**Diary Entry 18th March** The morning before her fiftieth birthday, Margaret Elizabeth woke in a foul mood.
The news that Harold Whitcombe intended to marry off his only daughter sent ripples through the village.
Granny never cared much for young Walternever truly accepted him. “Hes not one of ours, not really,”
**The Doll** Life in the village is lived in full view of everyone. There are few secrets, and those
Forty is the perfect age! “Izzy, whats taking so long? Did you fall asleep? Were going to be late for work!
“Pick Up the Pieces in Your Own Garden” “Youre such a fool, Emily, an absolute fool!
Young woman Lucy Whitmore lay in the hospital. First, shed had her appendix removed, but then something
Young woman Lucy Whitmore lay in the hospital. First, shed had her appendix removed, but then something