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Beanie
Blog #5
A Sneak Peek!
Here is a sneak peek at my third novel in development. Just for my
readers—enjoy!
The title is Amalie—and it takes place in Europe in 1865.
Amalie turned to the Harbormaster and before she could ask the familiar
question, he said, “Sorry Miss, that’s everyone.”
“And the next ship from Liverpool?” she asked already knowing the answer.
“Mid-week, just like today.”
She couldn’t hide her disappointment and didn’t really want to anymore. She was
certain she heard him right at the pier in Hamburg—that he would follow her and
that she should wait for him—yet ship after ship arrived and he was not on
board.
Her resolve was wearing thin. Was she being duped again? Could she trust him
after all that happened? Anger was beginning to well up from deep within her and
as she turned to walk back up the dock to the Inn, she reminded herself that
there was another person she had to consider now—after having discovered that
the queasiness she experienced during her crossing had nothing to do with the
wake or the rocking ship…..and had everything to do with the life growing in her
belly.
What could she do? She was alone, unmarried and apparently still in danger from
the forces who were hell-bent on killing her. As
she returned to the Inn, she stopped at the desk and purchased passage on the
next carriage heading north. She was almost out of funds and realized that, once
again, she would have to disappear—but this time she was fiercely determined not
to be found. On
the next Wednesday when the ship arrived from Liverpool, Amalie was not there
waiting. However, a tall, handsome Royal Captain disembarked the ship and
eagerly approached the Harbormaster to inquire about his beloved.
“Have you seen a beautiful, dark-haired young woman with eyes of deep blue? Has
anyone been waiting here for me?”
The Harbormaster nodded. “She’s
been here every week, waiting for the ship from Liverpool. After the last time,
she said she was not coming back. The last time I saw her she boarded a carriage
to the north country.”
“Did she say where she was going, specifically
where up north?” he asked quickly as panic set in.
“No, sorry sir, but I can tell you that she
appeared to be positively heartbroken each time you did not arrive. She boarded
the carriage at the depot right over there, behind the Inn. That was a few days
ago.”
A few days? Oh, God, no….I must find her. She must think I didn’t come
for her and I almost lost my life trying to get to her…….
Stay tuned as I take these thoughts and form them into a book worth reading.
As always, with love and appreciation,
Sabina (Beanie) Boston |