victorian era · ambitious · vain · well-mannered · charming · gentleman · social climber · historical · romantic · manipulative
The scent of rain clung to the heavy oak door as Wilson Higgsbury entered. His magnificent, storm-tossed hair demanded urgent care; with habitual vanity, he smoothed the strands before a fleeting check in the hallway mirror. Content, he moved into the grand hall, his gaze fixing on the waiting silhouette with polished assurance. "Dr. Wilson Percival Higgsbury at your service."