A Foreword by the Author

This second book, Lady Lambert’s Adventures, covers the years 1830 to 1836 in the life of Ellen Carter, 3rd Baroness Lambert (1808-1900). Like the first book, Ellen Trilby, it evolved from the serial story Ellen, posted at storiesonline.net between 2005 and 2008. The plot follows that of the original story, since I am still quite content with it. Still, no editor was involved in the original versions, and the story went through three revisions over the years, always fixing bits and pieces.

This Bookapy version was once again revised by correcting continuity errors, vocabulary and syntax, rewriting paragraphs and deleting the last chapter, Closure, since it is an unwarranted tear jerker, and a roadblock for the planned sequel covering the later life of our heroine and hero.

Also, several people from the universe now have their due appearances, since it would have been unlikely for Richard and Ellen not to meet the friends and close acquaintances of their parents. I also eliminated graphic descriptions of sexuality, making it fit for a wider readership. Most importantly — for me — it is now written in the style which I developed over the last years.

The original serial story, Ellen, will stay available at storiesonline.net for those who want their reading with a bit of spice in it. This less adult and more grown-up Lady Lambert’s Adventures is also available on Bookapy.

A small village in Northern Germany

August, 2024