"Victoria has more surprises in store"
I led Bethany by the hand through the front door where she released me and returned to the kitchen, using the door further down the hall. I stood for a moment and watched her then opened the door and went...
"Victoria comforts her Aunt"
Doctor Harris looked at my wrist. The pain had eased a little in the time it took to walk around to his office and I could move it again. “I don't think it is broken,” he said. “Just strained and...
"The Police, the Army and a shock for Victoria"
The door from the kitchen opened and Bethany put her head around the edge. “Oh, oi'm sorry Mistress, oi 'eard voices. Oi din't know it were you.” She caught sight of the dishevelled form of Charlie Manston sitting at the...
"Who does Victoria find in the garden?"
My heart began pounding with fear. I struggled to breathe, but I had to be strong. "Why are you here?" I whispered. The words seemed unwilling to pass my lips as I looked around, looking for an escape. There was...
"Victoria seeks answers"
We sat opposite each other in the hot water. A week ago I could not have imagined being naked in front of another person, yet, here I was, sharing a bath with another woman. I reasoned that the circumstances precluded...
"Victoria receives a terrible shock"
I must have drifted off to sleep, for suddenly, I was awoken by a heart rending scream from outside. “What on earth...?” I thought as I leapt from my bed and pulled open the curtains, remembering to fasten my robe...
"Who is spying on Victoria?"
I was puzzled as to where everyone could be so I opened the door to the kitchen and looked inside. Sally was at the sink, washing the dishes and cooking pots. “Ah, Sally. Do you know where Lady Helen might...
"Who does Victoria meet?"
I returned to the table and sat opposite Melissa. "Did you find it?" she asked. "Oh, yes, thank you." I replied. "Much better now." The waitress appeared, pushing a small wheeled trolley. Onto the centre of the table she placed...
"Victoria has a surprise meeting"
I poured tea for myself and Aunt Helen. Sipping the tea, I thought about what I would do until I was ready to leave for Ipswich. “I think...” I began slowly, “I will go to the secluded garden for a...
"Victoria is disturbed from her sleep"
As I lay, warm and comfortable, I considered how lucky I was to have an 'Aunt' like Lady Helen. She and my parents must have been very close, and I wondered what had happened, and how long ago, that had...