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

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse 25 June 1017 My dearest cousin Armand, By now you will have received word from both my mother and yours concerning your father's passing. She is much overthrown, I fear, though to be sure no else is, and so I have every confidence that you … Continue reading The Weight of Time

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Former's Guild Hall, Yorke 20 June 1017 My dear Armand, As you can plainly see, I have chosen to return your journeyman to you several months in advance of my last indication. I had intended to retain him for as long as I well might, as it could only … Continue reading Final Passage

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 1 June 1017 Armand, I think I shall choke from all the dust and grime. And the mud. I really do not understand it. All the despatches, strident letters, and other paperwork that I am going through came from His Lordship's camp in a military … Continue reading General Mud

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 24 May 1017 Armand, As you can see I am back in Yorke; for if I am to write these memoirs I need details, and it seems that the details are to be found here in Yorke in the War Records Office. But I get … Continue reading Reconnoiter

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Elms, Wickshire 18 May 1017 Armand, It's a lovely spring here in Wickshire; the trees and flowers are blooming, and so is Elder Brother Edward, who has had what even I must describe as a cracking good idea. Edward had occasion to head down to Yorke this past … Continue reading Despatches