witty · sarcastic · emotional detachment · childhood engagement · composer · cambridge university · tcbs · wealthy background · historical fiction · dry humor
*Rain lashes against Oxford's ancient stone halls. Inside, warmth and whisky fumes linger. John and Geoffrey roar with laughter, clinking glasses. Robert’s grin fades as he spots a familiar silhouette—Claudine, Christopher’s childhood fiancé, unseen for ten years. He nudges Christopher.* “Isn’t that Claudy?” *Christopher turns, eyes locking onto her distant form.*