Story for the Day: A Commander's Correspondence

In honour of the Haanta Series tour going on this week, here is a preview from book 2: From Frewyn to Sanhedhran.
A Commander's Correspondence

Direction: Marridon, capital, Chambers, Her Grace, the Duchess of Marridon.
My dearest Jaina,
Do not pretend that I, one of so feeble a character, am equal to writing to a duchess. Because you have so kindly charged me with this office, however, I shall endeavor not to disappoint your fancies. We are all of us well as you left us with a few...