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HISTORICAL STORIES
of
EXILE
A collection of short stories by thirteen (non-superstitious)
award-winning authors
in order of appearance
Annie Whitehead, J.G. Harlond, Helen Hollick, Anna Belfrage, Elizabeth Chadwick, Loretta Livingstone, Elizabeth St.John, Alison Morton, Charlene Newcomb,
Marian L Thorpe, Amy Maroney, Cathie Dunn, Cryssa Bazos
with an introduction by Deborah Swift
Exile: a risky defiance, a perilous journey, a family’s tragic choice – or an individual’s final gamble to live. Exile: voluntary or enforced, a falling-out between friends, a lost first love, a prejudiced betrayal – or the only way to survive persecution?
In this historical fiction anthology thirteen authors (they are not superstitious!) have written exclusive short stories on the theme of exile.
Some are based on true history, others are speculative fiction. All mine the depths of human emotions – fear, hope, love, and the fortitude to survive.
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| graphic by Marian L Thorpe |
TODAY'S SPOTLIGHT
THE PAST, MY FUTURE
by Loretta Livingstone
Is going back into the past the only safe place to survive persecution?
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JULY 2042
In sight of the ruins of Sparnstow Abbey stood a huge, spreading beech tree. Dawn was a mere glimmer on the horizon, dimly outlining the man who stood in the dark shadows of its branches. He was in his early fifties by appearance, brown beard, grizzled with red and grey, head covered with a cap. He wore a tunic of forest green, some kind of brown leggings, and a grey woollen cloak and looked out of place for the time he was in. Next to him, a covered cart harnessed to a sturdy mule which they were lucky to have been able to buy. There weren’t many around, apart from those belonging to folks who had gone back to the old ways and lived off grid. Beyond him, three women stood close; two around middle-age, the third much older. One of the younger women wore a pair of worn cargo pants and a dark t-shirt while the other two wore long dresses in muted shades, their hair caught up into single braids.
read the full story in HISTORICAL STORIES of EXILE
And you can read more about the characters in this story in Out of Time
ABOUT LORETTA LIVINGSTONE:
Loretta had no intention of writing anything but short stories or poetry, and especially not historical fiction. She stated it quite clearly on social media, only to suddenly find herself writing... historical fiction. Her debut novel, Out Of Time, set in the mythical Sparnstow Abbey, was shortlisted for the Historical Novel Society Indie Award in 2016, which stunned and elated her in equal measures.
It was supposed to be a one-off. It wasn't. She went on to write two more stand-alone novels in the series; A Promise to Keep and Blossom on the Thorn. She had plans for more but has had ME for many years, and ill health has temporarily reined in her gallop. However, she intends to write again soon...
Her other books include short story collections and poetry, and can be found on Amazon.
“The medieval world is nicely described, well researched and the characters, especially the abbess, are entirely believable.” Discovering Diamonds Reviews
Loretta doesn’t have a website but find her on Facebook:
Buy Loretta’s books on Amazon: https://geni.us/4621
1191: Giles de Soutenay has never liked or trusted John, Count of Mortain, but when John is taken seriously ill, it falls to Giles to ensure his survival.
2006: Marion Hart, visiting the ruined Abbey of Sparnstow, could never have imagined she would be called upon to help save one of the most dangerous men of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Falling through a gap in time, she finds herself administering first aid to John, inadvertently endangering both herself and Giles.
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A great story Loretta - I loved the fact that it was so original
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Annie. x
DeleteI agree Annie!
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DeleteA touching story of exile. I really enjoyed your novel Out of Time, Loretta, and recommend it to other readers.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much, Alison. x
DeleteOops. Sorry. Forgot I have to add my name. But you knew it was me,
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I just love that title! A perfect summary of the story.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anna. I'd hoped it summed it up well. x
DeleteIntriguing! I look forward to reading the whole story very soon. I enjoyed your other books, Loretta.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Penny. I'm so glad you enjoyed them all. I hope you enjoy Exile. The other authors are a pretty fantastic crew. x
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