Monthly Archives: April 2024

Light sparkled in Harriett’s soulful brown eyes when James announced the upcoming visit from her mother and sisters. Tethered to his work, her step-father, Henry Bakes, remained in Bombay, though Harriett did not mind, as she craved female company. In … Continue reading →

Harriett fell into despondency as if damp clouds snuffed out her inner candle. James arrived home from a day of fresh ideas and enthusiasm for working in his overseer role. Some evenings, when he returned home, he found the ayah … Continue reading →