Laurence+Canning


 * Laurence Canning is a private man and little is known about his background and family history. He is in his late 20s and already his influence and reputation precedes him and is well known with the epithet Lord Cunning. He is the illegitimate son of Betty Canning and a French soldier. His mother used to be the housekeeper for the Duke and Duchess of Berkshire. The Duchess was fond of him and treated him as the son she never had. She sparked a controversy when she took in Laurence and his mother to live with her after the death of her husband. He was given a sound education that any child of nobility could receive. **

**With his education, sharp mind and ideals Laurence did not blend into the world where prestige was everything and morality was very subjective and virtually non-existent. At the age of 19 he began his own empire in trading ventures. His quick mind and knowledge of society as well as his ability with numbers and investments became widely known. **

**By the age of 23 he has got investments in all sort of business ventures across Europe – including England, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal that were making over 950 000 pounds annually; triple the amount of money the wealthiest Earl earned yearly. **  **Four years back he purchased a section of London he named Little Eden. It is known for its endless proliferation of ‘earthly amusement’. Although the area has greatly benefited, streets are cleaner and a new drainage system had just recently been installed; causing the instances of illness and disease to drop drastically. **

**It has being rumored that Laurence is involved in illicit activities and he is yet to deny the claims. He seems to embrace the title of ‘Lord Chancellor of the Underworld’ and uses it to his advantage to get what he wants. I am positive that he is not involved in any criminal activity but he does deal in some shady and questionable investments. He is an advocate for the better treatment of house servants and is known to help many who ask for his help. In return for his help he asks for a favor. For example if he helps a blacksmith, the favor he asks for might be the use of his skill if it is ever needed. **

**He might be indirectly involved with the killing of Nancy but the questions as to why and his motive is not yet clear. ** **** <-- back ** **