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The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 14

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 14 Then maybe we could go to Magdeburg. Or at least to Kassel. And I could see my sisters. Käthe frowned. It wouldn’t hurt Solms-Laubach, either, to have an influx of skilled workers. Albert … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 13

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 13 “There’s no need for you to go with Marguerite and her daughter if they should leave,” Mademoiselle Anne said. “You are always welcome to stay with me, for as long as necessary.” “I … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 08

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 08 Chapter 3 — Donauworth Location: Field Outside Donauworth, Germany Time: 2:25 PM, September 1, 1372 The mayor of Donauworth wasn’t thrilled to see them. After one look at Pucorl, he refused any of … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 12

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 12 Chapter 8 Besançon April 1636 “Ron Stone has notified me,” Henri de Rohan said to Grand Duke Bernhard, “that your wife will be accompanied by a member of his family to serve in … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 07

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 07 Location: Pucorl’s Garage, Netherworld Time: 9:37 PM, August 24, 1372 Roger stepped into the pentagram in a room off the mechanic’s bays in Pucorl’s garage. This was a special pentagram. It went from … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 06

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 06 *** A few minutes later, Leona strolled onto the parking lot of Pucorl’s garage and Pucorl opened his side door. “Kitten is worried you got lost and Mrs. Grady . . .” Pucorl … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 11

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 11 “Sorry,” Marc said. “It’s the best we can do with the documentation I’ve been able to procure.” He wasn’t really sorry. Susanna blinked. “Mama isn’t sick, is she?” “Not as far as we … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 10

The Trouble With Huguenots – Snippet 10 Aunt Alis also sent the scullery maid out to scrub the front steps again, which earned the guests a sour faced glare as the woman walked around the pile of dripping, filthy, clothes … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 05

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 05 Location: Kitten’s Tree, Dryad’s Grove, Netherworld Time: Late Evening, August 23, 1372 Leona looked around the grove and wondered. Why humans did things was always a mystery, and here she was with a … Continue reading →

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 04

The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 04 Chapter 2 — How Are We Getting There? Location: Pucorl’s Garage & Happytime Motel, Netherworld Time: 8:50 PM, August 23, 1372 Roger McLean lifted the Sword of Themis from his back where it … Continue reading →