Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 25 May 1018 Pomme-de-Bec, Provençe My dearest cousin Armand, You have outdone yourself. As I write these words, Maximilian and I are most comfortably ensconced in L'École du Sorciers' new Tuppenny Wagons sky-caravan, snug and warm as we listen to the rain on the roof and enjoy our view … Continue reading Pomme-de-Bec

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 15 January 1018 Dear Journal, The snow lies thickly around our home and around the green. It is deep midwinter once again, and the quiet is broken only by the voices of my daughters. Mama is on her way home to Yorke on the Amelie, taking her … Continue reading Peace

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica, 7 January 1018 Dear Jack, I have just received your letter of 26 October, and I wish first of all to assure you that we would be delighted to have you come to us and be Uncle Jack for a time—at any time and at every time. … Continue reading Election

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Mont-Havre, Armorica 30 November 1017 Dear Amelia, Please do take notice of the date on this letter; you should be reading it at about the beginning of January. Yes, just one month after I sent it! (Which means, I am afraid, that at least one of my earlier letters … Continue reading Sale

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 20 November 1017 Dear Amelia, I rather seem to have put my foot in it—though how I could have done otherwise I cannot quite see. I couldn't have sent a message ahead, after all. When I left Bois-de-Bas, Amelie was eager that I should bring Mama home … Continue reading Crowding