Thirty-Two
Once they had finished tea, which had been a bit…
Thirty-Three
The following afternoon, once Gabriele was ready to leave for…
Thirty-Four
Justine remained on the bed, trying to rest. Exhausted from…
Thirty-Five
Justine was about to pick up her grandmother’s book when…
Thirty-Six
The moment Justine walked into the bedroom she picked up…
Thirty-Seven
‘So tell me,’ Michael said, when Justine remained silent at…
Thirty-Eight
After supper on the terrace, Justine returned to her bedroom.
Thirty-Nine
As she returned to her bedroom, Justine made the decision…
Forty
After filling the kettle and putting it on the stove,…
Forty-One
‘It’s me, Rich,’ Justine said. ‘Is this a bad time?
Forty-Two
Light drifting in through the gauzy curtains awakened Justine early.
Forty-Three
After her shower, Justine dressed and went for a walk…
Forty-Four
Although Justine was longing to continue reading about her grandmother’s…
Forty-Five
Later that same day Justine settled herself in the chair…
Forty-Six
Knocking on the door brought Justine’s head up. She called,…
Forty-Seven
Although she didn’t want to stop reading, Justine knew she…
Forty-Eight
She was almost at the end of her grandmother’s memories…
Forty-Nine
‘Why did you come back early, Gran?’ Justine asked, looking…
Fifty
Anita was waiting for them in the gold room. As…
Fifty-One
Michael stood staring at himself in the bathroom mirror, thinking…
Fifty-Two
The little girl walking towards her wore a yellow muslin…
Fifty-Three
Justine and Richard sat together in the small lounge area…
Epilogue
The Litchfield Hills, Connecticut: July 2004
Epilogue
It was July the Fourth and glorious. The perfect day…
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