Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 4

Trouble in the Barnard Family Sheila Mason began work for Len Barnard as a housekeeper and there was no hint of any impropriety between them. But over time Barnard grew fond of this woman who pulled out all stops to keep the home clean, cook and care for his children’s needs. Eventually Barnard asked if she felt she needed to return to her family and … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 4

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 3

Facebook Family Discoveries That evening after they’d returned home Trisha poured out her thanks to Anthony and Marion Sykes for all they’d done not only for her but her birth family as well. It had been a revealing afternoon, and she had a real glow of acceptance having met her brother and heard what had motivated her being separated from her father and brothers. She … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 3

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 1

Trisha said goodbye to her adoptive mother Marion Sykes as she exited their BMW outside the entrance of Hornsby Station. This was Trisha’s morning routine since she commenced work at NSW Council of Social Services Australia, and she knew the train would deliver her to the office to commence her duties on time as the service was punctual except for rare times when there was … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 1

Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 5

A Happy Ending for Emma Rachel stood in shock thinking of the ramifications of what Emma had said about making a police report and informing her husband. This was a serious accusation, and Emma had it all wrong and this could destroy the orchard and put them all out of work if an inaccurate version reached the police. How would her husband react? He’d naturally … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 5

Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 4

An Unplanned Change of Residency Finally, under pressure through politicians the CSIRO got their wish, and Emma was granted a permanent residency. Emma asked permission to complete these tours with time off annually without pay to do that so her father’s money wouldn’t be wasted. She had five years now to do that and permission from Lenert to make quick trips to Germany once a … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 4

Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 3

Lenert’s Secret Jealous Interest There was a pause as Ray considered his attempt to explain and make amends to Emma. Translator had let them down this time. “The translator said Blute was Tree Blossom in English I’m so sorry for upsetting you. We meant no offence.” Emma broke out in peals of laughter to the surprise of the team. “The translator is correct, but this … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 3

Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 2

Introduction to a New Career Opportunity Lenert looked at Rachel and chuckled. Then turned to wave the tour driver off. “You’ve done your job well. Give my regards to Kathy when you get back and tell her I’ll see her in Brisbane next week when I go there on business. I need to know when the group of backpackers will be coming in next month … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 2

The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 1

Escape to the Unknown Jon Trevally sat in the back of the truck trailer proceeding east toward the coast. Every rut in the road had him bouncing around the metal floor with nothing to sit on and he could hardly breathe with the dust being generated as the truck raced over those dirt roads, but he was happy.  This had been a spur of the … Continue reading The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 1

Enemy Friend – Chapter 2

Kindness Repaid The senior Oliver’s fought back. He was their friend not an enemy and he’d held the farm together for them during the war doing his part to support the war effort on behalf of Australia which he now claimed as his country. The brothers were appalled, and they were beside themselves with anger when their sister unexpectedly supported her parents in the fight … Continue reading Enemy Friend – Chapter 2

Chance Encounter Chapter 1

Lunch With Stephanie Johann Kavel checked himself in the mirror as he entered Rydges Hotel and noted to his satisfaction he’d been quite presentable at the Lutheran Church in Darlinghurst a short travel distance away from the hotel. Proper attire for church had been instilled into him by his pious German family for his ancestors had come out of Europe to preserve their faith and … Continue reading Chance Encounter Chapter 1