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My adventures with Princess Neroli

Posted on January 4, 2018 by sagesomethymes

“The magic of the street is the mingling of the errand and the epiphany.” 1 It’s with a serious mission that I set off on this expedition to Carrington Road, but I’ve forgotten that these old industrial streets of the city’s … Continue reading →

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The Young Hornblower

Posted on November 15, 2014 by sagesomethymes

Sea sickness is one of Horatio Hornblower’s weaknesses, as are honesty, courage, ridiculous modesty and a penchant for chasing the enemy rather than prize money. Hornblower is a Royal Navy Officer during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. … Continue reading →

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