Trevillion Image Aria Jones remembered the day when she met James Turpentine for the first time. She had gone for her usual walk in the park and had spent a while there before she decided to drop by her parents' house to see them and her younger sister, Jane. As she approached the house, she …
Love, the Law & the End of a Marriage
Trevillion Image Face wet with tears, Maddie continued to hold the letter against her aching heart. If only James knew how much she loved him and wanted to be with him. Not a day went by when she didn't think about him--wonder how he was and remember the times when they were together in North …
Saying Goodbye to James
Trevillion Image The children were sleeping but she couldn't sleep. Her eyes were wet from crying. She stared out of the plane window, her mind miles away--back to the morning when she and James were together before he left for North Africa. She had tried to be brave and to keep the tears at bay. …
A Letter from the General
Trevillion Images Maddie read the letter. She received it in the mail from Sergeant McCoy who telephoned her to tell her that General Turpentine had asked him to send it to her. He had even provided the money for the postage stamps. Maggie checked the mailbox before heading to church. She took the letter out …
Frederick Visits Frogmoss Plantation
Image by Trevillion Frederick was back in America and at present, he was in Savannah. Although tired from his journey, he was anxious to go to Frogmoss Plantation to see Rebecca. He didn't quite know what to expect when he arrived there. Things seemed to be running as normal. He was shown into the drawing-room …
Amanda Hardcastle’s Visitor
Image by Richard Jenkins Amanda Hardcastle was in the garden, attempting to read her book but failing miserably. She feared that she would never see Frederick Livingston again although her mother assured her that he had promised that he would visit them before he returned to America. The last time he was there, it was …
Frederick Hears Tragic News
"You're not going to believe what I've just heard," Louise said to Frederick. "Cousin, you know how much I detest gossip." "This is news, not gossip and it's about the Johnsons." "What about them? What have you heard?" "It's so dreadful, I can scarcely believe it." "What happened?" "Well, it turns out that Mr. Johnson …
The Hardcastles’ Ball
Image by Trevillion The big day was here and it seemed like all of the English gentry were in attendance. Ladies escorted by their gentlemen made their grand entrance and the air was filled with voices and laughter as the host and hostess greeted them after they were announced. The ladies were dazzling in the …
Dinner Talk & a Warning
Thaddaus on his way to Krasi where he was to meet Ms. Sambu. It was early Saturday evening. During the week, he had called her and asked her to have dinner with him. She sounded surprised but accepted his invitation. They arranged to meet in front of the restaurant at seven. When he got there, …
First Day at Jacksonville University
It was the first day back to university. He had mixed feelings. While he was excited about the new year and teaching new students, he couldn't stop thinking about Kalisa and missing the times they spent together in Kigali. What was she doing at that moment? Was she already at the school or was she …
Notes to Women 