Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor

Author:Hazel Gaynor
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2017-08-17T04:00:00+00:00

From Evie to Thomas

10th January, 1916

Richmond, England

Dearest Thomas,

Happy New Year!

As always, wonderful to hear from you. I thought of you often this past week and am much cheered to hear that you and Alice found each other and shared a glass of something. Fate works in strange ways, doesn’t it. I can easily picture her bossing everyone around, charming them all with that smile of hers. I imagine her easy company made for a wonderful Christmas gift. I only wish I could have shared that moment with you both.

As you suspected, Christmas was a rather subdued affair here. Our eyes were all drawn to the empty chair where Will used to sit. It isn’t right without him here, without his laughter and teasing. I don’t think I will ever get used to his absence. I feel it like a shadow has settled on my heart. I was glad when Boxing Day arrived and the few remaining staff were given their gifts and we could move on.

No other news as such. Nothing much happens during the festivities, does it? I’m working on my next column. Hopper is terribly enthusiastic about it all. He says he has plenty of ideas for future topics should my well of inspiration run dry. By the way, did I mention I get “fan” mail now? Or rather, Genevieve does. It is hard not to feel a little important when you realise your words have reached out and really touched someone—helped them even. It makes me more determined than ever to keep writing.

I have enclosed a package of new gloves, socks, tobacco, tea, and brandy. What more could a fellow want?!

Write soon, dear.

Yours,

Evie

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