Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 11 October 1017 Dear Journal, We have a solution for Mama, though it is not one I could have predicted. Though perhaps I should have, for I imagine it was as plain as the nose on Mama's face for anyone with eyes to see … Continue reading Wishing a Joy

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Abyss, off Provençe 8 October 1017 Dear Journal, I arrived in Toulouse shortly after dawn this morning, having made the crossing during the night; as owner, I was able to sleep my way across while the crew attended to their duties. Tonight I am returning to Yorke in … Continue reading King Guy’s Fundament

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 2 October 1017 My dear cousin Amelia, Two nights ago I had the pleasure of dining with your parents and brother. My mother was also in attendance, but I fear I must in honesty say that it was no pleasure. Still, I think it … Continue reading Straight Talk

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 27 September 1017 Dear Journal, I have just time to record the events of the day over a glass of the best, and then I must sleep. It has a long and trying day. It began with a brief stop at L'École du Sorciers … Continue reading Grief

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 7 September 1017 Armand, I've no idea why I'm writing to you today; both m'mother and m'sister are certain that you're on your way back to the Old Lands to see to your mother by now, and so I'll be seeing you long before you'll … Continue reading Private Crag

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Abyss, off Armorica 25 August 1017 Dear Journal, I have left my new home to return to my old home once again, dragged thither by the bonds of family. I am not an unnatural child; I will truly be glad to see my mother and my cousins. And … Continue reading Packetized

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas 22 August 1017 Dear Journal, I have just received word that my father has passed away, and that my mother is greatly in need of me. I have heard this from my mother, on eight ragged and tear-stained pages; from my aunt, who feels my mother should have … Continue reading Tear-Stained Pages

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas 18 July 1017 Dear Journal, It was terribly hot this afternoon, too hot to do serious work. I sent Bastien and William off to cool themselves however they might choose. The girls napped, and Amelie was busy about the shop. I sat on the porch in hope of … Continue reading Generous Effort

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 7 July 1017 Armand, First off, my condolences on the death of your late, unlamented patriarch, may we rest in peace. One mustn't speak ill of the dead, I suppose, but he led you a not-so-merry chase for so many years! I was delighted when … Continue reading Jenkins’ Widow

Between springing forward for Daylight Saving Time and a busier than usual weekend, my weekly Armorica time slot got totally eaten up. A new letter will appear next Sunday. ____ Photo by duong chung on Unsplash