…Between the mirror and the heart is this single difference: the heart conceals secrets, while the mirror does not…Rumi At Royaumont Estate Sophia picks at the crumbs on her plate, the remains from her breakfast to stop herself from studying Marie too closely. Even with a casual gaze, she can see the pallor that accentuates … Continue reading Chapter Six-Mirror of the Heart, by Corso
Chapter Three- Threads of Truth, by Corso
Now they know … she looks from one to the other, her boys … the day forever etched in her memory … early morning … soldiers on horseback in the yard, churning up the dust stinging her eyes… … soldiers marching toward her … Richelieu behind them, red robes billowing…’did you think you could hide … Continue reading Chapter Three- Threads of Truth, by Corso
Royaumont Abbey and de la Croix estate
Royaumont Abbey is approximately 30 km from Paris, less than a day’s ride away by horse. It is an ancient Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1228 by King Louis IX, better known as Saint Louis. The Abbey buildings are arranged around a beautiful cloister and garden, the galleries of which served the work and prayer places … Continue reading Royaumont Abbey and de la Croix estate
Chapter One – The Long Ride, by Corso
Lucien is stunned …Athos steps back and time slows… he hears the words but cannot make sense of them …“What the hell are you rambling on about?” he growls, his sword still half-drawn. …”Oh no! Can it be that dear Maman did not tell you the whole truth? Tsk tsk tsk…Dear Maman was always such … Continue reading Chapter One – The Long Ride, by Corso
Twelve Years After 