A World Far Away – Part II
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ ~ It was now or never. I resolved on the spot that Edward Fairfax Rochester—and no other—must be, would be, the winner of the field. ~ Carter sat in silence, […]
A World Far Away – Part I
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1811-1815 Ξ Carter sat in silence. Before he could ask any more questions, the post boy announced our coach was about to depart. I tossed a coin onto the table and we […]
The Road to Exile – Conclusion
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ Our coach had stopped at a wayside inn to change horses, so Carter and I went inside to warm ourselves and have a cup of tea. He shook his head. […]
The Road to Exile – Part X
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ ~ “You still love me, Edward. Why will you not say it?” ~ I shook my head. “Be silent, Catherine. Speak no more…it was never meant to be.” I retreated […]
The Road to Exile – Part IX
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ I struggled to maintain some composure, while attempting to sound resolute. “I am sorry to disappoint you, Miss Fairfax, but I have not decided I shall go.” She smiled, then […]
The Road to Exile – Part VIII
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ ~ Go to Jamaica. Be that Englishman! ~ Carter was astonished. “Jamaica was your father’s idea? You never told me that.” “To what end, James? I was furious with Henry, […]
The Road to Exile – Part VII
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ “You will hold your tongue,” said Henry, in an ominous tone. “He is a Rochester, and your brother. Show some respect.” “Perhaps you will compel him to do likewise?” […]
The Road to Exile – Part VI
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ “What in blazes is going on in here?” Henry Rochester demanded imperiously. “Everyone in the house can hear your shouting from here to the front door, for God’s sake. If […]
The Road to Exile – Part V
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ Rowland stood before me in an attitude of such self-righteous arrogance it was almost as if I was ten years old, enduring his humiliations all over again. This time, however, […]
The Road to Exile – Part IV
Ξ From the Journals of Edward Rochester – 1809-1810 Ξ He removed her cloak and tossed it to me. “See to that, will you, Edward?” And off they went, arm in arm down the hall and into the drawing room […]
