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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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Hidden Identity – Chapter 2

Spanish Lessons as an Entry Wedge Rob looked at Daniella and liked the eager expression on her face. It was a beautiful face, and he envied her husband this Mr. Bowen. Rob whispered to the doorman at the Mexican restaurant, and he ushered them to a table in the corner. He was known here as one of his workers was married to the owner of … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 2

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Hidden Identity – Chapter 1

The Mystery Woman Robert Pritchard paused as he stood assigning duties to his assembled social workers in preparation for the day. It was the usual hasty meeting addressing problems the social workers had raised in the early morning assembly and adjusting the schedules where there’d been a no show for the day due to sickness. Their programs for the day had been preassigned and, they … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 1

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