the year is 1886. the daughter of a prominent Earl in Kent, The Hon Lionel Hawthorne. still living at home, though plans to move out after she marries her fiance, Count Anthony Fletcher. Isabella's younger brother, Percival, who is fifteen, is very feminine and foppish, and is thus often picked on. Because of this, Isabella is very protective of Percival. Isabella is a surprisingly good fighter. Harsh to the strong, kind to the weak. Sort of stoic at times. Percival is the heir to the title.