Heart of Stone

In the spring of 1817, Christian Maxwell is recovering at home in Wiltshire from a spate of illness following his adventures at Haverford House earlier in the year. Sam Gillespie, Christian's constant companion in life and paranormal investigations, suggests a road trip to aid Christian's recovery. They plan to visit friends and places from their previous adventures until reaching a house party at Chepstow on the Welsh borders. During the journey, the bond between the couple seems stronger than ever. Once they reach their destination, exuberant Sam throws himself into socialising, while retiring Christian feels increasingly isolated despite being surrounded by conviviality. Might this be an indication that they are ultimately unsuited? Or will unexpected peril prove that the link between Christian and Sam is unbreakable?