“Another Cognac?” Slurred Peter, waving the bottle at Oliver. The lunch at the Fernway’s had been over for hours. After Basil and Diana had left, Peter and Oliver had retired to the library, knowing Clarissa maintained a well-stocked drinks trolley there. The ladies had remained at the table, discussing next season’s plans for the … Continue reading Clara’s Coffee – Chapter 7
Month: November 2019
Time to go
He felt the firm pressure of the chief minder’s hand in the small of his back. The four men behind him formed a semicircle which filled the full width of the dimly lit tunnel. He took a deep breath and pulled himself up to his full height and started to walk slowly down … Continue reading Time to go
Unfinished
A hand grabbed his shoulder and a cheerful voice shouted above the din, “Tom, you young dog, what do you mean by skulking into corners and not advising your friends where you are?” Before Tom could answer, his fellow artist Ned Richardson, had whipped out his sketch book and with a few quick satirical strokes, … Continue reading Unfinished
Clara’s Coffee – Chapter 6
The monthly Sunday lunch at the Fernway’s had always been popular amongst a group of Clara’s shareholders. In days’ past, these occasions had been far bigger affairs, including children and grand-children and, in summer months, had spilled out onto the lawns, with the inevitable, impromptu games of cricket and croquet. Today’s occasion was a far … Continue reading Clara’s Coffee – Chapter 6
