Masquerade Part 6 by Valerie Francis

Author:Valerie Francis [Francis, Valerie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780995340305
Publisher: Fifth Hammer Books, Inc.

Chapter 6

Miguel's manuscript was coming along nicely. Colin had met with him several times to talk about his childhood and other aspects of his life that no one yet knew. They looked at old photos, scarce though they were, and pulled together a plan for the biography. Colin had even been given permission to interview his mother, sister and some school friends. Miguel Costa was truly a remarkable man and had overcome obstacles most people couldn't begin to imagine. While it had been a challenging upbringing, it made for great copy.

The final draft was due by the end of June, so there was absolutely no time to spare. His colleagues, knowing the pressure he was under, gave him a wide berth. So it was odd that Randy chose to interrupt him.

"Sorry to bother you," he said, leaning in the doorway.

If it were anyone else, Colin would have ignored him. Instead, he looked up with a deliberate smile. "What can I do for you?"

"I know you're really busy, but . . ." The poor man looked scared out of his wits. "This looked rather important. I thought you might want it delivered personally." He handed over a small rectangular box tied with a navy and silver ribbon. "I'll leave you to your business now."

"Thanks," he said as Randy shuffled off down the corridor.

Under the ribbon was an envelope containing a note from Eve. She was forwarding the package on behalf of Grace and inside, wrapped in white tissue paper, was a smaller rectangular wooden box; black with a decorative silver clasp and hinges. He opened it and let out a low whistle. It was a sterling silver Viceroy Grand Victorian Fountain Pen with 18K gold nib, handmade by Yard-o-Led. This thing was a masterpiece of craftsmanship. He looked back in the box for a card and found it at the bottom beneath a black leather Claire Fontaine notebook and bottle of Pelican Edelstein Onyx ink. It was a very simple card bearing a picture of a single quill on the cover. Inside it read:

To help you start your novel and save your shirts. Grace xo.

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