Ivy snakes up the walls

Ivy snakes up the walls is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The section it comes from is shown below. The story is a sequel to River Witch and a dual timeline.

The pony trap turns into a long drive bordered by beech trees, their gold and red leaves wreathed in a light, sun-drenched mist which has risen since Hester left the doctor’s surgery.

The driver halts at the top of the gravelled carriage circle. Hester peers out at a substantial farm house, mo...