Reluctant Rebel — Parris Afton Bonds

The eyes may be said to be the scouts of the heart, but these two rebellious hearts might as well be blind. In 1917, the El Paso/Juarez area was a surprise powder keg. Germany sought the Central America connection as a conduit to conquer the United States. The US sought to catch the local spy… Continue reading Reluctant Rebel — Parris Afton Bonds

In the 1600s, Huguenots Expelled from France

Core Beliefs are Not a New Wrinkle France 1685 — Huguenots people expelled from France. Protestant principals have been tolerated until Louis XIV comes to the throne.  Whether for spiritual beliefs or for other gain, King Louis XIV decides that the skilled and prosperous Huguenots will no longer be comfortable in France.  My bet is… Continue reading In the 1600s, Huguenots Expelled from France

Regency Era Romance — The Briar and the Rose

True Love Through Life’s Thorns Love triangles, love rectangles and what seem to be love parallelograms build The Briar and the Rose, a Regency era romance toward the Celtic Knot of Love that we anticipate. An “Auld Gaelic” tale features Séamus and Mairéad in their heart break tragedy. A dramatic briar and rose lovers knot… Continue reading Regency Era Romance — The Briar and the Rose

A Christmas Story – Join the Marsh Family at Chateau Dumont

A Christmas story of family and friends gathering to enjoy the recovery of Chateau Dumont. Sir Jeffrey and Lady Millie Remington with their infant son, Jonathan, have set their home as Chateau Dumont. They lived at Remington Court  manor house in Yorkshire, England for the first year of their marriage.  Jeffrey had an unhappy childhood… Continue reading A Christmas Story – Join the Marsh Family at Chateau Dumont