Two artists, Fred and Henry,  immersed in the Pre-Raphaelite art movement, with its yearning for romantic escape from the materialism of Victorian society.  Two men deeply in love with their beautiful models.  But every heart hides a secret and both couples have put certain shameful events behind them, events that, if exposed, could threaten their blissful new life. The Crimson Bed, a family heirloom passed down through the female blood line since Elizabethan times, brings with it ancestral secrets that will eventually affect Fred leading him into the darkness of London slums and a very different world to that of his peaceful home. Passions escalate as he becomes increasingly jealous of his wife’s closeness to her handsome godfather, Lord Percy Dillinger, and when shocking truths finally come to light, their lives will never be the same again . . .

Adult Sexual scenes

The Crimson Bed created by Loretta Proctor an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Crimson Bed

As they began their ascent up the narrow stairs, Ellie and Joshua passed a strapping young woman with a mass of coppery hair who stared at them with an almost hostile look. Ellie was taken aback and wondered who she might be and what her business was here.


Mr Winstone, who was waiting for them at the top of the stairs, didn't trouble to introduce the girl to them though it was evident she had come from his rooms. He merely said, 'My dear Mr Farnham and Miss Farnham, do come in.'


They entered and Mr Winstone took Joshua's top hat and gloves, relieved Ellie of her cape and bonnet and ushered them into this studio. Now she understood where she was at last and gazed around in awe and amazement.


'As you know,' Joshua said with a smile, 'I wish to have my daughter's portrait painted. Let me introduce you to her. As you see, she is much surprised. I have brought her to see some of your work before she commences her sittings.'


Chapter 12: In the artist's studio