Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Strip searching Robson Green (Belle)

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Dreamaticus

GH, Robson Green and I walked into the lobby of a publishing house and were directed to take the lift to the top floor. With a sinking feeling I realised I could not remember what we were there to discuss, … Continue reading →

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A trespasser and a rapist (Rousse)

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Dreamaticus

We sold our beautifully proportioned Georgian garden flat and now lived in a narrow town house in a shabby part of town. We had been persuaded to move by the ‘potential’ of the vast cellar at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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University reputation on the line (Rousse)

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Dreamaticus

JM came with terrible news. The authorities had sniffed out the rogue academic in our midst, and the University’s reputation was now on the line. Added to this, my former colleague VC was making accusations against me for supposed misdemeanours … Continue reading →

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Making gravy (Rousse)

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Our new neighbours were BP, SF and their two daughters. Amongst the upgrades to their new flat, they completely renovated the kitchen, putting in the most enormous range oven. When my sister J called in, BP served her a plate … Continue reading →

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When Her Majesty meets the family (Rousse)

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Queen Elizabeth II and I held hands – or, more precisely, we interlocked little fingers according to the limits of royal protocol. I wanted to introduce Her Majesty to my second cousin EB, but she was far more interested in … Continue reading →

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Crafty hotel jewel thief preys on wealthy woman (Rousse)

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Dreamaticus

When my necklace snapped and the chain and pendant fell to the floor, I considered it an accident – but then someone else joined me on the floor to scramble around hunting for lost jewellery. Was there a thief in … Continue reading →

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Touching the winking Prince of Wales (Rousse)

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Dreamaticus

William, Prince of Wales, followed me through the house, pen and paper in hand. Ignoring the antique furniture, he was most interested in the pictures – and completely oblivious to the mess in all the rooms. This was so much … Continue reading →

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A disputed art inheritance (Rousse)

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Dreamaticus

When we listed the art and antiques in my mother’s house, we missed the beautiful early twentieth century picture of a red-haired girl walking through a walled garden. It was painted in oils by my great grandmother, and had been … Continue reading →

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Fixing flood damage (Rousse)

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Dreamaticus

The wallpaper had only been up for a couple of weeks when the bedroom was suddenly flooded from above. The first surge of water tore down the newly decorated walls. The rest puddled into a heavy pool over the ceiling, … Continue reading →

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Waylaid on Broughton Street by Edwardian hookers and a shop alarm (Rousse)

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I knew that I needed to be at Waverley Station to meet JS and RR off the train from Bristol at 18:30. Nevertheless, I cycled down Broughton Street on my static exercise bike, and followed the new-to-me narrow street that … Continue reading →

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