The Lost Manuscript by Cathy Bonidan

Author:Cathy Bonidan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group

These words were written five days before his arrest. I will never know how my mother responded, but it is clear that she was going to leave with him and that everything was organized for their escape. They don’t mention my father. Did he know something or would he have found out after the fact? And what about that house that David bought for them to escape to? Do you think he sold the property when he got out of prison? Did my mother go there alone to mourn her lost love? Finally, the book he mentions has to be Sylvestre’s, don’t you think? Since last night, all these questions have hammered at my mind like voodoo incantations.

But don’t worry, I’m a big boy and after a brief, legitimate shock, I am now taking a much-needed step back. If I suffer, it’s above all for my mother, when I imagine the hardship she must have experienced when David was arrested. Imagine, I suspected nothing of her despair when her beloved was incarcerated for several years … now I understand the changes that happened at that time. I had sensed a sadness that invaded my parents’ home and I, caught up in my own worries, hadn’t given it much thought.

You will see that I am an egotistical being, Anne-Lise, far from the voyager with the dreamy gaze that hosted you in Lozère. The past is catching up to me and reveals to you a man his loved ones could never count on, a person ready to flee when his family is in turmoil. Believe me, I regret it. That’s why I haven’t written to Maggy. I am not proud of the memories I hide behind this high-roller bon vivant persona, and I would never dare to impose them on a woman who, I sense, is in search of serenity and authenticity.

So I will go back to London, where I will stay for several months awaiting winter and the obligations that will then take me to Japan. I know how much you liked that region of Lozère; the keys are with my neighbors and you are free to hide away there whenever you like. Consider that house yours …

I’ve spoken only of myself, but I haven’t forgotten Sylvestre. His manuscript is currently mixed up with my family history and that discourages me from accompanying you to meet David. Nevertheless, let me know if you find Waldo.

I have to tell you the truth now: despite your secrecy, Anne-Lise, I know what you do, I know the truth … I did a bit of research when I came back from Maggy’s and what I discovered has allowed me to understand your stubborn persistence to help Sylvestre.

Hoping you reach the end of the road,

Your friend,

William

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