An Extraordinary Announcement from the Desk of the Author
Dearest Gentle Readers of the Ton,
It has come to the attention of This Author that the chronicles of Lord Nicholas Hale have caused quite a stir within the parlors of Mayfair. However, before the gossip spreads further than a lady's silk train, I must offer a brief clarification regarding the nature of these papers.
The tale you see before you is currently a preliminary draft—a collection of private musings and sketches that This Author has seen fit to share with the public in their nascent form. While the Prologue and First Chapter have been meticulously polished to a mirror-like shine, the remaining chapters are yet to undergo the thorough refinement that a gentleman of the Viscount's standing deserves.
This Author intends to revisit every sentence with the care of a modiste fitting a debutante for her first ball. I humbly request your exquisite patience as I navigate the editing process. Though the draft shall continue to be published for your entertainment, please understand that perfection, much like a successful match, cannot be rushed.
Until then, I ask that you continue to show your most gracious love and support for this endeavor. After all, even the most brilliant Diamond of the Season requires a bit of cutting before she may truly sparkle.
Yours Truly,
Lady Ravenscroft