Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Charley to Francis: Norway



May 1868

Francis,
This is disturbing news indeed!  Marlene had the key on her person and I fear it may be lost and she with it.  In her last letter she mentioned that the key fit a locked cabinet in the workroom.  I sent a wire to my contacts in Singapore and received a reply that Marlene never arrived but rather a man by the name of Robert Arsenault and that he had done the fitting for the Buckingham’s.  Something is surely amiss!  I will attempt to rendezvous with you in Paris as soon as I am able.  I am presently in Norway with Mary.  She has decided to purchase a prized herd of diary goats from the Balstads in Harstad, whom I believe you know.  I believe she is more interested in a certain cheesemaker but that is a story for another day when less pressing matters prevail.  If Msr. B has harmed Marlene in any way he shall rue it – I promise!
-Charley


12 comments:

  1. Ruh-Roh! The mystery continues...

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  2. O@h my!!! I do hope Marlene isn't locked in a cabinet somewhere...fabulous story :D XXX

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  3. Lovely postcard. Fabulous story.
    Jen x

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  4. Amazing postcard and the story is too.

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  5. What a mystery... and what a delightful postcard. Makes me fancy a nibble of goat's cheese right now... Mmmm....warm with onion marmalade and rocket....

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  6. Great image, I love your story, it's getting intriguing! M

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  7. Such a cute and innocent postcard, wish the message on the back was the same! And now you make me wait for at least a week to find out more? So unfair!!! ;)

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  8. Super postcard. Love the traditional costume. Excellent story, roll on next week!

    Janet xx

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  9. Beautiful image, love those rosy cheeks :o)

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  10. ooo nice card, love the direction of the story.

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  11. I love the artwork on the front. Beautiful card!

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