The Queen's Cup

Set in the charming mansion of Greendale, the story unfolds during a gathering of guests after a day of shooting. As dusk settles, the conversation shifts from news of India to the Italian superstition of the Mal Occhio. Bertha, Sir John's sixteen-year-old daughter, engages Captain Mallett, a family friend, in a thoughtful exchange about belief and superstition. Their familiar relationship hints at deeper connections and the innocence of youth, setting the stage for exploration of themes like belief, tradition, and the passage into adulthood.