Ignatius is about to be seduced by a legend.<br><br>During a time when even the most educated of folk believe in ghosts, Ignatius Swain arrives in the quiet town of Ville sur le Fleuve to act as pedagogue to the adult daughter of Gregoire Delacroix. There he encounters the enigmatic Jacques Bouchard, who appears to view him as a rival for Desiree Delacroix’s affection.<br><br>Nothing could be more misconstrued. Even if Desiree’s gaze were not able to freeze water, Ignatius has set aside hopes of love hereabouts. He satisfies his desires with the helping hand of ghostly fables, tales of terror that walk shivery traces and fiery passion up his spine ... until one night when Jacques’s behaviour breeches barriers, and the pair encounter the most famous of resident spirits on the road.

Seduced by a Legend

Desiree rose and offered him her hand. Taking lightly hold of her fingers, Ignatius bent over them before straightening.


“So you will sing for us at our next gathering?”


She asked sweetly enough, but Ignatius believed he detected something sour.


“I am sure my lady has a much prettier voice.” He tried to wriggle out of the suggestion.


“With tones to silence all the birds in these here parts,” a booming voice broke in.


Turning his head a little to gaze past Desiree, Ignatius saw Jacques standing in the doorway. The man held the doors open on either side, his bulk eclipsing the light streaming in behind him. Good God. He quite filled up the entrance.


Chapter 6