The first time Elaine saw the carved wooden door, she thought it was an ad. Glimpsed from the corner of her eye as she hurried down yet another set of stairs at République on her way to work, it looked like one of the ubiquitous posters on the walls of… Read more »
The goblins of Paris have been here for centuries. Once upon a time, they were hired to make tapestries. This seems incongruous to you, I can see. You are thinking of their clumsy looks, their knobbly hands and bulging eyes and fingers with joints that go the wrong way. But… Read more »
Thank you for choosing to stay at the The Hotel of the Gods! We are delighted to welcome you to the beautiful Mount Parnassus Resort, and trust you will have a truly ambrosial stay with us! To facilitate your enjoyment, we offer a complimentary guidebook to all… Read more »
July, 1847 “I’m saying that it doesn’t matter what a man has stolen. The fact of the matter is that in choosing to steal, he is deciding that his desires are more important than another man’s rights. And this makes him dangerous.” “But my dear Inspector, surely that is taking… Read more »
“But it’s the title of the book!” Violetta coughed, then winced. “Then you will need to change the title. Trust me, darling. The camellias have to go.” Alexandre’s voice was very nearly petulant. “But Violetta, it’s a lovely metaphor. And a beautiful one, don’t you think? Flowers to represent her… Read more »