Monthly Archives: November 2022

Clarissa: Chapter Nine

Posted on November 9, 2022 by nathanalbright

When he woke up the next morning, Lord Lipton kissed his wife on her head and changed into some clean riding clothes, as he expected that there would be time for conversation on horseback. He went into his dining room … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Eight

Posted on November 8, 2022 by nathanalbright

Lord Lipton smiled when he saw the note arrive via a rider. He showed the note to his wife, and Lady Lipton got a smile out of it as well. They looked at each other and then pondered how it … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Points On The Curve

Posted on November 8, 2022 by nathanalbright

Points On The Curve, by Wang Chung Although they are best remembered for their smash hit “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” so much so that the band has often been labeled (incorrectly) as a one-hit wonder, in reality the band had … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Seven

Posted on November 7, 2022 by nathanalbright

It was just after noon when Roland de Villebois pulled into Market Weighton, to the __________ inn there. He tipped the driver of the chaise and then walked up to the innkeeper to get a room and also to ask … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Six

Posted on November 6, 2022 by nathanalbright

Clarissa turned to her foster mother while they relaxed together in the sitting room. “Do you think that it is possible that Roland is attached to me?” “You already know his Christian name, so that is a good start.” “Did … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Five

Posted on November 5, 2022 by nathanalbright

In their small room, the Marquis du Villebois and his son woke up a bit late, as they had expected after having stayed up so late to talk and party the night before. Neither of them was as energetic as … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Four

Posted on November 4, 2022 by nathanalbright

As intended, when supper started at 6:00PM, Lord and Lady Lipton, along with their relatives and close friends, and their new friends from France, enjoyed a tasty and hearty family supper that included dishes that Clarissa herself was most fond … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Three

Posted on November 3, 2022 by nathanalbright

The aged Marquis du Villebois stepped into the club and was shown to his usual table, where his son was already seated. One of the appeals of this club for the older man, if not necessarily the younger, was that … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter Two

Posted on November 2, 2022 by nathanalbright

Finally, the morning of the presentation came, and Clarissa was ready for her big day. With the help of her maid she put on her white dress, too nervous to eat more than a little bit before it was time … Continue reading →

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Clarissa: Chapter One

Posted on November 1, 2022 by nathanalbright

It is probably for the best that Clarissa Bennett did not know all of the difficulties involved with obtaining an invitation to St. James’ palace to be introduced to greater society. Lord and Lady Lipton, while persistently insisting on a … Continue reading →

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