Sunday 22 January 2012

Six Sentence Sunday - Fragrance of Violets


My new contemporary romance, 'Fragrance of Violets' set mainly in England's beautiful Lake District, will be released next month.


Here's more of Chapter 1, after Abbey has heard that Jack Tremayne has returned to the her Lake District village home.



Abbey forced the painful memories aside and picked up the dustpan. On her way back into the shop, she paused to listen to her mother and Mrs Garside.

“Is he back for good?” her mother asked.

“I don’t know. Sandra heard it from Barbara who saw him getting out of a car outside Fir Garth yesterday evening.”

“I’m surprised he has the nerve to show his face here again, after all the trouble he caused for this village,” her mother said tartly.

More next week.
Check out the other 'Six Sentences' here.

22 comments:

  1. Mmmmm...intriguing. Can't wait to read more :)

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  2. His return is certainly stirring up trouble.

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  3. Troublemakers are always so irresistible. ;)

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  4. Such a great illustration of town gossip! Great job.

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  5. Now I'm really curious. Bad boy! Redemption! Good stuff.

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  6. I'm eager to learn about the trouble he's accused of, and to learn more about him in general. You're leading me on! :)

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  7. the rumor mill of a village fast at work! And love how the Mom is all incensed :)

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  8. Yes! I love town gossip. Hehe. Can't wait to find out what he's up to. Great six!

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  9. I can't wait to find out what trouble he's caused. The dialouge here is excellent. I feel like I'm eavesdropping :)

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  10. The plot thickens! I've given you a blog award, Paula - if you want to pick it up at: http://ros-readingandwriting.blogspot.com

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  11. Well, at least she'll have some moral support (should she need it) from her mother and the other villagers. Nice set up of even more tension.

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  12. This is such an intriguing set up and story. Great six!

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  13. So pleased that you're all intrigued - and yes, village gossip gets around quicker than a forest fire, doesn't it?
    Thank you all for your comments, it's good to know that you're all curious to find out more.

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  14. Rosemary, thanks so much for the award :-)

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  15. Ah, small town gossip. Always spreads fast. Wonder why he's back?

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  16. Love your question, J.C, - everything will be revealed in good time :-)

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  17. Yay Mom for sticking up for her daughter. Fun six, Paula. :)

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  18. A story of redemption, making up for a painful past. Love it!

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  19. Siobhan - Mum has another reason for her resentment of Jack, as you';ll find out in next week's six!

    Natalie - yes, their painful past needs sorting out, and Jack will eventually redeem himself!

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