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Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 2

Robinson Family Martin Robinson had never travelled outside New Haven and had no ambition to. His grandfather had arrived in this new land from northern England where he’d learned to be a blacksmith and in the process of his apprenticeship had observed the dawn of railways and roads to take these new horseless carriages they called automobiles. So, he’d left the job he’d been apprenticed … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 2

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Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 1

Novac’s Filip Novac looked out over the vast expanse of his property. His great grandfather had been one of the lucky ones to get a land grant from the government as the push for more land from those who were fleeing from the emerging dense settlements of the east coast sought to get away from the sedentary and sometimes life-threatening practices of these emerging cities. … Continue reading Novac Family Rises from the Ashes – Chapter 1

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The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 5

Passing the Torch Bettina was extremely happy living with Horace Beaufort in the Beaufort estate and the manor staff gradually accepted the obvious affection between the professor and his adopted daughter. Thomas who was unhappy with this foreign woman at the Beaufort estate started to whisper there was something unhealthy in this relationship and it was more than an adopted daughter relationship, but the staff … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 5

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The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 4

Oxford University All that night Bettina tossed in her bed. She thought of her parents and of their support during her PhD studies. That was one of the reasons she’d wanted to return to France to be with them but returning to France seemed to be out of the question now if she wanted to advance her career. She thought of her need to vacate … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 4

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The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 3

The Big Decision Bettina slowed down her research work and writing to include more socializing with the diplomatic set and developing a structured exercise routine to begin the day and it had an immediate effect on her mental outlook. She felt her mental acuteness improve and she was able to accomplish just as much with her routine as she’d done in her months of depression. … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 3

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The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 1

Migration Bettina sat on the bed after unpacking her suitcases in Uncle Louis Reddy’s spacious apartment. Louis worked in the diplomatic offices of the French Embassy and commuted from his home to 58 Knightsbridge London each day. He welcomed the opportunity to have his niece with him as his wife had recently passed on and it was comforting to have this brother and sister in … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 1

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Time Heals – Chapter 5

“Elizabeth I’ve been thinking for some time about forming a literature club where we could read a particular book and share our thoughts about the authors and their works. Would you have an interest in helping me set up such a club?” Elizabeth paused eating and looked up happily. “I’d love that, William. How could I help?” “Well, I could look for a suitable venue … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 5

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Time Heals – Chapter 4

Finding Life Partners The evening was a success. He picked Mary up at her home for the dance under the watchful supervision of her father and brothers and was instructed to get to her home safely and on time after the dance. This irritated him for a moment but when Mary appeared in her evening outfit with hair done beautifully his breath was taken away … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 4

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Time Heals – Chapter 1

Jack’s Radicalization Event Joseph Colthorpe grunted as he read the morning paper delivered to their small convenience store serving one of Fairdale’s suburbs. Those were the days when outside of the central business district these kinds of stores served the suburbs of all towns. Not everyone in town was rich enough to possess one of these emerging methods of personal transportation, a car or motorbike, … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 1

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Hidden Identity – Chapter 4

Emotional Healing and a Happy Ending The next evening as they sat in a restaurant reviewing the work issues of the day Rob noted Daniella was feeling subdued. “Had a hard day, Daniella?” She sat silently plucking up courage and hoping this was not the end of the line for their friendship. Then looked up with tears forming in her eyes. “You know who I … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 4

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