Vincent Foredale

Vincent, a character in the Desire &amp; Decorum series, was the Earl of Edgewater and Your Character's father. He passed away in Chapter 12 from yellow fever. He is first seen in Book 1, Chapter 2.

Appearance
Vincent has short brown hair with some grey strands, blue eyes and fair skin. He wears a navy blue suit with a beige waistcoat as well as a white shirt and an elaborate tie underneath.

Dominique
Dominique is Vincent's mother. He seems to respect her.

Henrietta
Henrietta is Vincent's wife. In Chapter 2, it was revealed that Henrietta scammed her way into marrying him, meaning that it most likely isn’t a loving marriage.

Harry
Harry is Vincent's and Henrietta's deceased son. From the way he speaks about him, it is implied that Vincent was very affected by his passing.

Mary
Your character's mother Mary and Vincent were lovers but their relationship was forbidden. He fell in love with her the first time he saw her performing in the opera. In a premium scene in Chapter 11, you are able to read the letters he wrote to Mary and learn he planned to marry her and hence sharing his title with her as well, despite his father's concerns. They married nevertheless, but his father convinced him of annulment. Vincent was unaware of her pregnancy and married Henrietta. Mary kept on writing him, but his father kept her letters from him and wrote her not to contact Vincent ever again. Right before he dies he says that he cannot wait to see her again.

Your Character
Your character is the daughter of Vincent. Even though they only recently met, he cares very deeply about her and wants to make up for the time they lost. He announces a change in his will to make her heiress of the Edgewater Estate.

Trivia

 * Luke Harper revealed in Chapter 2 that Vincent's father forced him to marry Henrietta.
 * He was named after Vincent, an ancestor who is known for spying for both sides during the Wars of the Roses.
 * You can play as young Vincent in a premium scene in Book 1, Chapter 12.