Chapter 23

Oliver went through the pages of the book quickly, then put it back. He pulled the next one on the shelf.

Nothing.

He put it back in its place and opted for a third one when he heard someone coming in.

There was a short young man with mousy hair, carrying a pile of documents standing at the entrance.

"Uh... pardon me, I was looking for Lord Tennyson."

"Hello."

" I was told by the staff he'd be here. This is his study, or am I wrong?"

"No,...