“George dutifully dusted the marks from the expensive rug and retired to the kitchen to await a grave and disapproving Collins, wishing with all of his boyish heart that he had applied for the stables. Cleaning stalls had to be beneficial exercise, and surely one must become accustomed to the smells...eventually.” BoysHistoryHistorical FictionTwinsBrothersHomeschoolingHomeschoolHomeschool AuthorsServantsVictorian EnglandFootmenHome Education Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“John had been a footman nearly all of his adult life. He knew decorum and appropriate behavior for his situation. But when he glanced from one twin to another, he nearly ruined his reputation and self-respect forever with...a smile.” HistorySmileHistorical FictionTwinsServantsVictorian EnglandFootmenSarah BrazytisThe Apprentices Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“And there goes that siren again,” grumbled Mr. Clay, putting down his paper. “Just as if we haven’t got Christmas bells, or carolers, or a goose to stuff, we must have an air raid, too!” This mild tirade was so unlike Mr. Clay that everyone in the room stopped to look at him. “Oh, get along with you all,” he ordered, waving his hands. “The boys have convinced me to take the night off, and look where it’s going to land me – the Anderson shelter!” “It’s going to be a tight squeeze,” Jozef admitted with a boyish grin. “What you call cozy, yes?” put in Jedrick mischievously. Mr. Clay grunted. “Very cozy.” ChristmasHistorical FictionWwiiBombingCarolingBomb ShelterChristmas FictionTight Quarters Book:Through the Darkness Source: Through the Darkness
“How will we ever tell you apart?" Collins asked, unable to resist the question. "It's really quite simple, sir, once you know us," the spokesman assured him. "If he's talking, it's probably George, because Geoff is a quiet lad; if he's dancing a hornpipe, it's Geoff, because hornpipes make me dizzy." "You're George, then?" "Yes, sir - the eldest." "By five minutes and fifty-five seconds," added Geoffrey, frowning. "Five minutes and fifty-nine seconds," George corrected him calmly.” HistoryHistorical FictionTwinsBrothersVictorian EnglandFootmen Book:The Apprentices Source: The Apprentices
“We'll let Stefan fill you in on all the wedding plans," said Anastasia with a knowing smile. "Come, Cass. Let's find the wagon." "It's right where I left it," Uncle Casimir protested as his wife tugged him away. "That's what I tie the horses for.” LoveAmericaFamilyMarriageHistorical FictionPolandClean RomanceHusbands And WivesChristian Historical FictionImmigrant Romance Book:The Reluctant Bride Source: The Reluctant Bride