Carolyn Muir, a young, attractive widow, with two small children, is almost destitute. Her refusal to remarry is an issue with her parents. When a position as a clerk of office to her uncle Claymore Gregg becomes available Carolyn, her children and her woman companion, are all shipped off to Maine's wild, windy coast in the hope Carolyn will see sense and agree to find a husband...
This is an excerpt from the wonderful autobiography written by Barry Cassin. "I Never Had A Proper Job" is a charming memoir which covers many subjects but the part I am posting here is from his memories of meeting Edward Mulhare for the first time and Barry's observations of Edward as a truly unique human being. It is still available to buy on Amazon or The Book Depository.
"Captain, if you were alive, Gull Cottage would be a palace…" Carolyn told Daniel. Fateful words that set both of them on a path neither ever expected to walk. Carolyn's parents want to take their daughter and grandchildren back to Philadelphia. Daniel is equally determined they will continue to live at Gull Cottage. What lengths will he go to, to make this happen?
Catherine retreats Below to be with Vincent after the death of her father. As she sleeps in the guest-chamber Vincent pens his troubled thoughts...
Carolyn Muir is dissatisfied with her life, living with her parents in Philadelphia. She's being pushed toward a new marriage by her well-meaning family. Desperate to make a new life for herself and her children she remembers a childhood trip to Schooner Bay. She searches for a rental property and finds a charming house named Gull Cottage. But is the rental price too steep?
Is the true identity of the mysterious author, Carol Gregg, finally safe and they can all go on with their lives? It appears so until a stranger comes to Gull Cottage. He's a naval researcher and author. Miss Gregg's novels have brought the Captain to his determined attention. There may be no escape this time because this new threat appears incapable of taking no for an answer…
This story links in Curious Cousin and Wedding Day? Cousin Harriet carries her story of Carolyn's budding romance back to their extended family. How does the captain plan to rescue the situation this time?
A lesson for Catherine in recycling in the tunnels before it was popular Above...
Based on the episode God Bless the Child, the only true Christmas story in B&B. This is an extension of the end of the episode, created with love.
Catherine is worried that the vigilante haunting the New York subways could be Vincent. She doesn't know enough about him to discredit the idea. Sensing her trepidation, Vincent keeps his distance until Catherine can work it out herself that he is not this man. Catherine goes in search of the ultimate truth...
As promised, this is the companion piece to "The Ghost of Christmas Past - Expansion" I posted earlier. As before this is for all the lovely Gammers out there, Merry Christmas! This fic deals with all the Points of View of the other participants in the events at Gull Cottage on that magical, unforgettable Christmas Eve night...
For my lovely reviewer, Nanajojo, who requested this expansion. For Noreen, Elise, Mary, Diana, Eric, Margie, Shaz and all the wonderful GaMMers on the GaMM Facebook page. This one is for you all. Thanks for being there and being so neat. This is my expansion of The Ghost of Christmas Past and all the missing pieces and scenes and in-betweens. And this Expansion has a companion...
Is Carol Gregg's identity finally going to be exposed? The Gull Cottage residents hold their breath when the Bangor Ladies Reading Circle comes to Schooner Bay to uncover the truth about the elusive author. There may be no escape this time, but can the Captain and Jonathan manage to turn the situation around in time to stave off the unwanted intrusion?