Tag Archives: sister

Aunties identify adoptees (Rousse)

One sister led me away a short distance from the other. She was desperate to tell me her latest gossipy findings from the past. From her rushed whispers, I learnt of a teenage pregnancy.  The baby put out for adoption … Continue reading →

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A pea-green tandem and pink counterpanes in South America (Rousse)

We rode our newly-acquired pea-green tandem in the scorching heat through the mountainous deserts of South America. When we took a tumble in the choking dust, we both remembered the advice to avoid injury and fell as if we were … Continue reading →

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Disabled passenger booted off the bus for smoking (Rousse)

I boarded the bus south from Aberdeen with my former student F and her husband W. They took two seats facing forwards, and I found a seat across the aisle opposite them. This one faced the back of the bus, … Continue reading →

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John Lewis furnishings favoured by terrorists (Rousse)

My sister J had been completely taken in by the terrorists. She had no idea that we were captives when they led us to their opulent mansion. Instead, she behaved as if she were an honoured guest. She didn’t even … Continue reading →

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Abduction on Teesside (Rousse)

I could tell that the police concluded that I knew a little too much about the abduction of the girl from Teesside High School. If I were an innocent bystander, I should not have known the name of the victim. … Continue reading →

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A muddy path in the middle of nowhere (Rousse)

My sister J boasted so much about the new path from the main road to her house, that I felt compelled to test the route myself. I was well prepared in wellies, waterproof trousers, and an anorak for the mud … Continue reading →

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A secret child and fake deaths in Welsh seaside resort (Rousse)

I landed in Wales for a holiday with my in-laws. Amongst the others first to arrive at the vast hotel were TPR, his sister JLR, and his mother and step-father. I detected a strange atmosphere, particularly around my mother-in-law and … Continue reading →

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American chain hotel escape room code-cracking (Rousse)

Admittedly wandering in and out of the bedrooms of other guests in the massive American hotel was not normal behaviour, especially when dressed in your pyjamas. However, I believed that I had special privileges. I was, after all, a long-term … Continue reading →

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‘Dead’ sister alive in Spain (Rousse)

I was on holiday in Spain rummaging through junk on a flea market stall when my phone rang. My sister J was calling with news that we had feared for years: S had died. What made it worse was that … Continue reading →

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Investing in farmland and NUFC (Rousse)

I spent my fortune on two massive investments. The first was a large tract of coastal farmland of great archaeological significance. The second was a majority shareholding in Newcastle United football club. I couldn’t wait to see my little sister’s … Continue reading →

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