 In 1875, 110 years later, Curwen's great-great-grandson, Charles Dexter Ward, and his wife Anne arrive in Arkham after inheriting the palace.They find the townsfolk hostile towards them and are disturbed by the horrific deformities that afflict many of Arkham's inhabitants.Charles is surprised by how well he seems to know the palace and struck by his strong resemblance to a portrait of Curwen.