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Chapter XIV — Crome Yellow
Chapter XIV begins inside the calm sanctuary of the library, the one room in the house that resists the heat of the afternoon. Surrounded by bookshelves painted white and touched with the elegance of the eighteenth century, the space is as much a museum of thought as it is a place of retreat. The air feels still and reflective, inviting both conversation and curiosity. A particular wall, lined with books that seem ancient and well-read, hides something far more unusual—a door that opens not to knowledge…-
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Chapter XIII — Crome Yellow
Chapter XIII begins with a sense of quiet fulfillment as Henry Wimbush shares the final pages of his magnum opus, the History of Crome. Composed with scholarly diligence, his work traces the estate’s evolution over centuries, capturing everything from architectural shifts to the arrival of new culinary implements like the three-pronged fork. His guests receive the news with a mixture of genuine admiration and polite detachment, aware that Wimbush’s passion surpasses their own interest. Still, the…-
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Chapter XII — Crome Yellow
Chapter XII brings us into a different rhythm of Crome, one where thought, ambition, and subtle yearning take center stage. Gombauld retreats into his studio, a transformed granary, surrounded by nothing but light, the smell of linseed oil, and a canvas that will not surrender easily. The painting, intense in motion and form, shows a man mid-fall from a horse—his limbs bent, his body collapsing under some unseen weight. And yet, despite the technical control and depth of emotion, Gombauld feels a nagging…-
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Chapter XI — Crome Yellow
Chapter XI begins with the quiet absence left by Mr. Barbecue-Smith’s departure, creating a subtle shift in the energy of the house. Anne, Denis, Mr. Scogan, and Henry Wimbush are drawn outside, walking the estate grounds as if rediscovering it through shared reflection. Their steps slow near the old stone walls, and the conversation meanders into the design of the house itself—Crome’s enduring presence standing like a memory made solid. Henry, full of facts and affection, explains how Crome’s…-
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Chapter X — Crome Yellow
Chapter X introduces an evening pulsing with music and movement, but for Denis, it unfolds like a dream he's been excluded from. Ragtime bursts from the pianola, operated with quiet discipline by Henry Wimbush, giving life to a dance floor filled with grace, rhythm, and laughter. Yet while others merge effortlessly into the music, Denis remains seated, trapped in a loop of self-observation and doubt. To him, the music doesn’t inspire joy—it irritates like an itch he can’t reach. His eyes follow Anne…-
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Chapter IX — Crome Yellow
Chapter IX opens on a still, airless room where Mr. Bodiham sits in quiet torment. The walls are lined with dense theological texts, and every piece of furniture seems dipped in the same somber shade of brown. Even the light that filters through the windows arrives dimmed, like it hesitates to disturb the heavy seriousness of the room. Mr. Bodiham’s presence matches this atmosphere perfectly—sharp, austere, unwavering. His faith burns with a harsh intensity, yet it flickers under the growing doubt that…-
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Chapter VIII — Crome Yellow
Chapter VIII opens with the slow rhythm of a Sunday breakfast at Crome, where routines are more relaxed and appearances more deliberate. Priscilla joins the table unusually early, her black silk dress and signature pearls signaling both tradition and command. She sits behind a towering Sunday newspaper, occasionally offering observations from behind the rustling pages. Her voice, sharp and certain, cuts through the lazy air as she credits Surrey’s latest cricket win to the sun’s astrological position…-
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Chapter VII — Crome Yellow
Chapter VII unfolds with the vivid allure of Crome’s history, setting the tone through its extravagant bedrooms passed down through generations. These rooms, especially Anne’s, tell stories of taste and time, with furniture that isn't just ornamental but practically historical. Her majestic Venetian bed, adorned with baroque elegance, reveals not only her aesthetic surroundings but also a personality shaped by refined quietude. In this room, Mary pays her visit, not merely to bid goodnight but to seek…-
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Chapter VI — Crome Yellow
Chapter VI opens with an eccentric yet intriguing arrival that disrupts the atmosphere at Crome with an unexpected energy. Mr. Barbecue-Smith, with his thick aura of confidence and spiritual flair, becomes impossible to ignore. Though respected by many for his bestselling inspirational works, his behavior hints at someone who may take himself a bit too seriously. His air of superiority is quickly felt by Denis, the young writer-in-residence, who finds himself caught between admiration and irritation. At…-
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Chapter V — Crome Yellow
Chapter V draws the reader into a vivid landscape of rural life, where farm animals and philosophical musings share equal space. The group’s visit to the Home Farm, hosted by Henry Wimbush, starts innocently enough with a tour of the piggery. There, a sow’s surprising fertility—a litter of fourteen—stirs admiration, while another's disappointing five brings forth practical, if unsettling, commentary about culling. Anne, unsettled by the cold calculations of agricultural efficiency, voices her…-
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