Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors. Meet writers in various genres and read 8-10 sentence snippets of their stories. Find a new author and sample their work. Enjoy!
I am continuing snippets from my new medieval romance set in fourteenth century England in and around my hometown of Reading.
Audrey is walking home through gloomy streets during a break in the thunderstorms. Thirteen-year old Alfred, one of her servants, is with her.
You can read last
week’s snippet here – https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-muddy-street-snippet-from-medieval.html
The last line was: A man came running out of the
shadows toward us, a sword in his hand.
Note: I’ve skipped a couple of lines.
He blew a whistle, and strode toward us. Wearing a horseman’s
short cloak and boots, his lips were a grim line beneath his green hood, and he
meant to intervene.
Gripping my staff, I stood my ground. Before I could decide
whether the newcomer favored me or my attacker, the clatter of fast running
boots heralded two more armed men. They raced onto the street, and slowed by
the tall man.
He pointed his sword tip at the villain I’d felled and snapped
an order, “Restrain the thief.”
Alfred stepped aside as the yeomen obeyed their instructions.
The leader sheathed his sword. He focused on me, his gaze
lingering on my face. Doffing his hood and exposing his short auburn hair, he cried,
“A cunning thrust, lady.”
A young widow in
possession of a good business must be in want of a husband.
In
fourteenth century Britain, Dame Audrey prizes her independence as the widow of
a cloth merchant. The town elders covet her prosperous business, but she has no
desire to remarry and submit to a husband’s will. Her kindness to a stranger
earns Bridda’s blessing and a brooch with a green dragon offers a glimpse into
the supernatural world. The faerie brooch attracts trouble from thieves of all
ranks and the attentions of a handsome bailiff, Selwyn Drake. Can she evade the
schemes to force her into wedlock and retain her independence?
Dare
to enter Chaucer’s England: this story, like the middle ages, is not for the
faint of heart or squeamish. It mixes blood, mud, and violent death with joyful
laughter and sweet-scented flowers.
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Nice that he was on her side and recognized her skills!
ReplyDeleteHe is courteous.
DeleteAha! Our hero respects her courage. A good start!
ReplyDeleteI agree. She appreciates respect from men.
DeleteNice, timely rescue. Enjoyed the excerpt!
ReplyDeleteHe didn't rescue her. She had knocked the thief to the ground.
DeleteThe touch of uncertainty she feels is what makes this moment come alive in such a deliciously subtle way. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteIt is a dark and stormy afternoon.
DeleteGreat scene -- very easy to visualize.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGlad that he appreciates her self-sufficiency.
ReplyDeleteYes. That is a key point. Many men would not.
DeleteHero seems to respect her skills. Enjoyed the snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks. He does. Luckily he'd like a competent wife.
DeleteGood thing he's on her side. I like that she didn't really need help taking down the villain. Strong woman.
ReplyDeleteExactly. A strong woman who'd like a strong man.
DeleteOy! I was worried when two more men came running.
ReplyDeleteA cunning thrust, indeed!
This story just keeps getting better. :-)
Thank you. I appreciate your encouragement.
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