Catherine Hayes, born in 1690 to a poor family, was an English woman who married a carpenter named John whom she met in her time as a servant to his family. After marrying she and her husband moved to London and opened a small wares store and also rented out rooms to those who could afford the stay.
In 1725 Catherine became involved in a bizarre love affair with two men boarding in the Haye’s home. At some point, be it through seduction or threat, Catherine coerced her two lovers to aid in a plot to get rid of her husband.
A tale of deceit, murder, a disassembled corpse, weeks of investigation, and shocking revelation, this uncanny case of patricide is one for the books. Shakespeare’s “Catherine” even drew inspiration from this historical happening.
I am looking for two - maybe three - people to partake in an RP amid the events of this historical case. Though I would prefer this to be a small group, I will happily settle for one person if that is all to be garnered.
I have done research on this case and outside of the victim and the three perpetrators, very few others names are ever mentioned. This gives room for player created characters such as investigating constables, close friends, or relatives who have become apart of the investigation and ensuing “drama”. Or have other ties that can be discussed.
Honestly this RP will be rather free reign in regards to characters. Players can as I stated above create their own or role as one of the mentioned historical figures and add their own constructive lore to the personas of said figures. A boon to there being so little on those involved aside from basic personal history.
This will be first come first serve. There will be a discord for discussion and chat booted up once we are capped out or have all those who are interested. Please convey interest here and do not PM me solely in regards to requesting a spot.
Feel free to ask any questions about Catherine Hayes, me as a writer, or character roles and impact on the plot itself here or later in the discord!
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