Queen of Trumps and the Durnford Circus Mystery
In a Victorian tale set in Durnford, Polly the Queen of Trumps, a lame circus star, steals a crucial document from a scheming guardian, feigns innocence, and with Frank Raymond confronts truth, love, and a forged inheritance. Polly’s courage and a dramatic rescue reveal a fraud, a noble romance, and the real worth of a “Queen of Trumps.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Durnford
Seymour
Frank Raymond
Lanceham
Samare
Frank
Semour’s Grand Circus
Mrs. Raymond
London
Polly
Raymond
Trumps
Fall Fashion Trends Highlight Cashmere and Mantles
A rich survey of winter style notes iron out fall fashions. French milkmaid mantles in white wool with red lining, jet trimmings and D Artagnan bodices in lambent tones mirror Parisian taste, while gloves in corn color and buttoned pearl accents frame gowns. Hairdressing shifts to high coiffures and Greek coils, with natural flowers favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A Tearful Goodbye Signals Hidden Romance
A woman grips a man’s hand and burns him with a kiss before turning away on the sofa. She says goodbye in a manner that betrays a deep, unspoken passion, leaving him unsure how to respond to the abrupt farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durnford
Danvers
Joseph Danvers
Lord Burleigh
Mr. Grey
Mr. Danvers
Greenhorne
Frank
Ankie
Mince
Dover
Monsieur
England
Miss Raymond
Mr. Raymond
Lancepam
Helena
Selena
Frank Raymond
Lanceham
Mr. Haymond
Raymond
Mr. Seymour
Polly
Neeham
Prince Michael Neranski
Lord Harry
Vers
Lancebham
Seymour
Trapezia
Reb'rend Quacko Strong Chorus and Gate Scene
A long dialect piece presents Reb'rend Quacko Strong arriving at a gate with angels and biblical figures in a spiritual call and response. Postle Peter, Moses, and Abram figure within a mock sacred procession as Quacko Strong contends with gate-keepers and devilish challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postle Peter
Sainte
Angel Gabriel
Moses
Ole Abram
King David
Peter
Valuable Recipes and Cooking Tips From Old Newsletter
A collection of simple old fashioned recipes includes Snowball Cakes with a rich butter batter, Mock Duck rolled beef stuffed with turkey-like filling, Soft Ginger-Bread using molasses and ginger, California Cake with yeast powder and milk, and Whigs cake with sweet milk and flour. Each item lists precise measurements and baking guidance suitable for home cooks.
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Queen OF
R, Ek, Prancillon
Charity
Neranski
Princess Helena
Prince Michael Nerayski
Sean
the Raymonds
Orpency
Astley’s
Rascal
Mary Raymond
Old Raymond
Eve
Fashion
Millioners
New Ulsters
Arnis
Nick
Kurnel
Satan
Allers
Larry
California
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