Anne – Part 79
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “it held, instead of the ordinary pepper and mustard, various liquids and spices of mysterious nature….” Early in June, accompanied by “monsieur,” Anne started on her little journey. The German…
Anne – Part 78
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “It must be very inconvenient to be so conscientious,” Time is not so all erasing as we think. Old Katharine Vanhorn, at seventy, heard from the young lips of her…
Anne – Part 77
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “The old woman bounded forward suddenly, as if on springs, seized her niece by both sh “But, grandaunt, I feel that I ought to tell you.” “Tell me nothing. Don’t…
Anne – Part 76
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “What are to be my duties?” asked Anne. “Whatever I require,” answered the old woman, grimly. When the song was ended, there was much applause of the subdued drawing-room kind—applause,…
Anne – Part 75
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “Miss Vanhorn had no intention of betraying her impression for the amusement of her ancient enemy” Anne greeted her grandaunt with the same mixture of timidity and hope, which she…
Anne – Part 74
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson The instant it was over, her timidity came back with double force Helen was much surprised—the only surprise she had shown. “I should never have dreamed it, Crystal!” she exclaimed….
Anne – Part 72
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson And now Anne discovered Gregory Dexter New-Year’s Day was, in the eyes of Margaretta Teller, a solemn festival; thought was given to it in June, preparation for it began…
A Tale of Treachery, Piracy and Murder
Author Jack Scott will be at Books & Books next week to launch his new novel, Cayman Cross. This free event will be helped from 7pm on Tuesday November 15th and will include an author presentation and audience discussion followed…
Anne – Part 71
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “I trust we would all prefer to suffer rather than be guilty of such irreverence.” “Never fear; it will. I feel it instinctively. You will either save my life or…
Anne – Part 70
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “You repay me by your voice a thousandfold, Anne.” The queen of Whim! By nature; which means that she had a highly developed imagination. By the life she had led,…
