Kieran Massey

Kieran Massey is an adopted son of Glenscar.

Early Years
Born Hubert Kieran de Massue, Viscount Galway, he is a cousin of Sir Ashleigh Eltenham, who despises him.

His grandfather was Henri de Massue, who (in-story) did not succumb to poor health, but was nursed by a country girl who he eventually married. They had twin children, Maurice de Massue and Antoinette de Massue. Antoinette is the mother of Sir Ashleigh, and Maurice is the father of Kieran, who was born late in his father's life. Kieran's mother's name is Cathleen McKenna.

A Widow In Waiting
He plays highwayman, and kills Alfred de Maine, unwittingly leading Eleanor to Glenscar. He falls in love with Countess Nadia Yastruba, or Shadow.

With a Kiss
On New Year's Eve, 1786, he interrupts Shadow's late-night solitude as she ponders a riddle given to her by her aunt Starsight years before. He proves himself the answer to that riddle, giving her hope and peace as the year 1787 begins.

Physical Appearance
He is in his mid-twenties, and once Eleanor sees through his twisting power, she describes him as "no more than middling tall, slender and fair, with a mouth made for laughing and gray-blue eyes which would have been merry had they not been flickering uneasily from her to her husband."

Powers
Kieran is a sight twister.

Other Names
His legal name is Hubert Kieran de Massue, Viscount Galway.