First Letter Dear Journal, I have finally found Bertrand, who I have been looking for these many weeks. I had been thinking and pondering about his future ever since I called for him to come to me in Mont-Havre last summer. He has been such a help to me, and is such an able young … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Gossip (13 March 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, It has been a long and cold and quiet winter in Bois-de-Bois—quiet, that is, except for the noise produced by little Anne-Marie and Margaret. So quiet, in fact, that there has been little to say, as occupied as I have been with Amelie and children, and with settling back into my … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Equations (6 February 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Mum, It has been far too long since I was last able to write you and send you my love; indeed, between the war with Provençe and other goings on I haven't been free to write anyone in Cumbria in almost a year. At first I was trying to avoid attracting attention; … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Friends and Family (17 October 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, I meant to be back in Bois-de-Bas by now—indeed, Bertrand is already on his way, with Patches the Goat in tow—but Lord Doncaster held me here until today. His Lordship wants to have all of the threads tied up neatly, and I, of course, am one of them. I met with … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- A Talk among the Tombstones (3 October 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Trout has been taken, much the worse for wear—as are we all, and it is only partially Trout's fault. We shall be returning to Mont-Havre as soon as we are able tomorrow, despite our wounds. The plan was for His Lordship's men to take him _en route_. Somehow he evaded them; … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Catching Trout (1 October 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, I've written little over the last three weeks because there has been little to write. I have had arrows from Amelie in Bois-de-Bas and Jack in Mont-Havre (the latter via M. Suprenant, of course). All is well at home, though I am greatly missed. Jack meanwhile says that Lord Doncaster has … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Hard Time (17 September 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, It has been a week, and Bertrand and I are settled as well as we shall ever be in this benighted place. The farm house has been swept out as best we could, given the state of the broom I found in a corner of the kitchen. We have food, but … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Farming Efforts (20 August 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Bertrand and I have been installed at The Farm, and I am not best pleased about it. I spoke with Jack on Wednesday as planned, and told him all I knew of Trout and his intentions for me. It seems that Le Maréchal and his few remaining troops have indeed retreated … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- The Farm (13 August 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Trout has informed me that we shall be moving to a place he calls "The Farm" at the end of the week; consequently, I am to wrap up our efforts here in Mont-Havre and pack up anything we must take with us. Perhaps fortunately, the hardened block in my first trial … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Preparations (8 August 35 AF)