"Our product range grows"
CHAPTER 11Lady Sara returns.Lady Sara is due to visit us again this evening, but during the day, Helen has been out of the house on a mysterious solo mission.When she returns, she is carrying a heavy parcel, and looking extremely...
"New and returning clients"
CHAPTER NINE.Lady Jane returns.I have been discussing the psychology of sex with a young French colleague, Jean-Martin Charcot, who is trying to develop the use of hypnosis as a medical treatment. It is way beyond my capabilities, and he is...
"Our first repeat client"
Chapter Seven Lady Emma returns.Rather sooner than expected, Lady Emma Thomas, our inaugural client, has asked for further treatment. She has satisfied her husband for the last few weeks but has never herself, been satisfied in the way she was...
"Our business development continues"
CHAPTER FIVEThe arrival of 'Doctor Watson's Assistant'.We have an appointment with Lady Sara later in the week, but have already heard from Lord Grey that he would like to send his wife Jane for further treatment, as he can see...
"Our clientele grows"
CHAPTER THREE.Our clientele grows.The very next day, we are delivered two letters. One is from Lord Thomas, the other (sealed with a wax seal and clearly marked 'Private and Confidential') is from his wife, Lady Emma; both letters are delivered...
"The development of a Victorian Physician's speciality"
PROLOGUE.The world we live in now.The year is 1850. Queen Victoria has been on the throne of England for 13 years, since she ascended at the age of 18. She married Prince Albert at age 21 and it is reputed...
"The real final fling?"
As planned, Anna had called me (somewhat nervously) when her final wedding date was settled, some three or four weeks after our first encounter online. It was a rather strange experience to speak directly with her now, after what had...
"The final fling... maybe..."
I am sitting in the Hotel bar, late in the evening, but still dressed in my smartest business suit. I have finally completed days of business meetings in London, and this is my first chance to relax, but it feels...
"Our youth revisited..."
A. The Prologue.1. Simon's Backstory.I am driving back to my old home town, where I have been invited to a party. In fact it is a 'wake' for an old Irish friend, named Finnegan; I know he would have wanted...
"... but what help do they need?"
Annie and I check out of the hotel and order a cab to return to Annie and Bill's marital home. Our conversation en route is limited in the circumstances, but she is clearly feeling agitated. I am not sure now...