Derek Birks

Though her clothing was still damp and she was shivering with cold, Eleanor was grateful to have only a few cuts and bruises after her exploits thus … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Week 5

When the rider burst out of the trees towards him, a glance at the sky told John Elder that dawn was only moments away. In his haste to report his … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 25

Conal wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead as he strained to hear what was going on around him. By the sound of it, not much; and that was … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 24

In the solar of Acton house, Meg Elder witnessed tension straining the features of every face. Beside her, Lady Margaret Poyntz sat rigidly upright, … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 23

The sound of the men coming back up the stair was accompanied by a flickering glow. Knowing she had only moments, Eleanor scrambled across the floor … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 22

Though her clothing was still damp and she was shivering with cold, Eleanor was grateful to have only a few cuts and bruises after her exploits thus … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 21

At Acton Court, the silence between the two women, wary at first, was now companionable. But as Meg watched Lady Margaret finish her embroidery, she … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Week 4

As they waited on the bridge for the door to be opened, Conal stood beside the doorway, hidden by a stone pillar. In his left hand he carried Poyntz’ … [Read more...] about Shadow Of Doubt, Day 20