The PhD Guide Bettina had quickly oriented herself to London and built a tolerance to the English culture. The Reddy clan had interfaced with the English in India. French and English two colonial powers often at war interfaced in India through their merchant outposts and there was a commonality between the Eurasian societies in each despite wars and competition between these colonial powers. So, the … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 2
“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
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
Family Rapprochement Jack had been working for the Birch family for several years now and felt fulfillment in the jobs he’d been assigned in his rise from general helper in the stock department to supervisor of that department and then manager of the grocery sales department. He was currently the assistant manager for the purchasing department and aiming to be to apply for manager when … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 3
Planning For Revenge The principal and teachers marveled at Jack’s transformation and rallied around to help this prodigal son find a better life. He began to get good grades at school too. William and Susan watched this with approval and commended their brother, encouraging him in every way they could, thinking he’d turned his life around. Little did they know that a spirit of rage … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 2
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
Loss and Renewal Willem sighed as he turned and saw the glazed eyes on his horses and pain ripped through his body. He clutched his chest and cried out in alarm. Liam ran to find Arnold and his mother, and the whole family gathered around Willem as he beckoned to Arnold feebly as he gasped with pain while one of the uncles rendered first aid … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – 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
Daniella’s Confession ‘Would you let me take you to a restaurant occasionally as well as sports events Daniella? “As friends and nothing more I’d be very interested as it would certainly take away some of the lonely hours I have. But I insist on paying my share when we go out so it’s a deal. But don’t take it beyond friendship Rob as I must … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 3
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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