Beatrice Beecham's Ship of Shadows
Her parents had gone to bed, her father to read his latest detective novel, and her mum to scour the online shopping stores for bargains that would usually arrive by courier the next day, only to be returned to store a few days later as they “never look like they do in the photo.”
Maud whistling a non-tune interrupted Beatrice’s thoughts as the old woman entered the lounge. Beatrice stood and gave her a big hug.
“Easy there, young’un,” Maud giggled. “These old bones pop an’ snap enough on their own.”
Beatrice chuckled, “You’re not old. Just well-worn.”
“An’ ye’re a smooth talker, Lady Jane,” Maud smiled sitting down in her big armchair. “Ye’ll go far in this life.”
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