The Distant Joke
The rain fell upon the slate roof of the manor in a relentless, gray sheet, drumming a rhythm that seemed to count the seconds remaining in the life of the house, while inside, in the library with its shelves bowed under the weight of leather-bound histories, Thomas Bradshaw stood before the fireplace, his hand resting on the hilt of a ceremonial sword that had not seen battle in three...
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