Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Cathy's First Letter. 31 November 1023, L'Isle du Grand-Blaireau Amelia, We have had our first guests at the Two Sloops, M. and Mme. Suprenant, of the trading house Suprenant et Fils. His Napes tells me that M. Suprenant is one of the grand merchants of Mont-Havre, and a great friend of Mr. Tuppenny's. … Continue reading The First Guests
Month: December 2025
Tea for More than Two
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Cathy's First Letter. 24 November 1023, L'Isle du Grand-Blaireau Amelia, Much has changed here on the island since I first saw it two months ago. The public spaces on Joyeux are largely finished and ready for use, and we have completed and furnished two guest rooms on the second sloop, the Marguerite—which, like … Continue reading Tea for More than Two
On Siblings
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Cathy's First Letter. 17 November 1023, L'Isle du Grand-Blaireau Amelia, You have been laughing at me for weeks, I know you have. You must have known that my Mr. Napes is your— But let me tell the story properly. We were waiting on the porch of my brother's new home and workshop, Jack … Continue reading On Siblings
The Joyeux
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Cathy's First Letter. 10 November 1023, L'Isle du Grand-Blaireau Amelia, The Lombard made landfall in Mont-Havre this morning; John is expected to arrive in Bois-de-Bas tomorrow. I have been dreading his arrival, though I have also missed him; isn't that strange? Tonight I will sleep in my own bed, my own Armorican bed, … Continue reading The Joyeux
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