Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Achin Court, Nexing Cross, Nexinghamshire 29 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Yes, I have gone into transports once more! Of delight, predominantly, for I am reunited with my Maximilian; and of space, for as you can see by my superscript I am at the Archer family home in … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Archers (5 October 37 AF)
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Letters from Armorica: The Promenade (28 September 37)
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria22 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have been arguing with you in my head for the past week, and I want it to stop. It is not your fault, but merely that I am so worried about Aunt Jane. I say to you, "Armand, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Promenade (28 September 37)
Letters from Armorica: Shopping (21 September 37)
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria 15 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, You will never guess where I am, no never, not in a thousand years! Though I suppose you won't need to do so, as I have written it plainly at the top of the page. Yes, I am … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Shopping (21 September 37)
Letters from Armorica: Staffing Up (14 September 37)
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 8 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, The previous week has not gone at all as I had expected. Mother and Father are here, as you know, and I had planned a week of blissful chats with Mother and Father, mingled with blissful drives with … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Staffing Up (14 September 37)
Letters from Armorica: Wedding (7 September 37)
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria1 August 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, My brother Edward and my dear friend Jane are now one! And what's more— But let me relate events in the proper order. The wedding was a quiet affair, as such things are these days, so I am told. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Wedding (7 September 37)
Microscope
Microscope is a game in which two to six players make history—literally, literarily, and fictionally. You start with a big picture, chosen by the group. An ancient empire rises and falls Then you pick two historical periods to book end your history. In this case, you might pick The Invasion of the Toad Snatchers as … Continue reading Microscope
Letters from Armorica: The Smotherwack Extinguished (2 September 37)
Orthopractor Simms had this from my father, among others, and all were agreed. Gerald was a well-looking young man, charming and agreeable, and none of the local mamas wanted their daughters to have anything to do with him.
Letters from Armorica: Camberwell (26 August 37)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria18 July 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I have no news about the fate of the wicked Grimsbys, as yet, but I rejoice to tell you that Maximilian has returned from Cambershire and is guesting with the Willoughbys. He drove up in an elegant low-perch phaeton this past Friday, behind … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Camberwell (26 August 37)
Welcome to New Visitors!
Welcome to the Zymurgia House blog, at its new home. As part of the move, I've done a bit more publicity than usual; so for those of you who haven't been here before let me get you all caught up. First, the Books Page lists my books, which you can find at Amazon. Second, for … Continue reading Welcome to New Visitors!
Letters from Armorica: The Orthopractor: (19 August 37)
First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 11 July 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, This would have been a delightful week except for two unfortunate circumstances. Maximilian is still in Cambershire; and Edward Hargreaves is not. I have received letters from both Maximilian and my father. Their meeting went well, so well that Mother asked Maximilian … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: The Orthopractor: (19 August 37)
