Shadow of the Lodge

Set against the Isle of Wight, The Shadow of the Lodge chronicles the poignant decline of the Hamond-Graeme naval dynasty. Triggered by the 1862 death of the "Forty-Day Admiral," the family's financial depletion and bitter internal rivalries unfold through the watchful eyes of their loyal servants. As the estate transitions from an aristocratic stronghold into a military garrison, the family clings to past glories. Spanning a century through the World Wars, this haunting novella captures a dynasty trading naval prestige for commercial modern tourism.