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A Garden Party

Posted on September 26, 2013 by pchinick

KIRA PICKED UP THE HEM OF HER DRESS and accompanied her father down the stoned steps to the garden. Roman, still under orders, followed close behind. The white rose pinned just above her ear symbolized her remembrance of the poem … Continue reading →

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An Outing

Posted on September 19, 2013 by pchinick

KIRA’S EXCITEMENT ROSE, like the moment a crescendo peaks in a symphony. She had spotted Roman dismount his horse and approach along the pebbled path. “Lieutenant Roman Pavolitch, may I present Countess Maria Protasova Sheremeteva. Masha is my dearest and … Continue reading →

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Dining Together

Posted on September 12, 2013 by pchinick

KIRA’S FATHER, ALEXANDER ALESKSANDROVICH, had requested Roman stay for dinner, at the insistence of his daughter. The stuffy protocol caused Roman to fidget in his seat. But he was willing to suffer for the opportunity of sitting next to Kira. … Continue reading →

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The Escort

Posted on September 5, 2013 by pchinick

THE SUN WAS STILL HIGH in the cloudless sky at late afternoon. Roman trotted his horse, Ivan, through a stylish neighborhood. His new orders commanded him to escort out-of-town guests. He would rather have been in battle than in the … Continue reading →

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