First Letter Dear Jack, Of course you should come to us for the Twelve Days of Christmas. How not? Until you marry and start your own family we are your only family here, n'est-ce pas? And you can hardly go home to Cumbria. I realize, of course, that our little celebrations here in Bois-de-Bas will … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Doings in Mont-Havre (14 November 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Some while ago I joked that Bastien is so devoted to my safety that I wouldn't be surprised to find him sleeping across our doorway at night. I now have manifest proof that this is not what he has been doing. I have acquired a stock of Cumbrian books from M. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Reading Lessons (28 October 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Father, Yes, it is quite true that I am "engaged in trade," as you put it, and have been since I married my Amelie and became a shopkeeper. Since I left Yorke, I have done many things that no doubt would distress you. I have also a been a stevedore, a clerk, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Scandal in Yorke (10 October 36 AF)

First Letter Dear M. Fournier, So! You have finally managed to forge a relationship with the publishers in Yorke! I am delighted for you; I know that has been your dearest wish these past years. I am equally delighted to know that you now have a stock of Cumbrian books for sale, for though I … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Cumbrian Literature (30 September 36 AF)