Lady Catherine Sinclair smiled as Rachel Farmer was ushered into her private sitting room by her trusted lady in waiting Elizabeth Margate. Both women were of the aristocracy, but Elizabeth’s family had fallen on hard times because of Lord Margate’s foolish decisions. As they were related Lady Catherine had rescued the daughters of the Margate family and arranged suitable marriages for them young as they … Continue reading Keeping up Appearances
From Prison to Prosperity The story commences in 1943 when the Italian government signed an armistice agreement with the Allies who by now were making notable progress in their resistance against Axis powers. As a result of this agreement huge numbers of Italian prisoners surrendered in the various points of conflict were distributed around the world in prisoner of war camps. Australia received many of … Continue reading Enzo’s Amazing Coincidence – Chapter 1
The Big Surprise Both Herb and Izabela watched over the next few months as they detected Elizabeth’s strength slowly ebbing. In the last month of the term Elizabeth could hardly drag herself to the university, but once there by some miracle her resolve overcame her condition and she appeared to faculty staff and students just as she’d always done. On top of her game and … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 4
Izabela Elizabeth had been watching her son to gauge how her plan for Izabela to care for her in her final months would fit in with his introverted personality. She’d done everything she could think of over his growing years to encourage him to mix with his peers at school and even invited them to the home on occasions to try and make him more … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 3
Manchester Reconnection Elizabeth Forman was excited when she learned of Herbert’s decision to return to Manchester, she couldn’t contain her excitement and soon her friends and peers at the University were aware her son prodigy was returning to his roots. Professors in the sciences departments were aware of Herbert’s meteoric rise in the business world as her son was Elizabeth’s man topic of conversation now … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 2
The Big Decision Herbert Forman sat on the terrace of his apartment looking out over the skyline of New York. He had some decisions to make which were troubling his mind and spending time on the terrace helped him relax as he watched the winking lights blazing their glory from many skyscrapers in his line of view. During the day he could look out over … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1
Marriage Proposal At eight in the evening an excited daughter burst into Abyasa’s office where he was finalizing work for the day and produced the letters. “Look what I got from Bert father.” She began to reread to her father commencing with the first dated letter and Abyasa held up his hand. “Those are your private correspondence daughter, and you should not be sharing.” But … Continue reading Ethnic Reconnection -Chapter 3
Chandra Gains a New Family There seemed to be no softening of Hameer’s attitude, but Dakshana had learned through the London Reddy family Chandra had been a frequent guest in their home through her studies and realized there would be an eventual confrontation on that issue. Dakshana wanted to see her son Aadi happily married to a woman of his choice and she liked this … Continue reading Aadi – Chapter 4
Chandra Meets the Extended Family The green VW flicked its lights as it approached and Aadi recognized that was the signal for her arrival. He quickly removed the orange traffic restraints and beckoned her to park. She backed in expertly and his heart swelled with pride at her skill. Chandra emerged flushed and clutching her purse. She stood briefly and looked at him. She was … Continue reading Aadi – Chapter 3
The Reconnection Chandra had already been in UK staying with relatives for six months. Aadi had missed their clandestine meetings while he waited for formalities of UK visa and school acceptance and Dakshana had watched her son with sympathy as he shut himself away from usual pursuits. She guessed her son was missing this girl, Chandra. Dakshana had liked the girl and felt Chandra had … Continue reading Aadi – Chapter 2
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