Like all worlds, Aether Chronicles is filled with all manner of people, but here is a quick introduction to the ones who feature most prominently in the series.
Amethyst Forester
Middle child in the family of six children, she’s still the middle child as she one of twins born in the third ‘batch’. She’s independent, curious, and intelligent. Which means she is uncomfortable with the restrictions of Victorian England, and the expectations her family put on her. The one thing they can’t control is who she chooses to be friends with. Ever grateful to live in an age of wonder, making friends with Professor Richards was a boon, and his teaching really opened her eyes to the science of Aether. Aetheric power is one of the greatest wonders, the possibilities seem endless, so why wouldn’t she explore them?
Maker
Benjamin Maker, Lord Fotheringham, the Fifth Earl of Umbria is a man of duty and honour. Maker finds his life as constricting as the starched collars his valet sometimes ties deliberately too tight. He takes his role in the House of Lords very seriously; he takes everything seriously, too seriously. Including wedding vows and a wife he can’t abide, but can’t leave either. His only pleasures in life are the few true friends he has. Friends like Professor Richards, and why not his interesting young protégée?
Jenson
Detective Inspector Dean Jenson. He’s got through life by being dutiful and diligent; becoming a policeman was a natural choice for him. When called to Belgravia Square because some slip of a girl thinks that a man who died of natural causes has been murdered, why wouldn’t he go? Even if only to allay a young girl’s fears. But there’s a lot more behind the serious mustache than first meets the eye.
Great-Aunt Flora
Best described in her own words: “I am eighty-eight years old, I have outlived three husbands, four children, and even two grandchildren. I will not waste my time on being nice when there are faster ways to live.” Watch out for her cane – it bites!
The Forester Family
Alan Forester; father, merchant.
Alice Forester; mother and 11 years her husband’s junior.
They have a jewel box of children and a secret that has yet to seep out.
Sapphire; the eldest, now mother to the expanding Doherty family.
Jasper; a serial entrepreneur and happily unmarried.
Jade and Amethyst; Aether enthusiast twins, Jade is no longer with us.
Emerald; the sweetheart finding her feet in the world.
Ruby; the headstrong girl who chaffs at being the ‘baby’ of the family.
Of course, there are any other characters, to meet along the way, but these are the ones to keep an eye on. If you’d like to know more, and keep up to date with what everyone is doing, sign up for my newsletter between June 1 and June 8, you’ll be in with a chance of winning a free copy of “Shades” on Audible.
