady Clara introduces the Aurora's new crew. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 3 - April in Paris
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Lady Clara visits Paris with her eager crew and less-than-eager husband. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 4 - When in Rome...
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. In Rome, a trip to the Trevi Fountain brings about an unintended wish, before a message from home takes Clara back to her past. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 5 - Home Sweet Home?
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Lady Clara returns to her family home to visit Montague, but her brother is no longer the man she remembers. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 6 - A Family Affair
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. As Montague begins his journey back to happiness, Clara seems at risk of losing hers. Is her crew, comfortable in their newfound surroundings, really in mutiny? (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 7 - Not So Grim Up North
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. Clara has her first real taste of working-class life, and tests her new autopilot device - with unexpected results. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 8 - A Blessed Bride, A Waltzing Wife
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. After a rather eventful engagement celebration, Montague marries Fiona, and the Levick family grows in more ways than one. As Clara waltzes at the reception, she finds herself whirling between desire and commitment. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Part 9 - And Fit Us for Heaven
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The New Year has brought many changes for Clara, with the Yuletide season containing both joy and tragedy. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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The Huxley Letters: Writings of a Victorian Lady & Airship Captain - Part 1
A Steampunk adventure/romance story, told in an epistolary style. The noble-born Lady Clara Huxley, trapped in a miserable marriage, longs to escape through travel. Through her various voyages on the airship Aurora with her loyal crew, new worlds are opened up to her in more ways than one. However, some things still anchor her to her tragic past. (Image from Pixabay - Free to use)
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